Episode Six - Mr Vampyre

In this episode we look into one of the most famous parties of all time, as we go to the Villa Diodati to see Lord Byron, Mary Shelley and Dr John Polidori. Each in their own way responsible for making the modern horror landscape. But why is Polidori almost forgotten? We look at the troubled life and career of the angry young man, and investigate the role a thriving intellectual scene in Norwich became a safe haven for him.

This episode was sponsored by Liberty Restaurant, American inspired cuisine in the heart of Norfolk's Wroxham Broads

vampire, Ghost story, creative writingRichard SheppardNovember 2, 2018villa diodatibyron, diodati, dracula, frankenstein, gothic, horror, london, mary, norfolk, norwich, polidori, shelley, switzerland, terror, vampire, vampyreComment

Selected Entries from the Diary of Lillian Vicarage by Liza Blackman - Hallowed Histories Present Ghost Stories for Christmas

Next up is Liza Blackman, with a vampire story inspired by the great-grandfather of all vampire stories, John Polidori's 'The Vampyre'. It's a cracking story, full of passion, romance and gore. The way Liza handles the tone changes is masterful, and we hope you enjoy hearing 'Selected Entries from the Diary of Lillian Vicarage' as much as we did.

Find out more on hallowed-histories.org, or drop us a line on hallowedhistories@gmail.com

creative writing, Folklore, Ghost story, vampireRichard SheppardDecember 24, 2017Comment

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