Guardians of the Abbey Tote Bag

BACKGROUND

Bram Stoker, a Victorian writer and theatre manager, holidayed in Whitby in 1890. Like so many, he was smitten by the Romantic splendour of the ruined abbey, St Mary’s Graveyard and the many bats which flitted around the churches of the town. Following a visit to the old Whitby Library, now The Quayside Restaurant on Pier Road, he read 'An Account of the Principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia' and thus armed, went on to create the Gothic novel, par excellence, Dracula. Here, I have illuminated two of Stoker's inspirations - the abbey and the bats - with a sublime full moon to create a Gothic classic. 

At its inaugural test run at the Tomorrows Ghosts Festival in October 2023, this striking Gothic Art totebag based upon the popular ‘Guardians of the Abey’ proved to very popular. Now this eye-catching, dark art accessory can be yours, to wear at school, college or about town.

DESCRIPTION

The 'Guardians' Totebag, with its long handles, can be carried by hand or over the shoulder. Dimensions measure 42 x 38cm (16.5 x 14.9 inch).

Embroidery 18 Tubular Hoop Approx Print Area 36 x 33cm (14 x 13inch)

PRODUCTION

The ‘Guardians’ totebag is British-made, printed by Supreme Prints in Bridgend, South Wales who have produce Tshirts for the Reading, Leeds and Glastonbury Festivals, PJ Harvey, Tough Mudder, Manchester United amongst others.