Deborah Contessa, The Cemetery Lady, Mistress of the Macabre
@deborahcontessa.bsky.social
Cemetery Tour Guide, Tour Manager, Guest Speaker, Historian, Writer, Goth.
Secretary & Tour manager for Friends of Layton Cemetery, Blackpool, UK
Mistress of the Macabre at Blackpool Ghost Walks
Secretary & Tour manager for Friends of Layton Cemetery, Blackpool, UK
Mistress of the Macabre at Blackpool Ghost Walks
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At first I thought St Mary Todmorden had no stones at all…
But behind “Th’ Old Church” I found a hidden cluster of beautifully clear 1600s gravestones — and met Nellie the churchyard cat 🖤
Proof that patience (and a cold February afternoon) can reveal wonders.
At first I thought St Mary Todmorden had no stones at all…
But behind “Th’ Old Church” I found a hidden cluster of beautifully clear 1600s gravestones — and met Nellie the churchyard cat 🖤
Proof that patience (and a cold February afternoon) can reveal wonders.
Th’Old Churchyard, St Mary’s, Todmorden @deborahcontessa6023
YouTube video by Deborah Contessa
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February 16, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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At first I thought St Mary Todmorden had no stones at all…
But behind “Th’ Old Church” I found a hidden cluster of beautifully clear 1600s gravestones — and met Nellie the churchyard cat 🖤
Proof that patience (and a cold February afternoon) can reveal wonders.
At first I thought St Mary Todmorden had no stones at all…
But behind “Th’ Old Church” I found a hidden cluster of beautifully clear 1600s gravestones — and met Nellie the churchyard cat 🖤
Proof that patience (and a cold February afternoon) can reveal wonders.
Love You to Death - last night.
We wandered beneath the Blackpool night, shared stories of passion, heartbreak and love that refused to lie quietly… and you brought such warmth to even the darkest tales. photos by @MarkDavis #ghosts #haunted #spooky #valentines #blackpool
We wandered beneath the Blackpool night, shared stories of passion, heartbreak and love that refused to lie quietly… and you brought such warmth to even the darkest tales. photos by @MarkDavis #ghosts #haunted #spooky #valentines #blackpool
February 15, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Love You to Death - last night.
We wandered beneath the Blackpool night, shared stories of passion, heartbreak and love that refused to lie quietly… and you brought such warmth to even the darkest tales. photos by @MarkDavis #ghosts #haunted #spooky #valentines #blackpool
We wandered beneath the Blackpool night, shared stories of passion, heartbreak and love that refused to lie quietly… and you brought such warmth to even the darkest tales. photos by @MarkDavis #ghosts #haunted #spooky #valentines #blackpool
The glorious repositioned gravestones of Middleton, St Leonard’s history still speaking after 400 years . . .#graves #history #churchyard
February 7, 2026 at 3:55 AM
The glorious repositioned gravestones of Middleton, St Leonard’s history still speaking after 400 years . . .#graves #history #churchyard
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Today I had the absolute privilege of walking among the long dead of Middleton at the beautiful and historic St Leonard’s Churchyard. Focusing on the remarkable pavement of relocated 17th and 18th century gravestones surrounding the church, #graves #history #heritage
Today I had the absolute privilege of walking among the long dead of Middleton at the beautiful and historic St Leonard’s Churchyard. Focusing on the remarkable pavement of relocated 17th and 18th century gravestones surrounding the church, #graves #history #heritage
St Leonard’s Churchyard, Middleton, Greater Manchester- with Deborah Contessa (The Cemetery Lady )
YouTube video by Deborah Contessa
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February 1, 2026 at 11:07 PM
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Today I had the absolute privilege of walking among the long dead of Middleton at the beautiful and historic St Leonard’s Churchyard. Focusing on the remarkable pavement of relocated 17th and 18th century gravestones surrounding the church, #graves #history #heritage
Today I had the absolute privilege of walking among the long dead of Middleton at the beautiful and historic St Leonard’s Churchyard. Focusing on the remarkable pavement of relocated 17th and 18th century gravestones surrounding the church, #graves #history #heritage
February 1, 2026 at 7:10 AM
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Love you to Death - A Valentine Ghost Walk
Join us for spooky tales and haunted hearts on the Love you to Death Valentine Ghost Walk!
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January 31, 2026 at 6:06 AM
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Among the memorials here at Low Bentham are gravestones dating back to the 1700s. There’s a rather lovely iron cross, and a special discovery — the grave of Robert Poole, Low Bentham’s gravedigger. A tribute to the man who cared for this ground for so many years. youtu.be/jtG0M1l2iVk?...
