The 3rd Annual SMFC Halloween Pub Crawl: Deathlore

The dreaded sun is defeated, and the moon takes her rightful throne. The citizens of London draw closed their curtains as dark-winged omens fill the sky. Three wooden knocks are heard as you walk past the churchyard, and the ticking of a clock slows to a stop. Come one, come all, to your doom… …it’s the SMFC Halloween pub crawl! 👻🎃💀🪦 After two consecutive hauntings with the ghosts of the Square Mile, we still have much yet to discover about deathlore (the folklore of death), with its symbols, omens, characters and popular customs. Such as: -Which tube station to head to to catch your train to the underworld? -What city animals are trying to warn you of your impending doom? -What should you wear for the most bewitching corpse photo? -What symbols should you carve on your headstone to fill your enemies with fear? -Is there any part of London that isn’t a plague pit, actually? Join us for an eerie walk through the folklore of death, featuring: -Burial grounds and haunted locations -Ghosts, revenants and cryptids -Optional games, challenges and prizes -Omens, rituals, customs, characters, symbols and more -And of course…pubs! Route is being finalised so the starting point will be updated in the coming weeks, but it will be in central London. Some important information: -Attendants must be over 18, no exceptions. Please bring valid ID. -We will be doing a lot of walking, so please wear comfy footwear and warm clothes. -We may be using some public transport on the day where it's efficient to do so, so please ensure you arrive with a topped up oyster card or contactless card. -Eat beforehand! Not only may you be partaking in alcohol (although this is by no means mandatory), this is also a long event. While you are encouraged to purchase bar snacks wherever they are available, we will not be able to stop for a larger meal. -When consuming alcohol: please ensure you pace yourself, know your limits and stick to them, as we will NOT be able to be responsible for you should you overimbibe. -While joining this event is free, please do make a purchase from each pub we visit if you can, even if it's a soft drink or snack. We would like to continue to have spooky pubs to go to, and support their continued operation! Disclaimers: -We are not professional tour guides, historians, folklorists or academics! Only enthusiastic amateurs. -This is a free event, so please ensure that you keep your RSVPs (including those on the waiting list) up to date to ensure that as many people who want to come as possible are able to. No-shows and cancellations with less than 3 days notice may be removed from the group to prevent future wasted spaces. Many thanks for your understanding! -Event details may change closer to the time as plans are firmed up so please keep an eye on the info and comments!