Clive Bloom

Clive Bloom, Emeritus Professor of English and American Studies and author of *London Uncanny*, delves into the eerie and gothic side of London. He discusses the uncanny narratives hidden in everyday places, exploring iconic sites like Highgate Cemetery and the Temple of Mithras. Bloom reveals how Victorian fears shaped the psyche of Londoners, touching on supernatural tales from suburbia and the unsettling essence of urban exploration. He even connects modern attractions like Abba's holograms to the city’s haunted history.