Kate Mayfield
@katemayfield.bsky.social
Excavating the uncanny. Author of ‘The Parentations’, a novel, and ‘The Undertaker’s Daughter’, a memoir.
Fetching patina on this old door knocker as Jacob Marley season nears. #doorknockers #marleysghost #ghoststory
November 13, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Fetching patina on this old door knocker as Jacob Marley season nears. #doorknockers #marleysghost #ghoststory
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“There’s nothing more aesthetically pleasing than a cat lying languidly on a grave.”
Wonderful article and photos of the infamous Paris #cemeteries #PèreLachaise #Montmartre #Montparnasse
www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/why-p...
Wonderful article and photos of the infamous Paris #cemeteries #PèreLachaise #Montmartre #Montparnasse
www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/why-p...
Why Paris Designed Its Peculiarly Popular Grand Graveyards to Evoke a Celebration of Life Amid All the Death
Cemeteries that inspired parks serve as unlikely tourist attractions in the City of Light and prove that the end of the line is just the start of a new story
www.smithsonianmag.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
“There’s nothing more aesthetically pleasing than a cat lying languidly on a grave.”
Wonderful article and photos of the infamous Paris #cemeteries #PèreLachaise #Montmartre #Montparnasse
www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/why-p...
Wonderful article and photos of the infamous Paris #cemeteries #PèreLachaise #Montmartre #Montparnasse
www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/why-p...
The singular glamour that is the warren of streets and alleys of Soho.
November 7, 2025 at 10:21 AM
The singular glamour that is the warren of streets and alleys of Soho.
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Undercroft, Battle Abbey.
November 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Undercroft, Battle Abbey.
Old Town San Diego's Day of the Dead 2019 annual Dia de los Muerto celebration #dayofthedead
youtu.be/BVHamXxJ-7w
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Old Town Day of The Dead 2019
YouTube video by Visual Media
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November 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Old Town San Diego's Day of the Dead 2019 annual Dia de los Muerto celebration #dayofthedead
youtu.be/BVHamXxJ-7w
youtu.be/BVHamXxJ-7w
In the cemetery on All Hallows’ Eve.
October 31, 2025 at 11:20 PM
In the cemetery on All Hallows’ Eve.
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Spectropia; or, Surprising Spectral Illusions (1865), a wonderful book of Victorian hi-tech ghost conjuring which allows the reader to summon, as the sub-title proclaims, “ghosts everywhere and of any colour”. More here: publicdomainreview.org/collection/s...
October 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Spectropia; or, Surprising Spectral Illusions (1865), a wonderful book of Victorian hi-tech ghost conjuring which allows the reader to summon, as the sub-title proclaims, “ghosts everywhere and of any colour”. More here: publicdomainreview.org/collection/s...
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“telling stories about monsters isn’t simply a way of describing beings that are nothing like humans. It’s also how societies define and police who they think counts as fully human.”
My words in @aeon.co
💙📚 🧪🗃 #ancient #medieval #earlymodern #histsci #histmed #18thCentury #politics #psychology 🧵/n
My words in @aeon.co
💙📚 🧪🗃 #ancient #medieval #earlymodern #histsci #histmed #18thCentury #politics #psychology 🧵/n
Those declared ‘monsters’ are ejected from the human family | Aeon Essays
For centuries we’ve used the declaration of ‘monster’ to eject individuals and groups from being respected as fully human
aeon.co
October 24, 2025 at 10:20 AM
“telling stories about monsters isn’t simply a way of describing beings that are nothing like humans. It’s also how societies define and police who they think counts as fully human.”
My words in @aeon.co
💙📚 🧪🗃 #ancient #medieval #earlymodern #histsci #histmed #18thCentury #politics #psychology 🧵/n
My words in @aeon.co
💙📚 🧪🗃 #ancient #medieval #earlymodern #histsci #histmed #18thCentury #politics #psychology 🧵/n
The oldest part of downtown LA, an Olvera Street shop with a "Da̕ de los Muertos" (Day of the Dead) window sign. The street is part of the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument. #DayoftheDead
October 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The oldest part of downtown LA, an Olvera Street shop with a "Da̕ de los Muertos" (Day of the Dead) window sign. The street is part of the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument. #DayoftheDead
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"Photographing the Dark: Nadar’s Descent into the Paris Catacombs", @AllisonCMeier on Nadar’s determined efforts (involving Bunsen batteries, mannequins, and a good deal of patience) to document the beauty and terror of this realm of the dead: publicdomainreview.org/essay/p...
