Journey to the Interior – a multi-sensory, participatory performance and feast by Monika Parrinder* “Descend, bold traveller, into the crater of the jökull of Snæfell, which the shadow of Scartaris touches before the Kalends of June, and you will attain the centre of the earth. I did it.” – Jules Verne, Journey to the Centre of... Continue Reading →
Kensal Green Cemetery geology walk n.1
Today I went on an exploration of Kensal Green cemetery, with geologist Diana Clements. We were looking for famous geologists, engineers and zoologists, marked on the map drawn up by former local resident geologist, Eric Robinson, who led many groups around the cemetery looking at the graves and the stones they were made from At the same... Continue Reading →
sensory workshop 4 – scent
Our latest workshop was focused on exploration of SCENT, in relation to memory, "nostalghia" and geology. Our first guest contributor was Michael Isted, who is a fully qualified Phytotherapist BSc (Hons) and who has a passion for introducing ways in which people can invigorate and revitalise life through the power of plants. Michael presented some of the unique flavours... Continue Reading →