Paul Weatherhead’s Weird Calderdale

Date: Saturday, 15th February 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Calderdale Industrial Museum, Halifax
Tickets: Purchase tickets here

Join Paul Weatherhead for a fascinating and eerie talk on Calderdale’s weird and wonderful history at Calderdale Industrial Museum as part of Halifax’s first-ever Goth Festival. This unique event promises an evening filled with chilling stories and intriguing insights into the region’s strange past, from phantom attackers to urban legends that have haunted Calderdale over the years.

About the Talk: The Halifax Slasher and Other Monsters from the Shadows

Paul Weatherhead will delve into the bizarre world of phantom attacker panics, exploring how entire communities can be gripped by fear and paranoia when faced with imaginary assailants. The talk will feature well-known cases such as:

  • The London Monster and Spring-heeled Jack
  • The infamous Halifax Slasher
  • The Halifax Dog Poisoner and Satanic Cat Killers
  • Mad gassers and needle spikers

Expect gripping tales of hysteria, terror, and the social dynamics behind these phantom figures. As a unique bonus, Paul will provide a Phantom Attacker Detection Kit with tips on how to recognise phantom attacker panics when they occur—because, as he says, “the Halifax Slasher is always with us…”

About Paul Weatherhead

Paul Weatherhead is the author of Weird Calderdale and co-author of Social Panics & Phantom Attackers: A Study of Imaginary Assailants. His work focuses on the peculiar and unexplained aspects of local history, and he is known for his engaging storytelling style that brings the past to life in a way that is both entertaining and educational.

Ticket Information

Tickets for Paul Weatherhead’s Weird Calderdale are available for £5 and can be purchased online via Eventbrite. Spaces are limited, so early booking is highly recommended.

Part of the Halifax Goth Festival

This event is one of the many highlights of the Halifax Goth Festival, a weekend dedicated to celebrating gothic-themed music, literature, and history. Running from 14th to 16th February 2025, the festival is a collaboration between The Grayston Unity, The Book Corner, and Beetl3juice, showcasing Halifax’s vibrant alternative culture.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore Calderdale’s darker side and be part of Halifax’s inaugural Goth Festival.