October 26, 2025 at 11:47 AM
"Photographing the Dark: Nadar’s Descent into the Paris Catacombs", @AllisonCMeier on Nadar’s determined efforts (involving Bunsen batteries, mannequins, and a good deal of patience) to document the beauty and terror of this realm of the dead: publicdomainreview.org/essay/p...
This isn't just any shop...
Have a gander, and if you feel moved, it's a good, important cause.
Have a gander, and if you feel moved, it's a good, important cause.
SalivaryGlandCancer.uk fundraiser time 😃
25% off everything in the shop, and I'll give a further 25% to SGCUK in your name.
Starts now, ends Sunday noon. UK only, first come etc etc.
www.poorfrankraw.co.uk/shop
Please repost for max coverage. Thank you x
25% off everything in the shop, and I'll give a further 25% to SGCUK in your name.
Starts now, ends Sunday noon. UK only, first come etc etc.
www.poorfrankraw.co.uk/shop
Please repost for max coverage. Thank you x
Salivary Gland Cancer UK
We’re a charity for those with rare salivary gland cancers such as Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
www.salivaryglandcancer.uk
October 23, 2025 at 9:59 AM
This isn't just any shop...
Have a gander, and if you feel moved, it's a good, important cause.
Have a gander, and if you feel moved, it's a good, important cause.
So what is Gothic anyway? Dr Rebecca Marks'
Defining 'Gothic' open.substack.com/pub/cultured...
Defining 'Gothic' open.substack.com/pub/cultured...
Defining 'Gothic'
A brief introduction to Gothic art and literature
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October 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
So what is Gothic anyway? Dr Rebecca Marks'
Defining 'Gothic' open.substack.com/pub/cultured...
Defining 'Gothic' open.substack.com/pub/cultured...
October 21, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Cemetery walk on a day of slate sky and damp autumn air. #cemeteries
October 17, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Cemetery walk on a day of slate sky and damp autumn air. #cemeteries
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My story, Non Omnes Me Peribunt, will be aired on the 21st October 🎃 There are other great stories on now. More will be added every Wednesday & Friday until Hallowe'en. Have a listen 🎃
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The Creepy Corner Podcast | Instagram, TikTok | Linktree
View thecreepycornerpod’s Linktree to discover and stream music from top platforms like Spotify here. Your next favorite track is just a click away!
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October 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
My story, Non Omnes Me Peribunt, will be aired on the 21st October 🎃 There are other great stories on now. More will be added every Wednesday & Friday until Hallowe'en. Have a listen 🎃
linktr.ee/thecreepycor...
linktr.ee/thecreepycor...
Not that I need a special reason, but it's #BookshopDay and it was heartening to visit a couple of packed bookshops.
My haul includes a surprise for a friend, hidden here in my stack. #booksky
My haul includes a surprise for a friend, hidden here in my stack. #booksky
October 11, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Not that I need a special reason, but it's #BookshopDay and it was heartening to visit a couple of packed bookshops.
My haul includes a surprise for a friend, hidden here in my stack. #booksky
My haul includes a surprise for a friend, hidden here in my stack. #booksky
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DUTCH AUCTION in support of salivaryglandcancer.uk
In my shop, this piece is priced at £165. At noon every day (BST) the price drops by £10, until it sells.
First DM gets it. UK shipping only.
Half of what you pay will go to SGC UK.
Please repost for widest coverage. Thank you :)
In my shop, this piece is priced at £165. At noon every day (BST) the price drops by £10, until it sells.
First DM gets it. UK shipping only.
Half of what you pay will go to SGC UK.
Please repost for widest coverage. Thank you :)
October 11, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Fizz and Chocs. Vroom! Gift from a lovely friend.
September 30, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Fizz and Chocs. Vroom! Gift from a lovely friend.
So terribly sorry to read this. Jonathan was a champion and will be hugely missed. A respected, unique voice in the world, and especially for authors and their books.
We’re heartbroken by the death of dear Jon. Many have asked how to help. Please consider supporting our effort to honor his legacy at Bookseller Crow. Share and donate if you can. Thank you.
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www.gofundme.com/f/bookseller...
Donate to Support Jon's Legacy - Raising Funds for Bookseller Crow, organized by Karen Mcleod
Dear all our loyal customers, authors and friends,
It is wit… Karen Mcleod needs your support for Support Jon's Legacy - Raising Funds for Bookseller Crow
www.gofundme.com
September 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
So terribly sorry to read this. Jonathan was a champion and will be hugely missed. A respected, unique voice in the world, and especially for authors and their books.
Amazing on chips, Vintage Kitchen Wirral’s magic in a jar.
September 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Amazing on chips, Vintage Kitchen Wirral’s magic in a jar.