William Tullett is an Associate Professor of Sensory History at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge. When not being sat on by his two cats, he spends his time following his nose through the archives of the past and the environments of the present. He is currently part of the major EU-Horizon 2020 funded project ‘Odeuropa’, examining the history and heritage of smells in Europe from the 1600s to the 1920s using methods ranging from computer science to chemistry. He has also worked on the senses in a range of other projects, including recent research on the Covid-19 pandemic and our senses.

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William Tullett

Speaker

Danny is the Library Engagement Officer at Wellcome Collection. He has published articles on facial expressions and physiognomy, appeared on radio and television and been a guest lecturer at the National Portrait Gallery on the subject of beauty.

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Danny Rees

Host

Professor Cecilia Jacobo combines a doctoral degree in heritage science with 15-plus years of experience in media and publishing to explore new ways of presenting historic objects and spaces, using technology to creatively incorporate multisensory components in exhibitions and develop fresh narratives that resonate with visitors. Her research on olfactory heritage has captured the public’s imagination and has been featured in over 300 media outlets worldwide, including interviews on BBC News and Breakfast, the Guardian, The Times, Channel 5, Newsweek and CNN. Cecilia is passionate about leading outstanding public engagement, inclusive and educational events, including workshops, presentations and talks.
 
 

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Professor Cecilia Bembibre Jacobo

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<p>A chance to hear about and talk about ideas with others.</p>

Discussion

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This event will have British Sign Language interpretation.

This event will be delivered in British Sign Language, with an English language voiceover.

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We’ll be in the Viewing Room. It’s next to the Library entrance on level 2, which you can reach by taking the lift or the stairs.

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That stinks

Join Professor William Tullett, author of ‘Smell in Eighteenth-Century England’, with host Danny Rees in a discussion exploring the sensory history of the 19th century, around the time of the ‘Great Stink’. Tullett will consider the historical importance of the sense of smell and the public-health impacts of the air around us. Then, with guidance from smell scientist Cecilia Bembibre Jacobo, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a range of intriguing aromas from the past. 

You’ll be able to ask questions and share your thoughts after the discussion.

Join Professors William Tullett and Cecilia Bembibre Jacobo as they explore the sensory history of the 19th century and the 'Great Stink', and how our sense of smell impacts daily life, both at a personal and public level.

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