| Admin History | The University of Nottingham's Gothic Society only existed for one year from 1997-1998 (students from previous or subsequent intakes may have set up their own but no evidence has been found to date). The President was David Scruton, President of Vice was Cassandra Andrews-Kemp and Secretary was Anja Rohde. The Society was aimed at gathering together students interested in gothic music and fashion, arranging events such as film screenings, gigs, and parties in the cave next to the Highfields Lake. They also co-ordinated attendance at gigs and club nights in the region and beyond. Some of the events mentioned in the newsletter include a film screening at Broadgate Park of 'Event Horizon', 'Plan 9 from Outer Space' and 'Elvira, Mistress of Darkness' on Friday 13th March 1998. Also mentioned are cave parties (one of which features in the photographs), which involved gathering around a campfire listening to music. Plans for future events mentioned in the newsletter include a trip to Newstead Abbey, a Nottingham ghost walk, and a formal dinner. Regular club nights Spook and X are also promoted, along with the Whitby Easter weekend goth festival on the 24th April. Gigs of possible interest to Gothsoc members are listed, including Dream Disciples vs. Interia at Sam Fays, Nottingham, on 15th March, Leechwoman and Global Noise Attack at Sam Fays on 5th April, Faith and the Muse at Nottingham's Rock City on 20th April, New Model Army at Rock City on 25th May and The Damned in Derby on 24th April. |
| Custodial History | The Secretary of the Society took the photographs and saved the flyer and newsletter. Another Gothsoc flyer can be seen in the background of one of the photographs taken in her flat at Broadgate Park (self catering accommodation for students in Beeston). Other members of the Society have been contacted and encouraged to add any photographs or memorabilia to the collection. |