# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Believe not Every Spirit: An Introduction to Victorian Spiritualism
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: The age of the Victorians was one of industrialisation, secularisation and scientific development. It was also the birthplace of Modern Spiritualism, a new religion and belief system that brought the heavens into living rooms and reunited the living with the dead.

As Darwin spoke of evolution and Queen Victoria bathed in grief, mediums delivered messages from the deceased, comforted the bereaved and offered proof of life beyond death. Yet beneath the comforting messages of reconciliation and immortality, was a strange subculture of curious claims and bizarre phenomena. Some mediums commanded spirits to manifest live animals from thin air, began fearsome rivalries and allowed ghosts to walk among the living. Throughout the 19th century, there are accounts of mediums levitating across cities, filling rooms with heavenly flowers, dumping eels on the heads of sitters and even sharing biscuits with spirits.

Dr Kate Cherrell delivers a fascinating and enlightening talk about the history of a much misunderstood movement, including its biggest names, biggest claims, and even bigger critics.

Tickets £10
To Book: https://www.leicestermuseums.org/leicester-guildhall/
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Leicester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Leicester Guildhall
- **lat**: 52.6347
- **long**: -1.13769
- **full address**: Leicester Guildhall, Leicester, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Believe not Every Spirit: An Introduction to Victorian Spiritualism being held?
  - **A:** Believe not Every Spirit: An Introduction to Victorian Spiritualism takes place on Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Leicester Guildhall, Leicester, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Believe not Every Spirit: An Introduction to Victorian Spiritualism?
  - **A:** Believe not Every Spirit: An Introduction to Victorian Spiritualism is organized by Leicester Museums & Galleries.
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- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Believe not Every Spirit: An Introduction to Victorian Spiritualism is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leicester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 230+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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