The Victorian era is remembered as a period of modernisation. But 19th century Britain’s thirst for ghosts, ghouls and the macabre led to the explosion of an infamous literary genre: Victorian ghost stories.
Spooky Stories explores how the Victorian obsession with all things spooky emerged from a rapidly developing and modernising society.
Using abridged Victorian narratives, interactive props and your own imaginations, you’ll discover what’s needed for a frightfully good ghost story, before creating your own!
- Discover why the Victorians loved scaring themselves with spooky tales.
- Explore the essential toolkit for writing a truly terrifying ghost story.
- Experience the Victorian tradition of telling ghost stories (if you’re brave enough)!
Learning outcomes and curriculum links
(Draft Curriculum for Wales 2022):
Oracy:
- Listen carefully and make connections between what they are learning and what they already know.
- Contribute to group discussion, sharing ideas and information.
Writing:
- Use a basic structure for writing.
- Use language appropriate to writing.
What’s the plan for the workshop?
Spooky Stories is a two hour session.
| Time | Activity |
| 25 minutes | Why the Victorians loved a good ghost story: from Dickens to the Fox sisters |
| 15 minutes | What makes a story spooky? |
| 15 minutes | What is a good ghost? |
| 30 minutes | Create a story that delights and horrifies |
| 15 minutes | Sharing best bits (or should that be terrifying bits?) |
How much?
£200 per session. Discounts available on multiple bookings.
