The History of the Ghost Story – Brighton

Q: How do I book?

Tickets are sold through DICE. - Book at: https://dice.fm/event/7d96wb-the-history-of-the-ghost-story-25th-nov-brighthelm-centre-brighton-tickets - Follow @seedtalks on Instagram

What it is

Seed Talks presents Dr Emily Vincent on the history of the ghost story at Brighthelm Centre, Brighton, on 25 November 2026. Doors open at 7pm and the talk starts at 7:30pm, followed by a Q&A.

Dr Emily Vincent explores how the ghost story’s history is rooted in horror, madness and humour.

The talk covers A Christmas Carol, lesser-known spectral tales, and ends with a Q&A.

📍 Brighthelm Centre: Brighthelm Church & Community Centre, North Rd, Brighton, BN1 1YD.

Questions

When does The History of the Ghost Story start and end?

The History of the Ghost Story runs Wednesday, 25 November 2026, 19:00 until 21:30.

Where is The History of the Ghost Story?

The History of the Ghost Story takes place at Brighthelm Centre, Brighthelm Church & Community Centre, North Rd, Brighton, Brighton.

How much are tickets for The History of the Ghost Story?

Tickets for The History of the Ghost Story cost £16 on the official ticket shop.

How do I book?

Tickets are sold through **DICE**. - Book at: https://dice.fm/event/7d96wb-the-history-of-the-ghost-story-25th-nov-brighthelm-centre-brighton-tickets - Follow **@seedtalks** on Instagram

What does the talk cover?

Dr Emily Vincent explores the ghost story’s history through horror, madness and humour. - Includes **A Christmas Carol** and lesser-known spectral tales - Discusses Robert Browning’s séance poem and Oscar Wilde’s old-fashioned ghosts - Followed by a Q&A