M R James and the Antiquarian Ghost Story: An episode of cathedral history
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Academic, enthusiast, and ghost story writer. M R James has been at the heart of a long tradition of telling terrifying tales by the Christmas fireside. In this talk, William Lamb, Communications Officer at CCT, will talk about James' life, from childhood, to Cambridge scholar, to Provost at Eton. While exploring how his love of churches can provide a deeper insight into his chilling stories.
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