Take a pre-dusk tour of the sinister side of 19th Century London.

In this historical tour before dark, we’ll go back in time to the era of the Gothic novel. As you'll hear, fears over populism, technological change and fake news are not new...

Two centuries after the publication of Mary Shelley’s groundbreaking sci-fi novel Frankenstein, it feels as relevant as ever. But what were the concerns and anxieties of 1800s London that inspired tales like this celebrated story of science gone wrong?

As the night approaches and the light wanes in this atmospheric location, see what lurked in the shadows of Victorian society, bleeding out onto the pages of works like this and Dracula. We'll explore how it connects to Hackney's rich heritage of nonconformism, our contemporary era of disinformation and worries over the Artificial Intelligence future.

Perhaps the Gothic never left us...

Please meet 5 minutes before the event starts. Enter at the Stoke Newington High Street entrance and follow the pedestrian walkway to the far end, near the dark green cabins.

Speaker Bio:

Hosted by local guide, writer and storyteller Hackney Tours, this adventure will help you see Abney Park - and London - in a different way.

There is also an online pre-recorded tour of after-hours Abney Park including a visit to the recently-saved Chapel (not normally open outside of special events).

Please note refunds are only possible up to 7 days in advance

Suggested age range 14+

"Hackney Tours (hackneytours.com) has been exploring the urban cracks in East London for over a decade. Finding hidden stories and celebrating local wonder, guide Simon Cole joins the dots between Hackney's radical past and its exciting contemporary culture today."

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