We have all heard of celebrity doppelgangers, but is your lookalike from 300 years ago? This National Lookalike Day (20th April), The York and Edinburgh Dungeon are on the hunt for people who resemble some of the most infamous rogues from each city’s darkest historical tales.
Whether your husband looks like a Dick (Turpin, to be precise) or your mother-in-law is a bit of a witch, The Dungeons is asking people to nominate their friends, family or (un)loved ones who remind them of the region’s most infamous historical villains.
Whether they are ‘lit’ like Guy Fawkes, have the look of the plague or still dress like they were born in the 19th century if you know someone who looks like a modern-day villain, all you need to do is head to The York or Edinburgh Dungeon Facebook page and submit your photo to the ‘National Lookalikes’ post on Saturday 20th April.
The most ‘orrible lookalike selected by each attraction will get their hands on a fun yet frightening freebie, which includes four free tickets to The Dungeons to see if they have what it takes to come face to face with their historical doppelganger and survive to tell the tale…
Mark Mattinson, General Manager of The York Dungeon, said: “The Dungeons are renowned for bringing historical characters to life, but now we’re on the lookout for someone who looks like they could fit in among our infamous rogues.
“Submit their photo for a chance to win entry for a group of four, so they can come face to face with their spine-tingling lookalike. If you know a modern-day Dick (Turpin, obviously) we want to hear from you!”
For further information and to book a visit to The York or Edinburgh Dungeon, please visit the website here: https://www.thedungeons.com/