Gothic London

Reviews / Votes

" Gothic London weaves together stories that have been crying out to be related. For those interested in the occult, it will be difficult to put down; for aficionados of London's histories, it will be essential reading. Everyone opening its pages will wonder what surprise Bloom will reveal round the next street corner." (Paul Cobley, Emeritus Professor in Language and Media, Middlesex University)

"Every Underworld needs its Virgil to guide the visitor into the unknown depths. With wit, learning and an undaunted appetite for the uncanny, Clive Bloom is the ideal companion on a journey through the secret, the arcane and the occult in a city that never fails to fascinate, to surprise, and to unsettle. Grahame Davies, Novello-nominated poet and psycho-geographer. A distinctive exploration of London's gothic and occult landscapes - full of eccentric characters and dark stories - revealing why historical truth is often stranger-and funnier-than fiction." (Professor Lorraine Gamman, Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London)

"Every Underworld needs its Virgil to guide the visitor into the unknown depths. With wit, learning and an undaunted appetite for the uncanny, Clive Bloom is the ideal companion on a journey through the secret, the arcane and the occult in a city that never fails to fascinate, to surprise, and to unsettle." (Grahame Davies, Novello-nominated poet and psycho-geographer)

"Clive never fails to surprise and entertain . bringing to life weird and wacky associations when you are least expecting them." (Rachel Kolsky, Travel Guide of the Year Judge)

"Combining analytical depth with clarity of exposition, the book addresses both specialists in London studies and the occult, as well as readers newly engaging with these fields. It deepens the understanding of those familiar with London, while encouraging curiosity among those encountering the city for the first time." (Professor Marius-Mircea Cri?an, West University of Timi?oara, Romania)

" Gothic London is an exciting, impeccably researched contribution to Gothic studies and to our understanding of the role of London as a place in history, its spiritual and mystical endeavours, and popular cultural productions." (Professor Gina Wisker, University of Bath)