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At now my mid to late 40’s, I can safely say I have had a lot of jobs. Back in the early 1990’s I joined the emergency services and took up driving ambulances for a living. A lot of dar…
Being a Goth is bad enough but have you ever felt the need to tone it down for work? In this post, I tackle the subject of being yourself at work and the pressures of ‘fitting in.’ And you don’t have to wait until you’re old....
There are a great many things I love doing at the weekend. Most of which have deep historic backgrounds and usually Victorian somewhere along the line. Used for hunting relentlessly during the Vict…
Voted the best place to live in Britain back in 2016, Winchester appears on the outside a sleepy yet historic market town. After all, Colin Firth comes from here, but though the town might be bette…
Fancy spending some time in a Cathedral that nearly wasn’t standing up? Was the home 20 foot underneath to a deep sea diver? Is home to a handful of boxes of mixed kings, queens and bishops? And might well be cursed? Come to Winchester and discover the longest Gothic Cathedral in Europe in the capital of Anglo Saxon England plus a little more. Read on to find out.
This week’s round up of the what is Goth-ic to do this weekend in the world… (well, almost) Brooksby Hall Antiques, Collectors and Vintage weekend – Melton Mowbray Edinburg…
Stuck for things to do this weekend that are remotely Goth? In our weekly post, we’ve got a round up of what’s around this weekend which is sort of Goth-ic. Bands, vintage and antique fairs as well as some dark comedy (and even and event if you need to take the kids!) If you have any event Goth-ic or alternative happening this weekend, give me a shout through the link above!
This week’s round up of the what is Goth-ic to do this weekend in the world… (well, almost) Brooksby Hall Antiques, Collectors and Vintage weekend – Melton Mowbray Edinburg…
Bored with the week and want something Goth-ic to do this weekend? How about mooch around for some Victoriana? Catch some dark comedy of take in a gig? Here is a quick post round up of what's on Goth/Vintage/Alternative this weekend #whatson #gothevents #whatsonthisweekend #goth #vintage #alternative
(via Must Visit Places If You're A Goth: Bran Castle, Romania)
Starting a series of beautiful places in the world which every Goth must visit, I am taking a trek around the EU (while we still can) and reporting back. First off, I have Bran Castle (of course, you can't start this sort of blog post without the home of Dracula.) Where to stay, when to visit and what Ban does during the hours of darkness that is well, pretty Goth... #brancastle #placestovisit #goththingstodo #gothicplaces
I have a passion for pocket watches and for the Victorian Goth (like myself) they are a ‘must have’ piece of decadence. This is a piece, here, I bought recently for only £20! Nothing lo…
Did you know you should never spend more than £50 on a vintage pocket watch? In this post, I discovered a lot more do's and don't's at a recent antiques fair when it comes to buying a vintage or reproduction pocket watch and thought I'd share what I found. Being a big lover of pocket watches, one is not enough! A 'must have' for every Goth/vintage wardrobe. #pocketwatches #vintage #gothaccessories #gothicfashion
Love it or hate it, Most Haunted has been capturing our eyes for nearly 20 years, but is it really fake?
Good day darklies! Series 24 has started, are you watching it? Do you love Most Haunted or loathe it? It is real or fake? Personally, it's compulsive Goth viewing for me. I will always watch it (my eyes have got used to night vision cameras.) In this post, I have found the debugging programme featuring Del Acorah talking frankly about the show, mediumship, life and the paranormal. #mosthaunted #goth #ghosts #paranormal
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Hi darklies, Of course, I completely forgot about this at Bracknell this weekend if anyone is interested? It's quite good although more edging towards hippie/fairies and witches/steampunk. It's still a good place to go for goths.... #gothdaysout #enchantedmarket
Not just a vintage fair full of flouncy dresses and zoot suits, the Ally Pally Vintage and Antiques Fair is a must for any one into any era, style, fashion and lifestyle. Reasonably priced stalls (…
Goth Days Out in London: Stuck for things to do this weekend? It might be a vintage fair, but even as a Goth, I never miss this... this weekend - I am on the hunt for Victoriana for the house and a silver pocket watch... #gothdaysout #goththisweekend #thingstodothisweekend #allypally #vintagefair
We do Valentine’s Day. Oh yes we do. Ok, so my idea of the dreaded day might be quoting from Percy Shelley over a blood stained handkerchief whilst pouring over a badly lit church candle, but…
I’m sorry Andrew et al – you’re a Goth band ;)
Being bullied can happen at any age. So even when the school gates have finally closed behind you, is life as an adult Goth any easier? Read on to find out how to deal with life with bullies.
