Lindley Late - Murder Most Florid with Dr Mark Spencer

Demonstration / Talk / Lecture
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20
Jan

RHS Lindley Library

RHS Lindley Library

Address

80 Vincent Square, London

Venue

RHS Lindley Library

Booking

  • Member

    £10

  • Non-member

    £10

  • Other Prices

    Pay what you can

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Overview

  • Event times

    6.30pm – 8pm, Doors open at 6pm

  • Subject

    Demonstration / Talk / Lecture

Discover how plants can be crucial in crime scene investigation, helping to identify a suspect or locate a victim, in this talk by forensic botanist Dr Mark Spencer.

Apparently mundane plants such as brambles and nettles can provide valuable insights into when a crime was committed. Fragments of leaves and seeds embedded in soil on the footwear of a suspect can place them at the scene.RHS membership not required. Additional tickets will be available on the door.

Uncover how forensic botany can assist police forces and how this field has played a role in solving major cases for decades.

RHS membership not required. Additional tickets will be available on the door. There will be plenty of time to ask questions.

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Speakers

  • Dr Mark Spencer - Mark is an experienced and internationally respected botanist, specialising in forensic botany, the plants of North-west Europe, invasive species and the history of botanical science. Since 2008 he has participated in many serious crime investigations across the UK, using his understanding of botany and landscape history to assist in missing person searches (especially ‘cold-cases’), assessing how long human remains have been in-situ and linking suspects to crime scenes. Discover more about his career and published works on his website.
  • RHS Lindley Library - Our beautiful library in central London holds world-renowned collections of rare and modern books, botanical art, photography and archives. Discover more about our library on the RHS website.

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Event Details

Doors open at 6pm, with the talk 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 donate an amount affordable to you with our 'pay what you can' tickets (min. £1 donation).



Additional info

For any questions, including accessibility enquiries, please email [email protected].

Accessibility: We regret our building is not fully accessible. In the event of an emergency guests must be able to independently manage stairs and we do not have accessible toilets onsite. Please contact us for more information on accessibility.

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The image in the banner was kindly provided by Dr Mark Spencer. 

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