We fear death almost as much as we are attracted to it. The gruesome, the morbid. As long as it's not with us, or our loved ones. There is a reason why the true crime genre has had such a resurrection in the past few years. Understanding what happened, the why, and how. The twistier … Continue reading The Month of the Dead – learning about the Paris Morgue in Brompton Cemetery
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The month of the Dead – West Norwood Cemetery
We're halfway through the month of October already. This is one of my favourite, if not my favourite, time of the year. I love fall and well... the countdown to Halloween. I'm definitely a fan of ghost stories, of lost souls, always curious about the rituals different countries have used and currently still undertake when … Continue reading The month of the Dead – West Norwood Cemetery
Brompton Cemetery, a place for the eternal sleep
Happy Halloween! This has been a strange weekend weather-wise! The mornings have been rainy, grey, windy (RIP my umbrella), but in the afternoon, the autumnal rays of sunshine grace us with their presence. And so I found myself with the perfect conditions for what I was planning this weekend. A nice, tranquil walk through Brompton … Continue reading Brompton Cemetery, a place for the eternal sleep
Autumn walks lead to spooky spots
A quick and weird fact about me: I absolutely love strolls in victorian semi-abandoned cemeteries. If you've been seen my posts for a while, it probably comes as no surprise to you that I'm a lover of spooky spots, gothic churches and tales, victorian ghost stories, bloodsucking creatures aka fictional creatures, the vampire, and well … Continue reading Autumn walks lead to spooky spots
Happy Halloween, little witches and demons – a collection of spooky shots
Because I love creepy, dark, scary things. Walking in Victorian, abandoned cemeteries and face death as a part of life! I hope you liked, and have a very spooky, frightful Halloween! Love, Nic