Sam Pope
@sampopewriter.bsky.social
Writer of gothic, ghostly tales. Polar history buff and devotee of Eleanor Anne Porden. Find out more at www.sampopewriter.com and www.eleanorporden.com
I think, Olga, that you should just live there, restore it to its former glory, and give talks on Crozier to interested researchers. This might invoke a friendly ghost, who could point you in the direction of further sources. Beyond that, as you say: there ain't much to put in it, more's the pity.
November 7, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I think, Olga, that you should just live there, restore it to its former glory, and give talks on Crozier to interested researchers. This might invoke a friendly ghost, who could point you in the direction of further sources. Beyond that, as you say: there ain't much to put in it, more's the pity.
Most had either experienced something themselves or knew someone who had. This blog post summarises these spooky tales. What better way to approach Halloween on this blog than to follow their fascinating conversation? wp.me/peKBLJ-4R #Halloween #spooky #Supernatural
Killed by a white horse
Two hundred and eleven years ago, on 24 October 1812, Eleanor Porden wrote a fascinating account of an evening spent with her family’s close friends, in which they discussed superstition and the su…
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October 31, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Most had either experienced something themselves or knew someone who had. This blog post summarises these spooky tales. What better way to approach Halloween on this blog than to follow their fascinating conversation? wp.me/peKBLJ-4R #Halloween #spooky #Supernatural
This is such a fascinating write-up! I love the detective work you both put into your investigations, and the resulting stories that come out of them. And fancy a fox being the contemporary resident!
September 2, 2025 at 10:29 AM
This is such a fascinating write-up! I love the detective work you both put into your investigations, and the resulting stories that come out of them. And fancy a fox being the contemporary resident!
I so wish I could do this but I am not a postdoc :-(
August 28, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I so wish I could do this but I am not a postdoc :-(
ledge outside our first floor bedroom window just now. Terrified herself and us. Black cats are loving, friendly but incredibly silly; we lost two others over the years because they seem to lack a healthy sense of fear. Anyone else experienced this with black cats?
August 15, 2025 at 10:23 PM
ledge outside our first floor bedroom window just now. Terrified herself and us. Black cats are loving, friendly but incredibly silly; we lost two others over the years because they seem to lack a healthy sense of fear. Anyone else experienced this with black cats?
It was made into a film, too, starring a very young Keanu Reeves, Barbara Hershey and Peter Falk! With a rather weird alternative name ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tune_in...
Tune in Tomorrow - Wikipedia
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August 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
It was made into a film, too, starring a very young Keanu Reeves, Barbara Hershey and Peter Falk! With a rather weird alternative name ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tune_in...
Gosh, I have that edition of that book. Are you enjoying it? I had to read La Ciudad y Los Perros (The Time of the Hero, in English) for prelim exams at university.
August 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Gosh, I have that edition of that book. Are you enjoying it? I had to read La Ciudad y Los Perros (The Time of the Hero, in English) for prelim exams at university.
Poor dog, although these journal entries sound much more bizarre (hence interesting) than many I transcribe!
August 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Poor dog, although these journal entries sound much more bizarre (hence interesting) than many I transcribe!
Glad you found it, and in a gorgeous library, too!
July 17, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Glad you found it, and in a gorgeous library, too!
My wonderful editing skills in PowerPoint 😂😂😂
July 15, 2025 at 12:08 PM
My wonderful editing skills in PowerPoint 😂😂😂
Thank you so much Karin! It was wonderful having you in the audience, all the way from Vienna! I feel honoured. It was such a special event for me; to talk about Eleanor on her birthday x
July 14, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Thank you so much Karin! It was wonderful having you in the audience, all the way from Vienna! I feel honoured. It was such a special event for me; to talk about Eleanor on her birthday x
Thank you so much, Minette! I'm sorry I didn't recognise you; I was spaced out a little afterwards! I really appreciated you coming and thanks for your patience with the questions at the end!
July 14, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Thank you so much, Minette! I'm sorry I didn't recognise you; I was spaced out a little afterwards! I really appreciated you coming and thanks for your patience with the questions at the end!
I will ask about it - I've given permission for it to be recorded/filmed so will let you know what they say
July 13, 2025 at 5:42 PM
I will ask about it - I've given permission for it to be recorded/filmed so will let you know what they say