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Downtown Hamilton & Streetsville Carolling

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The Ha’Penny Harkers will be appearing in downtown Hamilton’s International Village (King St. E. from Wellington to Walnut) this coming Friday evening (Dec. 2) from 6:30-9:30pm. We shall be strolling the walkways and popping into shops, singing in celebration of the Holiday Season. The big annual tree lighting ceremony happens in Gore Park at 7pm, then come join us for a “Victorian Night In The Village” with carols, free horse & carriage rides, sales, art shows, live entertainment and plenty of cheer in the International Village! On street Parking is free through Dec. 24.

The Ha’Penny Harkers will also be carolling in Streetsville Dec 3, 10 and 17 from 12:30 to 3pm for their Holiday Shopping Extravaganza. Please come out and visit the beautiful historic Village within the City and enjoy fine shops, dining and much more.

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Balorbane (New Gothic Horror Novel)

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Me father’s book has been published! Set in the moors of Devon, England in the mid 1800′s it’s a twisted tale of murder, revenge, the supernatural and more…


Balorbane

by Andrew J. Skinner

ISBN #: 978-0-557-20968-2

Here is a tale for the telling. As near to the telling of it as I can remember. A dark story of a black Mastiff and a Raven; in whose spirit or likeness did they roam the haunted moors? Bleak and very little populated, a small community of farming people managed to scratch a living from its barren face. Upon such a scene, the only thing anyone should have to deal with is the elements…but there were other events…strange events. Four brothers, Stickles by name, ravaged the countryside. Attempts to arrest them by human means failed. A supernatural force takes form in the shape of a black Mastiff, known as The Hound, and its companion, The Raven. Each had its own reason for being rid of the Stickles…

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Preview available on Google Books.

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Artifacts From The Dark Side

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Fabulous new book available from our good mate Doktor Luciferi (aka Dr. Robert Ing)


Artifacts From The Dark Side features photographs and descriptions of selected exhibit pieces from The East York Museum of Curiosities. The East York Museum of Curiosities is a traveling mobile museum exhibit that provides the public a once in a lifetime opportunity to personally experience the theatrics and artifacts that astounded attendees of Cabinets of Curiosities from the 15th to 18th centuries and were truly the precursors to the modern day museum. However, unlike modern day museums, in keeping with the early tradition of curiosities on display, the attendees view a collection of real, rare and original fictional artifacts, never seen before in this century and perhaps may never to be seen again. This book was created to offer those who have not seen the curiosities exhibit an opportunity to do so through the selection offered by photograph and description therein.

http://www.cafepress.com/EastYork.405896439

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Poppets, Villages & Curiosities

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I’ve been busy with so many things it’s sometimes difficult to keep track…

New Penny Dreadful Poppets™ will soon be available for sale… These are just the most adorable little macabre beings.. straight from me very own hand to you!!!

I have been scribbling like a mad woman on some new half penny dreadfuls and will also be working on making The Accidental Murderess into a short silent film of about 4 minutes with the song  “When You’re Evil”  by the wonderfully sinister tongue n’ cheek Voltaire as the soundtrack . I know this is going to be a lot of fun to do.. and if any of you are interested in doing some off-the-cuff acting of sorts please write me and let me know..  I will post the list of required actors shortly.

I am now working at Westfield Heritage Village with my darling eccentric husband Michael Furey on certain Sundays, imagine someone hired me and at the Apothecary no less. What a delightfully evil place it is too. All sorts of wondrous poisons and implements of destruction. You know this shop is home to Dr. Beattie and his dental and surgical procedures. It is truly a dream come true for Mrs. M. sure beats poppin’ pussycats in pies… (as well I am taking on the duties of an Historical Interpreter during the week for schools & tours… Lucky Children!!).

Contact the Village to book tours, special events/occasions.

Michael & I may be appearing at Cayuga’s 150th celebration Historical Fashion Show as well. Negotiations are in the works, for this I may need to find me very best Late Victorian Finery in me  “closet of oblivion”  that place where we all put things never to be seen again.

Mrs. M is also planning an event for October that will be like nothing you’ve seen before! Exciting, unique, macabre and filled with curiosities…at a dark and secret location…  I’m just waiting for word from me dear friend Doktor Luciferi on when he may return from his travels so that we may choose the exact dates…more on this soon.

Well… me Luvs…  please stay in touch.. I know how difficult it is sometimes.. until that time….

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