World of Weird: A Creepy Compendium of True Stories, Tom Adams

This was one of my recent buys whilst in Whitby. I had seen it in the window of a wonderful bookstore and couldn't but have my curiosity peaked by the cover. I was so drawn to it. Tom Adams World of Weird: A Creepy Compendium of True Stories is a collection told from the perspective… Continue reading World of Weird: A Creepy Compendium of True Stories, Tom Adams

Books I’ve bought lately

Autumn is my time of the year. I seem to always see the my style of clothes in autumn, the perfect home decor items to fit my tastes and this year I have truly realised its no different with books too. Recently I have been taking more solace in my reading materials than usually and… Continue reading Books I’ve bought lately

Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures & Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs

I first saw this book, Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures & Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs by Paul Koudounaris, in Canterbury last Christmas. We have certain traditions each Christmas but one I have enjoyed us starting is our trip to 'somewhere new'. Usually in the days that fall between Christmas and New Years, we take the… Continue reading Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures & Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs

Highgate Cemetery | West Cemetery

West Cemetery was ridiculously beautiful (to me). It's hailed as one of the most romantic and atmospheric cemeteries in Europe. Opened in 1839, it is the third of the private cemeteries in London but incredibly different to what it would've originally looked like back then. It's set upon Highgate Hill, and was said to be… Continue reading Highgate Cemetery | West Cemetery

Highgate Cemetery | East Cemetery

Oof, I don't know where to start with this beautiful place - yes, yes I just used the word beautiful to describe a cemetery. You're thinking I must be mad, but give me chance to sway you. I should start at the beginning and in a way, explain myself. I've always been drawn to the… Continue reading Highgate Cemetery | East Cemetery