Low Bentham Churchyard, St John the Baptist- with Deborah Contessa
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January 25, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Among the memorials here at Low Bentham are gravestones dating back to the 1700s. There’s a rather lovely iron cross, and a special discovery — the grave of Robert Poole, Low Bentham’s gravedigger. A tribute to the man who cared for this ground for so many years. youtu.be/jtG0M1l2iVk?...
Look down… the dead make the pathway.
St Michael’s & All Angels, Middlewich — centuries of stone, a sundial, gargoyles & one tiny skull waiting #graves #churchyard #history
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St Michael’s & All Angels, Middlewich — centuries of stone, a sundial, gargoyles & one tiny skull waiting #graves #churchyard #history
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St Michael & All Angels Churchyard, Middlewich, Cheshire - with Deborah Contessa
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January 19, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Look down… the dead make the pathway.
St Michael’s & All Angels, Middlewich — centuries of stone, a sundial, gargoyles & one tiny skull waiting #graves #churchyard #history
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St Michael’s & All Angels, Middlewich — centuries of stone, a sundial, gargoyles & one tiny skull waiting #graves #churchyard #history
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LOVE YOU TO DEATH - BLACKPOOL GHOST WALKS
Saturday 14th February | Meet 7pm
North Pier, Blackpool Promenade
Tales of desire, jealousy and love with a body count.
Come coupled, come single…
just don’t come innocent.
#ghost #haunting #Blackpool
LOVE YOU TO DEATH - BLACKPOOL GHOST WALKS
Saturday 14th February | Meet 7pm
North Pier, Blackpool Promenade
Tales of desire, jealousy and love with a body count.
Come coupled, come single…
just don’t come innocent.
#ghost #haunting #Blackpool
January 11, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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LOVE YOU TO DEATH - BLACKPOOL GHOST WALKS
Saturday 14th February | Meet 7pm
North Pier, Blackpool Promenade
Tales of desire, jealousy and love with a body count.
Come coupled, come single…
just don’t come innocent.
#ghost #haunting #Blackpool
LOVE YOU TO DEATH - BLACKPOOL GHOST WALKS
Saturday 14th February | Meet 7pm
North Pier, Blackpool Promenade
Tales of desire, jealousy and love with a body count.
Come coupled, come single…
just don’t come innocent.
#ghost #haunting #Blackpool
January 8, 2026 at 8:15 AM
A rare day off from the graveyard at Smithills Hall, Bolton. Centuries of history, a martyr’s ghost… and not a single apparition spotted. Still, a perfect snowy Sunday. 🖤❄️
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Historic Smithills Hall - with Deborah Contessa
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January 6, 2026 at 7:32 AM
A rare day off from the graveyard at Smithills Hall, Bolton. Centuries of history, a martyr’s ghost… and not a single apparition spotted. Still, a perfect snowy Sunday. 🖤❄️
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January 5, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Just a whisper of 18th-century memento mori at St Peter’s Churchyard, Hartshead — for those who know how to look. #graves #mementomori #history
January 3, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Just a whisper of 18th-century memento mori at St Peter’s Churchyard, Hartshead — for those who know how to look. #graves #mementomori #history
The gnomon may be modern but the roughly worked pillar with a finely detailed dial plate hail from 1611 - a great find to begin 2026!
I do love a listed sundial! 🌞 #Hartshead #history #heritage #churchyard
I do love a listed sundial! 🌞 #Hartshead #history #heritage #churchyard
January 1, 2026 at 10:19 PM
The gnomon may be modern but the roughly worked pillar with a finely detailed dial plate hail from 1611 - a great find to begin 2026!
I do love a listed sundial! 🌞 #Hartshead #history #heritage #churchyard
I do love a listed sundial! 🌞 #Hartshead #history #heritage #churchyard
May the New Year treat you kindly . . . 🖤
#ghostwalks #cemeterytours #bestwishes #happynewyear #NewYear #Happy2026
#ghostwalks #cemeterytours #bestwishes #happynewyear #NewYear #Happy2026
December 31, 2025 at 1:33 PM
May the New Year treat you kindly . . . 🖤
#ghostwalks #cemeterytours #bestwishes #happynewyear #NewYear #Happy2026
#ghostwalks #cemeterytours #bestwishes #happynewyear #NewYear #Happy2026
St Maxentius’ Churchyard, Bradshaw.
While the Victorian graves speak of a more recent past, it is the ancient tower that commands this place, weathered by centuries, watching generations come and go long before these stones were laid. #graves #tower #history #churchyard
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While the Victorian graves speak of a more recent past, it is the ancient tower that commands this place, weathered by centuries, watching generations come and go long before these stones were laid. #graves #tower #history #churchyard
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St Maxentius’ Churchyard, Bradshaw , with Deborah Contessa - The Cemetery Lady
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December 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
St Maxentius’ Churchyard, Bradshaw.