Does the world around you accept you for being a Goth? Today, I'd like to share with you my experiences of being a Goth in a society who would prefer I looked like something else, and pass on some wisdom I have discovered from being bullied as a young and old Goth. Be safe and stay Goth everyone x #goth #alternativelifestyle #gothbullying
When I first stepped into Goth way back in 1985, I hadn’t considered the impact it would have on my life.
Since then, I have ditched the black (several times) added in some pastel shades a la Haircut 100 (eeeek!) Moved into vintage, rockabilly, back into Goth, went steampunk for a couple of (lost) years but decided that brown could stay where the heck it was and black soon made a triumphant return.
Thank the darkness for that!
Now as an elder Goth (I only found this term this year and like it) I’ve started to delve deeper into the roots of my beloved sub culture to figure out what it’s all about for me.
Back in the day, I stuck steadfast to The Cure and Sisters of Mercy without actually knowing why (my guilty pleasure was Rick Astley at the time) and only layers of black fish nets, ribbed tube skirts and patent brogues rather than running over the moors shouting Heathcliff which is probably where I’m at now.
I had always hated novels and thanks to my educational years, I was put off Dickens for much of my adult life, yet now I can been seen, with booted leg hanging over the side of a winged back chair in an average coaching Inn indulging in Great Expectations and the like. For me, nothing is as Goth as social decline, poverty and Victorian workhouses. Now I have become obsessive about literature. From Mary Shelley to Wilkie Collins and HG Wells, I feast my eyes and mind on billowing shirts, riding boots, anguish and oversized castles. Now, this is the Goth I spent years painstakingly trying to define!
There aren’t a great many of us around, I have come to notice. I look longingly across the aisles of my local Asda in the hope I might catch a glimpse of a ruffled shirt or frock coat, but I never do. I agonisingly scan the Facebook pages for Victorian groups for like minded souls, but so far, I have found few.
When I’ve not parading the supermarket aisles, I can often be found drifting around old houses (sometimes with the roof still attached) and drafty castles (thank you National Trust) on my days off from being a PR professional. (You will find some of my recent adventures below.) I travel the length of the country in search of barren estates, wild, rambling hillsides and a decent tea room. All of which, you will find in this blog as it fills up…
In short, I hope you like this blog and I would be delighted if you could join me as I don camera, tails and hat and wander the rambles of England in search of our Victorian Gothic heritage.
With love and Absinthe,
BB x
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A kind letter of welcome, dear reader from The Black Bacarra When I first stepped into Goth way back in 1985, I hadn't considered the impact it would have on my life.
Goth Days Out 2019: Fit For A Whipping Boy: The House Of 17th Dark Decadence
Goth Days Out 2019: Fit For A Whipping Boy: The House Of 17th Dark Decadence
Ham House
Leased to the childhood friend and whipping boy of Charles I, William Murray, Ham House in Richmond, Surrey, is said to be one of the very last examples of 17th century decadence and influence. Built for the luxurious to show off how loaded they were, it still stands today as proud as it was built to be in 1610.
Surrounded by wildly overgrown woods and romantic gardens, it peaks out…
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Where to Find Darkly Gothic Places To Roam And Be Whistful - Salisbury Cathedral
Where to Find Darkly Gothic Places To Roam And Be Whistful – Salisbury Cathedral
Salisbury Cathedral has got to be one of the most stunning Gothic places to visit in the West of the UK.
Massive, imposing and just about as creepy as they get, this beautiful Cathedral might not house the most Gothic of notables (although you will find the stone for Ted Heath here) yet this place with its medieval past and present needs to be a must on your Gothic trail.
You will find, four…
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How To Be A Goth at Christmas (oh yes, we do love Christmas!)
How To Be A Goth at Christmas (oh yes, we do love Christmas!)
For any years, Christmases at home were dull affairs. As a Goth teenager, actually all I wanted to do was sit in my bedroom and play records. I couldn’t sit at the phone and call my Goth friends because the only phone in the house sat at a telephone table in the front room and the world and his wife were in there. Everyone would be able to hear you sharing your teenage angst, finding rather funny…
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