# Event Details - **Event Name**: New Ways Into History: From Smells to Sonnets - Gower Street - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us with Will Tullett, author of 'Sniff: A History of Smells', and Catherine Clarke, author of 'A History of England in 25 Poems.About this EventJoin us with Will Tullett, author of 'Sniff: A History of Smells', and Catherine Clarke, author of 'A History of England in 25 Poems', to discover new ways into history from smells to sonnets.Sniff: A History of Smells is a remarkable account of the weird and wonderful history of smell: Moving through key locations, from libraries to forests, churches to hospitals, Will Tullett explores the peculiar history of smell. We smell witchcraft and M**der, fin de siècle Parisian theatres, and cinemas in 1960s New York. What emerges is not just a history of smells, but biographies of the many noses that have sniffed them.A History of England in 25 Poems is a portal to the past; a constant companion, filled with vivid voices and surprising stories alongside familiar landmarks, and language that speaks in new ways on each reading. Catherine Clarke’s knowledge and passion take us inside the words and the moments they capture, with thoughtful insights, humour and new perspectives on how the nation has dreamed itself into existence – and some unexpected new versions of England’s story.Will Tullett is a senior lecturer in early modern history at the University of York. As well as being the author of Sniff: A History of Smells, he has written Smell in Eighteenth-Century England: A Social Sense and Smell and the Past: Noses, Archives, Narratives.Catherine Clarke is a Professor at the Institute of Historical Research, University of London, and Director of the Victoria County History of England. She was previously Professor of English Literature at the University of Southampton, where she remains a Visiting Professor. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/new-ways-into-history-from-smells-to-sonnets-gower-street/100001997692809971 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Waterstones - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 28, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Waterstones - **lat**: 51.522448 - **long**: -0.132181 - **full address**: Waterstones, 82 Gower Street, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: New Ways Into History: From Smells to Sonnets - Gower Street - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/3c6ba8ee036e684c861d0378c1e196d8fe8bd7956730d4865784f282c7541f23-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1789503779 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is New Ways Into History: From Smells to Sonnets - Gower Street being held? - **A:** New Ways Into History: From Smells to Sonnets - Gower Street takes place on Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Waterstones, 82 Gower Street, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing New Ways Into History: From Smells to Sonnets - Gower Street? - **A:** New Ways Into History: From Smells to Sonnets - Gower Street is organized by Waterstones. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Waterstones's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Waterstones a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Waterstones has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** New Ways Into History: From Smells to Sonnets - Gower Street is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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