• The Tales from the All Hallows Hamlet •
You’ve probably read somewhere or seen it on television that the best way to be free of a vampyre would be to arm oneself with a crucifix and a large bottle of Holy Water or if you are of a very brave disposition; you could get rid of this fiend by driving a stake through it’s rotten heart before chopping off the head and then having a nice bonfire with what remains. But did you know that there are many different ways of seeing off a vampyre?
Images of the Monsignor Suárez Vampyre Slayer's Emporium from the All Hallows Hamlet with David Williamson from the York Photography Network.
Matilda 'Tilly' Simms hadn't really enjoyed the celebrations of the festival of Día de los Muertos yesterday as she had been very troubled by the strange behaviour of Murphy - the small furry cat who prowls his way through the sleepy hamlet of All Hallows and who charms all who cross his path – including old Bella Pendle, the grumpy owner of 'Dogwood & Myrtle General Stores'...
Images of the Harum Scarum Notions & Potions Emporium and the Monsignor Suárez Vampyre Slayer’s Emporium from the All Hallows Hamlet with David Kessel from the York Photography Network.
Although Tilly Simms has had plenty of time in which to enjoy a little private time in her new home - I have been very busy with the preparations for her first retail foray at the All Hallows Hamlet although it hasn't been quite the shopping trip she had imagined...
And although MY summer was remembered as being the stuff of nightmares with interrupted plans, a twisted spine and torn nerves; it is fortunate that York enjoyed something of an Indian summer throughout last September and taking advantage of the balmy weather; there was plenty of activity at the end of my garden for with the door to my Den open, I indulged in a dream of mine with the creation of another fantasy structure for the All Hallows Hamlet...
For as long as I can remember, I have always enjoyed a fascination with (and a sneaky regard!) for these undead creatures of folklore and mythology. However, as much as I appreciate that this interest of mine will not be shared by everybody and so in keeping with the ideas of 'mischief' and the 'incomprehensible' that Scoffern has attributed to the Vampyre - I have created something of a fantastical store which seeks to offer those essential accoutrements for any discerning hunter or slayer of the undead...