Lafcadio Hearn – Kwaidan (Sat 6 September – Sun 2 November ’25)

This Autumn at Ushaw, see a touring exhibition of prints inspired by Lafcadio Hearn’s Kwaidan book of Japanese ghost stories. Perfect for spooky season!

Hearn studied at Ushaw in the 1860s, subsequently he travelled in America and the Caribbean before settling in Japan.

Renowned for his late nineteenth century works on Japanese life and culture, the exhibition features 40 original prints in response to the ghost stories.

The display at Ushaw will also feature works from Ushaw’s Library and from the Oriental Museum, University of Durham.

Lafcadio Hearn – Kwaidan is on display from Saturday 6 September – Sunday 2 November 2025.

Entry is included with an Ushaw Membership or Day Pass.

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Location

Ushaw Historic House
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW

Date

06 Sep 2025

Cost

Free with Admission

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