From ‘deadly dapperlings’ to ‘weeping widows’. Join the Lindley Library and author Sandra Lawrence as we discover the fascinating and fantastical world of mushrooms.
Come along to this talk as we explore the connections between fungi, folklore and superstition through history, and around the world.
Uncover the dangers of approaching a fairy ring, why Charles Darwin’s sister detested stinkhorn and how one fungus can control the mind of ants.
There will be plenty of time to ask questions, plus join us for a drink after the conversation and explore the RHS Lindley Library's collection of gardening books.
Tickets are required for the event with the ticket cost supporting the RHS Lindley Library.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speaker
Sandra Lawrence - Journalist and author of multiple books including Miss Willmott's Ghosts, the new biography of Ellen Ann Willmott, and Witch’s Garden: Plants in Folklore, Magic and Traditional Medicine.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Event Details
Doors open at 6pm, with the conversation beginning at 6.30pm.
Tickets for this event are required, with the ticket cost supporting the RHS Lindley Library. Some tickets will be available on the door. RHS membership not required.
To keep the event as accessible as possible you can choose a full price ticket (£10) or you can make a donation of an amount affordable to you.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ticket Information
Purchase your ticket on EventBrite. Please note: When purchasing tickets, you are leaving the RHS website. Tickets are made available through Eventbrite on behalf of the RHS. Both the RHS and Eventbrite terms and conditions and privacy policy will apply.