The Scent of London – A History of Local Smells with Will Tullett

Lecture

Will Tullett, an expert in the history of smell and heritage, will take participants on a sensory journey through the local area, exploring its rich and evocative “smell-scape.” This unique experience delves into the olfactory history of the region, uncovering how the scents of the past have shaped the cultural and social fabric of British life. From the pungent odours of stables, once the backbone of rural and urban economies, to the aromas of bustling market streets, Will Tullett will guide attendees through this often overlooked sense.

Speaker

Will Tullett (He/him) is a Senior Lecturer in Early Modern History at the University of York, specialising in research and teaching across three main areas: sensory history, embodied history, and environmental history. His research interests encompass the history of smell and heritage, the materialisation and embodiment of gender, as well as the histories of medicine, science, pollution, and environmental degradation.

£5

Wednesday 14th May

6:30-7:30pm in the Crypt

(with time after for questions and discussion)

2025 Lecture Series: Sights and Sounds of Marylebone

In celebration of St Marylebone’s rich heritage, the 2025 Lecture Series returns, inviting you on a sensory journey that brings the past to life. Through a series of evening talks, we offer you the opportunity to explore history not just as events, but as experiences.  

We have an incredible selection of historians and educators who will each give the audience the opportunity to engage with visuals, audio, and even tastes, textures and smells…