# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Dead of Winter with Sarah Clegg - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 03 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 03 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Uncover eerie, enchanting midwinter traditions—from Krampus to Wassails—in Sarah Clegg’s festive folklore journey.About this EventSarah Clegg takes us on a journey through midwinter to explore the lesser-known Christmas traditions – from English mummers plays and Austrian Krampus runs, to modern pagan rituals at Stonehenge, Wassails and Hoodenings attended by ghastly, grinning horses – to discover how these traditions originated and how they changed through the centuries.About the Author:Sarah Clegg has a PhD in ancient history from Cambridge University; she was part of the 2020/21 London Library Emerging Writers Programme.Her first book — Woman’s Lore: 4,000 Years of Sirens, Serpents and Succubi — was published by Head of Zeus and traces a group of seductive, child-snatching demonesses through folklore from ancient Mesopotamian to the present day. It was shortlisted for the HWA Non-Fiction Crown Award 2023. Sarah lives in London and works in publishing.Key information about booking:The event runs from 7pm to 8pmThe event is suitable for adults and young people aged 16+Please purchase a ticket for each person attending.There is a charge of £5 per ticketBooking is essential, so be quick to avoid disappointmentRefreshments will be availablePlease arrive 10 minutes earlyBooks will be available to purchase on the day, courtesy of Waterstones, StainesIf you have any additional needs or require any special assistance, please let us know prior to the event by contacting (this inbox is managed Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).If you are not able to or do not wish to provide us with any contact details (landline or mobile number and email address) you won’t be able to purchase a ticket online. Please visit the library that is hosting the event to purchase a ticket in person. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/staines-upon-thames/the-dead-of-winter-with-sarah-clegg/100001819110521539 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, christmas - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 5, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Staines-upon-Thames - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Staines Library Hub and room hire - **lat**: 51.4334627 - **long**: -0.5096303 - **full address**: Staines Library Hub and room hire, Elmsleigh Centre, Staines-upon-Thames, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Dead of Winter with Sarah Clegg - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/17faca1a7315298cd437ade6f59c8656f3735e527448831e06c08d76428339c5-rimg-w1200-h600-dc02674d-gmir.jpg?v=1761374816 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Dead of Winter with Sarah Clegg being held? - **A:** The Dead of Winter with Sarah Clegg takes place on Wed, 03 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 03 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm at Staines Library Hub and room hire, Elmsleigh Centre, Staines-upon-Thames, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Dead of Winter with Sarah Clegg? - **A:** Tickets for The Dead of Winter with Sarah Clegg are priced at GBP 5 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 5Available - **Q**: Who is organizing The Dead of Winter with Sarah Clegg? - **A:** The Dead of Winter with Sarah Clegg is organized by Surrey Libraries' Events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Dead of Winter with Sarah Clegg is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Staines-upon-Thames, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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