Hauntings on Tyneside by Icy Sedgwick

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When: 28th October 2025

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Join local author, researcher and podcast host Icy Sedgwick in the Harbottle Suite at Newcastle Castle this October for an evening uncovering Tyneside’s ghoulish past. With a history shaped by coal, shipbuilding, industry and intrigue, it is little wonder that the region is haunted by phantoms of the past. This talk explores chilling tales of ghosts and hauntings across Tyneside, from Wallsend and Gateshead to North and South Shields and the coast.

About the speaker:
Icy Sedgwick is the host of the Fabulous Folklore podcast, which investigates European folklore with a focus on the British Isles. She is also the author of Rebel Folklore and Ghostlore. A former ghost hunter with a PhD in Film Studies, Icy’s research delved into the representation of haunted houses in contemporary Hollywood cinema.

What’s included:
A one-hour talk with time at the end for a Q&A.

Itinerary:

Doors open: 6.00pm
Talk begins: 6.15pm

Check-in details:
Please arrive at the Black Gate reception on Floor 1 from 6.00pm to check in and purchase any refreshments. The talk takes place in the Harbottle Suite on Floor 2.

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Newcastle Castle

Newcastle Castle is a must-visit attraction in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne which not only explores the rich history of the city but also offers incredible views from its rooftop. There is much to discover about Newcastle Castle, from which the city gained its name many centuries ago.

The Newcastle Black Gate and Castle Keep have been subject to a vast amount of research over the last couple of years which has revealed a colourful and grim history. The uncovered stories include prisoners being hung drawn and quartered to an unusual tale of a youngster being killed by a flying donkey.

The Keep currently stands as one of the UK's finest medieval stone castle dungeons which is still open to the public. Visitors to the iconic castle will enjoy picturesque views, alongside in-depth history displays covering the backgrounds of castle inhabitants over the ages, and offering an insight into Newcastle's ancient heritage.

From a royal fortress to grim dungeons, new exhibits allow visitors to experience what life would have been like for inhabitants in these two astonishingly preserved medieval buildings. The Newcastle Castle has also hosted several ghost-hunting exhibitions due to its grim history and apparent sightings of The Poppy Girl, a previous resident of the castle who was jailed for owing people money and was beaten and died in the castle prison.

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