The London of Bram Stoker and Dracula

Although born in Ireland, Bram Stoker came to London to work with the great Actor Manager Henry Irving at the Lyceum Theatre and spent the rest of his life here. While working at the Lyceum he published his most famous and enduring novel “Dracula” in 1897. This virtual tour takes us to the London locations of that novel so we cover a wide range of ground from Hendon to Hampstead and Piccadilly to Pimlico tracing the footsteps of the fictional vampire and his creator. Learn about the places Stoker visited, the people he knew, the library where he researched and the history of the book on stage and screen.
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  • Start Date: 28 Oct 2025
    End Date: 28 Oct 2025
    Tue (Evening): 19:30 - 21:15
    Online
    Location: Online
    Duration: 1 session
    Course Code: HLW238
    Tutors:  Diane Burstein
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00
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Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00

What is the course about?

As above.

What will we cover?

The significance of different areas in London for Bram Stoker
The significance of different areas in London for Dracula.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

Trace the footsteps of the fictional vampire and his creator
Outline connections between areas of London and the novel.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Introductory- for everyone with an interest in Bram Stoker, his novels and his London.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Interactive lecture via zoom.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Other virtual and real walking tours of London - please see the City Lit website.

Diane's other scheduled courses/virtual tours for 24/25 are:

HLW239 South Bank and the Festival of Britain
HLW11 Discover North London through walks
HLW237 From markets to malls: the history of shopping in London
HLW215 The old Jewish East End
HLW216 Crime and punishment in Old London
HLW69 Art Deco London walk.

Diane Burstein

Diane Burstein has a BA Honours Degree in English Literature and History and over 20 years of experience working as a qualified Tour Guide in the city where she has lived all her life. She holds the London Blue Badge, the capital's highest guiding qualification and, through her regular contributions to local radio stations BBC Radio London and LBC, she has become one of London's best known guides. She is the author of the book "London Then and Now" and is currently working on a new book based on the lesser known areas that she visits on her tours. Diane is still as enthuastic about her job as she was on the day she first qualified and loves to show visitors and Londoners the more unusual sites and places away from the tourist trail. The reason Diane loves working for City Lit is that the students are so erudite,engaged and enthusiastic. She welcomes new learners and those who know London well but want to dig deeper.

Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.