The History of the Ghost Story
Literature & Writing

The History of the Ghost Story

Wed 25 Nov19:00
Where
Brighthelm Centre
Price
£16
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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

Also at Brighthelm Centre

  1. 19:00The Hidden World of Fairies & WomenWed 11 Nov · Brighthelm Centre£15
  2. 20:00DANCE - Powerful Dance JourneysSat 14 Nov · Brighthelm Centre£7.50
  3. 19:00Ghost Stories & Gothic LiteratureWed 25 Nov · Brighthelm Centre£15
  4. 19:00The Dark Origins of Christmas: Demons, witches & Twelfth NightWed 2 Dec · Brighthelm Centre£13

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