Tuesday Talk: Gothic Storytelling: Graves, Ghosts, and Yearning

Welcome to our Summer Talks Series at the newly reopened Grove Gardens Chapel.

Over nine weeks, Habitats & Heritage host a range of expert speakers to give evening lectures to the public. Topics include local heritage such as the recently conserved Burton Mausoleum, the gardens at Twickenham Park, and JMW Turner’s life in Twickenham, as well as talks on caring for your local environment through domestic gardening and habitat conservation.

THIS WEEK: Gothic Storytelling: Graves, Ghosts, and Yearning

Dr Rebecca Wynne-Walsh, Lecturer at Edge Hill University and author of her new book New Basque Gothic: Trauma, Screen Media and Transnationalism (2025), explores the genre of gothic storytelling through three key themes: graves, ghosts, and yearning. Reflect on the gothic genre whilst inside a gothic chapel within a burial ground – an ideal backdrop to this fascinating talk!

Book your tickets now: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GHLT

Grove Gardens Chapel is a step-free venue with accessible toilet facilities.
Parking is limited and we encourage the use of public transport where possible.
For more information about how to get to the chapel follow this link: https://habitatsandheritage.org.uk/planyourvisit_grovegardenschapel/