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Tom Stanger @tomasstanger.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

You may have seen me sharing posts from The Gothic Revival, but not know what it is. The Gothic Revival is a magazine exploring Literature, film, folklore, paranormal, music, photography and anything else we can cram in! There's a FREE issue; you can download it here: thegothicrevival.com/shop

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Tom Stanger @tomasstanger.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

In typical ‘bloke’ mentality today, I brought a smart tv, 4 years ago, and have only just discovered how to zoom in, because I didn't bother to read the instructions!

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The Gothic Revival @thegothicrevival.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Released on this day, 18th September, 1963, Robert Wise’s masterful adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House relied on camera angles and claustrophobia to create a horror masterpiece, which remains the benchmark of supernatural horror films to this day. #Gothic #horror #movies

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Tom Stanger @tomasstanger.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Happy birthday to Desmond Llewelyn was born today, 12 September 1914 in Newport. The man who kept James Bond alive!

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The Gothic Revival @thegothicrevival.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Ever wondered how Scooby-Doo and the Gothic are connected? Well, in our free issue, we explore just this and more! Download from our website via the link below; thegothicrevival.com/shop #Gothic #horror #writingcommunity #paranormal #scoobydoo

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The Gothic Revival @thegothicrevival.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Borley Rectory has a reputation for being 'the most haunted house in England', but is that right, or is there more to its legacy in both Gothic and horror? We take a look in our new issue, which is free to download from our website via the link below: thegothicrevival.com/shop

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Tom Stanger @tomasstanger.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Looked nice when I got there! Sleeping quarters were slightly different. I wondered what the noise was, apparently, there was a storm last night, so I’ve had around 2 hours sleep. At least the car’s had a bit of a wash, and I finally got to try the air bed out, which I brought 2 years ago.

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Tom Stanger @tomasstanger.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I first read Jack Kerouac’s On The Road in 1991. It changed my life, and gave me a wider life view that every day is a new adventure! Years later, I got to read The Original Scroll, and inspired me even more! Thanks Jack!

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The Gothic Revival @thegothicrevival.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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The Gothic Revival @thegothicrevival.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

**THE GOTHIC REVIVAL IS OFFICIALLY RELEASED!** Copies of our free sample are available via our website, and we'd love for you to read it: thegothicrevival.com/shop In this issue, we explore the legacy of Borley Rectory and Scooby-Doo and the Gothic. #Gothic #horror #writingcommunity #paranormal

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Tom Stanger @tomasstanger.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

After what seems like a millennium, and a lot of swearing, I've finally published the free sample for The Gothic Revival Anyway, this is a wholly new project helping new writers, much in the same way The Pilgrim did, but with additional dark and stormy nights!

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The Gothic Revival @thegothicrevival.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Today we remember Mary Ann Nichols, also known as Polly Nichols (26 August 1845 – 31 August 1888), the first canonical victim of Jack the Ripper. She met her end in Buck’s Row, Whitechapel, London and began the first of five brutal killings, ending in November 1888.

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Tom Stanger @tomasstanger.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Nice to see Enid Blyton making a comeback, although it seems the Secret Seven aren’t so much of a secret anymore. But the locals seem impressed.

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Tom Stanger @tomasstanger.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Noooo! As if 2026 wasn’t bad enough, we lose Dolly! The only celebrity who I’ve admired enough to want to meet. That’s not going to happen now. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/a...

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Dolly Parton, Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80

Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur.

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Tom Stanger @tomasstanger.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

A nice sunny afternoon at the rather lovely 12th century Llanthony Priory today, with a healthy dose of music, folklore and history throw in. Always wanted to visit at night. #Wales

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Tom Stanger @tomasstanger.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Ah well, looks like that’s it for South East Wales, no rapture, gravity was ok, and I had an ice cream. #eclipse #Wales #eclipse2026

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Tom Stanger @tomasstanger.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Petition: Ban on sale of disposable BBQs Disposable BBQs are increasingly linked to preventable wildfires, which poses a serious risk to public safety, wildlife, and emergency services. Also, disposable BBQs contribute to unnecessary waste petition.parliament.uk/petitions/77...

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Petition: Ban on sale of disposable BBQs

We want the Government to introduce a nationwide ban on the sale of single-use disposable barbecues. Disposable BBQs are increasingly linked to preventable wildfires, which poses a serious risk to pu...

