111 Dark Places in England That you Shouldn't Miss

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"England's dark places revealed. We are inexplicably drawn to sites of pain and shame and to the tourist experience of suffering, dying or encountering the morbid. 'Dark tourism' is travelling to places of death, disaster or the seemingly macabre, where we get a sense of our own mortality through the stories of people who came before us. This first-ever guide to dark tourism in England offers a thought-provoking compendium of a nation's rich and often difficult past. It shines a light on inherently complex and compelling issues associated with commemorating our signifcant dead and the lessons to be learned from 'heritage that hurts'. Stand on the spot where 'long drop' hanging was perfected in Cornwall. Learn the craft of making funerary furniture at Birmingham's Coffin Works. Visit a village in Derbshire that pioneered the idea of quarantining during the bubonic plague in 1665-66 and became a case study for modern pandemics. Pay homage at the lonely gravesite of a man enslaved in Morecambe in the early 1700s. Get to know the real life stories of the victims of London's Jack the Ripper. Experience life as a prisoner of war during World War II in North Yorkshire. And learn about the dining rituals of ancient cannibals in Somerset. 111 Dark Places in England That You Shouldn't Miss will take you over dunes, along beaches, down alleys and onwards to captivating and emotive places across the country. When you visit these spots, you'll find inspiration and appreciation through the sacrifices and losses of others. Remember our noteworthy dead -- and don't ignore that chill running down your spine!" -- Provided by publisher.

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