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Halloween Talk:
The Birth of the Gothic Novel in Twickenham
DATE
Fri 10 Oct and Wed 29 Oct 2025
TIME5.30pm - 7pm
LOCATION
Marble Hill
SUITABLE FORAdults
Join us at Marble Hill House on Friday 10 and Wednesday 29 October for a literary talk on 'The Birth of the Gothic Novel at Twickenham' with readings from ‘The Castle of Otranto’ by Horace Walpole.
Join us for a drink from 5.30pm. A glass of bubbly or a non-alcoholic alternative is included in the ticket price. The tour will take place 6-7pm.
This talk will be delivered by Alison Stacey. Alison has always had a love of history. She was a local teacher of English and the Classics for over 35 years and joined Marble Hill as a volunteer in 2020. Since joining the team, Alison has revelled in the nuances of the Georgian era. She has a fascination with and a deep understanding of the historic links between the house, the life of Henrietta Howard and the creative world that she inhabited.
Please meet your guide inside the house.
This talk is not sutiable for children under 13.
Prices
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Member (Adult) | £12.50 |
| Adult | £16.50 |
How to book
Click the ‘Book Tickets’ button above and select the amount of tickets you require and select your chosen date and click 'continue.' Please bring your booking confirmation with you on the day. If you’re a member, you’ll also need to bring your membership card. You can only use the member rate for people included in your membership.
How to find us
Property:
Marble Hill
Address:
Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 2NL
Location:
Twickenham, London, London