Crossbones: the Secret Herstory
What it is
John Constable gives a talk marking the 30th anniversary of ‘Goose night’, covering the history, rituals and spirit-healing works behind Crossbones.
John Constable’s talk marks the 30th anniversary of ‘Goose night’ and takes in the history, rituals and spirit-healing works that created this urban sanctuary.
The talk is at The Bell, 50 Middlesex Street, London E1 7EX, on Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 19:30.
Questions
When does Crossbones: the Secret Herstory start and end?
Crossbones: the Secret Herstory runs Tuesday, 24 November 2026, 19:30.
Where is Crossbones: the Secret Herstory?
Crossbones: the Secret Herstory takes place at The Bell, 50 Middlesex Street, London.
How much are tickets for Crossbones: the Secret Herstory?
Tickets for Crossbones: the Secret Herstory cost £3.30 on the official ticket shop.
What is the talk about?
John Constable’s talk takes in: - the history - the rituals - the spirit-healing works that created this urban sanctuary. It marks the 30th anniversary of ‘Goose night’.
What history will the talk cover?
On **23 November 1996**, John Constable wrote ‘The Book of The Goose’ as revealed by the spirit of a mediæval sex worker. - The Winchester Geese were licensed to work in church-owned brothels. - They were buried in the unconsecrated Crossbones Graveyard. - John’s poem grew into The Southwark Mysteries (Shakespeare’s Globe and Southwark Cathedral). - This inspired a body of magical works to reclaim the burial ground, including The Halloween of Crossbones, the Vigils on the 23rd of every month, the shrine on Redcross Way and the garden of remembrance opened in 2015.
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