Explore the haunted history of Tyneside with Icy Sedgwick, folklorist and ghost hunter

Discover ghost stories from across Tyneside, including Gateshead, Wallsend, and the coast, in this talk by folklore expert Icy Sedgwick, host of Fabulous Folklore and author of Ghostlore

Talk details:

• Date: 28th October 2025
• Time: 6pm
• This event is wheelchair accessible
• Location: The Black Gate Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear GB NE1 1RQ

About Hauntings on Tyneside by Icy Sedgwick

Tyneside has long played a vital role in British history, from Roman settlements to its legacy in coal mining and shipbuilding. With centuries of life, death, and dark deeds concentrated in one region, it's no surprise that ghostly legends linger.

This talk delves into supernatural tales from across Tyneside—including Wallsend, Gateshead, North and South Shields, and the coastal areas.

The speaker, Icy Sedgwick, is a folklore expert and host of the Fabulous Folklore podcast. She is also the author of Rebel Folklore and Ghostlore, and holds a PhD in Film Studies focused on haunted house cinema. A former ghost hunter, Icy brings both academic insight and eerie experience to her storytelling.