Ghosts, Legends and Lore of Derby

Ghosts, Legends and Lore of Derby is coming to Allenton Library on Thursday 29 October, and it's a talk that takes a look at the city's more mysterious side. The whole thing is built around Derby's ghosts, legends and folklore, so if you've ever wondered about the stories that linger in the corners of the city, this is where they're being brought out into the open.

It's described as an entertaining journey through that folklore, which is a good way of putting it. Rather than just a list of dates and names, it's a talk that lets you step into the stranger side of Derby's past. The ghosts, the legends and the folklore are the three threads it pulls on, and they all come from right here in the city, so it's local history with a bit of a twist.

If you're into the kind of thing that looks at the stories people tell about a place, this should hit the mark. It's a talk, not a tour, so you'll be sitting and listening rather than walking the streets, and it's all about the folklore that's grown around Derby over the years.

It runs from 7pm to 8pm at Allenton Library on Poole Street, Allenton, Derby DE24 9DA. Entry is free, but booking is essential, so you'll need to call 01332 642310 to get your name on the list before you turn up.