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Tag Archives: Goth subculture
When Gothic Was Born
In conjunction with the British Library’s Gothic exhibition, the BBC are showing programmes on all things Gothic: When Gothic Was Born
Chris Riddell (author of Goth Girl) on Ada Lovelace
Chris Riddell, the author of the hilariously witty (and knowingly intertextual) Goth Girl children’s series, talks here about how the life of Ada Lovelace, pioneering computer programmer and daughter of Lord Byron, has influenced his work.
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Tagged Ada Lovelace, Byron, Children's literature, Goth subculture, Gothic, Intertextuality
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Zombie Make-Up Tutorial
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Whitby Goth Weekend 2014, 31 October–2 November
The famous Whitby Gothic Weekend: ‘The WGW’s official line is to provide musical entertainment with bands and DJs, although the culture of the WGW has far outgrown that simple agenda. Whitby Gothic Weekend, often abbreviated to WGW or simply referred … Continue reading