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Tom Stanger @tomasstanger.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Currently watching the 1967 British Sci-Fi ‘classic’ The Terrornauts, which is about a British observatory which discovers a signal that aliens are going to destroy the Earth! Now you know why they cut funding for Jodrell Bank! Anyway, Charles Hawtrey’s in it, so you know it's going to be good!

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The Gothic Revival @thegothicrevival.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

For those of you on @wsocial.eu we're now on there too, so please pop over and give us a follow @thegothicrevival.wsocial.eu And the Sample Issue will be published sooner than I thought, so good news soon!

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The Gothic Revival @thegothicrevival.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Released on July 19th 1996, Peter Jackson's The Frighteners is a comedy horror starring Michael J. Fox as a psychic detective who has to battle a ghostly serial killer. Also starring John Astin, Jeffrey Combs & Jake Busey, along with an absolutely stellar cast! Great fun! #horror #gothic #movies

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Tom Stanger @tomasstanger.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Happy birthday, Professor Quatermass

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The Gothic Revival @thegothicrevival.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

73 years ago today, the BBC broadcast Nigel Kneale's The Quatermass Experiment. Sadly, only 2 episodes remain, with a fly crawling across the screen in episode 2. Luckily, a film version (The Quatermass Xperiment) in 1955, starring Brian Donlevy, survives to show us the full story.

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The Gothic Revival @thegothicrevival.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Sad to hear of the passing of Sam Neill, who kept us entertained for many years in films such as The Omen III, Event Horizon, Jurassic Park, Possession and In the mouth of madness. Always seemed a very nice person, when the world needs more of them. RIP.

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Tom Stanger @tomasstanger.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

@wsocial.eu Hi, I’ve received an invite, I’ve managed to create an account but can’t get through verification as the Identity app won’t recognise the QR code. Is there any support for this, or an alternative method? I’ve tried reaching out to support, but no response

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The Gothic Revival @thegothicrevival.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

After a slight detour (thanks to a new postman who delivered my post to the wrong address), I’ve finally received, and looking forward to reading, and reviewing, Beast, by @luluallison.bsky.social Thank you to @sarahmck.bsky.social for your generosity and @biggreenbooks.bsky.social for organising.

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The Gothic Revival @thegothicrevival.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

On this day, 8th June 1984, the Ghostbusters came to save the world! Thankfully, they did, as it became one of the most popular films of the 1980s, and what inspired me to become a ghost hunter! #horror #ghostbustersday #movies

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Tom Stanger @tomasstanger.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

You know it’s going to be a great day when you’re watching Godzilla, in Japanese, and have to turn the volume up to read the subtitles.

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Tom Stanger @tomasstanger.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Hi everyone. Just out of interest, what’s considered the favoured way of publishing these days? Independently, or via an agent and publisher? I’ve got books here I wrote years ago, but I’m a bit out of touch with the publishing world, following illness. #writingcommunity

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Tom Stanger @tomasstanger.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

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The Gothic Revival @thegothicrevival.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Happy World Goth Day from The Gothic Revival, where we don't just revive the past, but enchant the present! #WorldGothDay #Gothic #GothicRevival

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Tom Stanger @tomasstanger.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I’m in the process of launching my new magazine. I’d be very grateful if you could give it a follow and show some love!

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Tom Stanger @tomasstanger.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I’m in the process of launching my new magazine. I’d be very grateful if you could give it a follow and show some love!

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Tom Stanger @tomasstanger.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

It's W.C. Boggs & Son annual works outing today, all those wanting to go see Vic Spanner in the canteen

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Tom Stanger @tomasstanger.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

I want live for 2000 years, so I can party like I’m 1999

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Tom Stanger @tomasstanger.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Yay! New (of sorts) Super Furry Animals album has just arrived. It looks more that chocolate lime green in real life. Will have to have a play through everything as going to see them in Carduff next week, for my annual concert outing!

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Tom Stanger @tomasstanger.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I have a strange urge to write something fictional. Now just need to think of something fictional I want to write about.

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The Gothic Revival @thegothicrevival.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

What a fab weekend! Whitby Abbey is rather amazing, and right next to St Mary’s church, both absolutely sublime in Saturday morning’s fog. I really couldn’t have asked for a better start to the day. And yes, I did need a new copy! #Gothic #Dracula #Whitby #books

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The Gothic Revival @thegothicrevival.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

A rather fantastic morning in Whitby, sadly St Mary’s church is closed, but the graveyard is rather majestic. #whitby #Dracula #gothic #fog

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