While the Victorian graves speak of a more recent past, it is the ancient tower that commands this place, weathered by centuries, watching generations come and go long before these stones were laid. #graves #tower #history #churchyard
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While the Victorian graves speak of a more recent past, it is the ancient tower that commands this place, weathered by centuries, watching generations come and go long before these stones were laid. #graves #tower #history #churchyard
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An unassuming churchyard…
with centuries beneath its feet.
From the ancient cross to the waiting gargoyles and the coffin cart within — St Lawrence’s remembers.
An unassuming churchyard…
with centuries beneath its feet.
From the ancient cross to the waiting gargoyles and the coffin cart within — St Lawrence’s remembers.
Graveyard of St Lawrence, Crosby Ravensworth, Cumbria
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December 27, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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An unassuming churchyard…
with centuries beneath its feet.
From the ancient cross to the waiting gargoyles and the coffin cart within — St Lawrence’s remembers.
An unassuming churchyard…
with centuries beneath its feet.
From the ancient cross to the waiting gargoyles and the coffin cart within — St Lawrence’s remembers.
A Ghost Story for Christmas
YouTube video by Deborah Contessa
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December 23, 2025 at 8:56 PM
A marvellous turnout for our final cemetery tour of 2025 — my heartfelt thanks to all who joined us among the graves.
Enjoy a most restful Yuletide… I shall be waiting for you in March. #graves #cemetery #blackpool #history
Enjoy a most restful Yuletide… I shall be waiting for you in March. #graves #cemetery #blackpool #history
December 22, 2025 at 5:48 AM
A marvellous turnout for our final cemetery tour of 2025 — my heartfelt thanks to all who joined us among the graves.
Enjoy a most restful Yuletide… I shall be waiting for you in March. #graves #cemetery #blackpool #history
Enjoy a most restful Yuletide… I shall be waiting for you in March. #graves #cemetery #blackpool #history
Thank you for attending Saturday’s Merry Bloody Christmas Ghost Walk. The dead were pleased. I look forward to your return on Valentine’s Day. Bring your friends — love, after all, has a habit of ending badly 🖤
#haunted #Blackpool #ghosts
#haunted #Blackpool #ghosts
December 21, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Thank you for attending Saturday’s Merry Bloody Christmas Ghost Walk. The dead were pleased. I look forward to your return on Valentine’s Day. Bring your friends — love, after all, has a habit of ending badly 🖤
#haunted #Blackpool #ghosts
#haunted #Blackpool #ghosts
A beautiful wander around the ancient graveyard of St Helen’s, Sefton today.
Tucked beside the Victorian headstones I found humble markers from the 1700s — and even the 1600s.
Weathered, plain, and quietly stunning
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Tucked beside the Victorian headstones I found humble markers from the 1700s — and even the 1600s.
Weathered, plain, and quietly stunning
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St Helen’s Churchyard, Sefton, Liverpool +with Deborah Contessa
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December 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
A beautiful wander around the ancient graveyard of St Helen’s, Sefton today.
Tucked beside the Victorian headstones I found humble markers from the 1700s — and even the 1600s.
Weathered, plain, and quietly stunning
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Tucked beside the Victorian headstones I found humble markers from the 1700s — and even the 1600s.
Weathered, plain, and quietly stunning
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Join me on the 19th or 20th December for a darkly delicious walk around the haunted streets of Blackpool.
Meet at Tourist Information, Promenade Blackpool at 7pm . . . If you dare!!
Meet at Tourist Information, Promenade Blackpool at 7pm . . . If you dare!!
November 30, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Join me on the 19th or 20th December for a darkly delicious walk around the haunted streets of Blackpool.
Meet at Tourist Information, Promenade Blackpool at 7pm . . . If you dare!!
Meet at Tourist Information, Promenade Blackpool at 7pm . . . If you dare!!
A twilight wander through St Chad’s Churchyard, Kirkby…
Victorian stones, plain 18th-century graves, a (false but fabulous) witch legend, and whispers of secret tunnels beneath the church. #folklore #legend #graves #history
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Victorian stones, plain 18th-century graves, a (false but fabulous) witch legend, and whispers of secret tunnels beneath the church. #folklore #legend #graves #history
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Deborah Contessa explores the stones & legends of St Chads Churchyard, Kirkby
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November 30, 2025 at 8:44 PM
A twilight wander through St Chad’s Churchyard, Kirkby…
Victorian stones, plain 18th-century graves, a (false but fabulous) witch legend, and whispers of secret tunnels beneath the church. #folklore #legend #graves #history
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Victorian stones, plain 18th-century graves, a (false but fabulous) witch legend, and whispers of secret tunnels beneath the church. #folklore #legend #graves #history
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