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University Collections invite you along to the Library Gallery for stories and creative activities during BeWell and Inclusion Week. You will find us on the ground floor of the Sir Duncan Rice Library each lunchtime. Join us for some Gothic treats and a few tricks!
Gothic Tales by the Fireside with Sarah Sharp
Monday 27 October 13:00-13:30
Pull up an armchair by the Fear And Fascination fireside this lunchtime to listen to a spooky tale. No need to book, but armchairs are limited so arrive early to get the cosiest spot!
Create your own Gothic Book Cover
Tuesday 28 October 13:00-14:00
Have a go at creating your own Gothic inspired book cover. Apply textures and embellishments to create a spooky vintage look. Books and materials provided - or bring your own book to decorate!
Gothic Tales by the Fireside with Dr Helena Ifill: The Villa Diodati.
Wednesday 29 October 12:30-13:00
In 1816 a group of famous friends met at the Villa Diodati. The story goes that Lord Byron rented the villa to escape the scandals of his love affairs and he was joined there by his friends, John William Polidori, Claire Clairmont, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin (later Mary Shelley). The friends started to exchange ideas on occultism and philosophy and Lord Byron encouraged them to try their hands at writing horror stories to pass the time. Two of the resulting tales were later turned into the most famous works of Gothic fiction; Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Polidori’s The Vampyre. Come and sit by the fireside and hear more about how Gothic came to life!
Spiders, Bats, Crows, Cats
Wednesday 29 October 13:00-13:30
A student-led tour focussing on creatures featured in the 'Fear And Fascination' exhibition. Come and find out some zoological facts behind the fear and fascination of spider, bats, beetles and more!
Email uoacollections@abdn.ac.uk to book onto this FREE tour.
Weird Science - Let's Make Slime!
Thursday 30 October 13:00-14:00
PVA glue + Bicarb of Soda + Boric Acid = Slime (glitter optional). Come and have a go at making some. Our Weird Science lab will be set up outside the Gallery. Things could get messy.
Tour By Torchlight
Friday 31 October 13:00-13:30
Join Curator Christina Mackenzie on a tour by torchlight of some of the highlights of the Fear And Fascination exhibition. Not for those afraid of the dark, or of creepy dolls, or of things that go bump in the night. Places are limited so please email to reserve your spot. The Gallery doors will be closed at 1pm, please gather by the Gallery by 12.55.
Email uoacollections@abdn.ac.uk to book onto this FREE tour.
- Hosted by
- University Collections
- Venue
- The Sir Duncan Rice Library
- Contact
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Our Trick & Treat readings and creative activities are drop-in.
To reserve your place on a tour email uoacollections@abdn.ac.uk.