Grave Stories: folklore and funerals, cemeteries and symbolism - A talk by Dr David Hume

Name: Grave Stories: folklore and funerals, cemeteries and symbolism - A talk by Dr David Hume
Start: 2026-04-30T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-04-30T21:00:00+01:00
Location: 2 Victoria Road, BT40 1RN Larne, United Kingdom

Schedule

Thu Apr 30 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

2 Victoria Road, BT40 1RN Larne, United Kingdom | Larne, NI

Grave Stories: folklore and funerals, cemeteries and symbolism
A talk by Dr David Hume
Thursday 30th April 2026, 7.30pm – 9.00pm
This talk looks at the fascinating story of folklore and burial traditions - how cemeteries changed over the years, the symbolism of gravestones and some graves of note in the local area and beyond.
Based on a previously popular talk called Dead Famous, this talk goes beyond stories of individuals to explore the development of cemeteries and how landscaping became a focus in Victorian times, as well as the folklore and tradition which surrounded a death. Often the symbolism of gravestones is not apparent, but even the shape of the stone may be significant.
This is a free event, however places are limited and should be booked in advance by contacting Larne Museum & Arts Centre on 028 28 262443 or e-mail [email protected]. Light refreshments provided.