Icy Sedgwick- Northern Spiritualism: Talking to the Dead in Manchester and Newscastle

This illustrated talk explores the Victorian fascination with Spiritualism, with a special focus on its popularity and reception in Newcastle upon Tyne and Manchester - which wasn't always as enthusiastic as you might imagine. The talk will explore the roots of Spiritualism, the desire to communicate with the dead, and the tools that people have developed in order to do so.

Bio: Icy Sedgwick is the host of the Fabulous Folklore podcast, investigating the strange world of European folklore with a focus on the British Isles. Former ghost hunter Icy also

writes Gothic horror fiction and holds a PhD in Film Studies, after looking at the representation of haunted houses in contemporary Hollywood cinema. Find her online at https://www.icysedgwick.com.