About this Event
Please note this is NOT a ZOOM Lecture but an in person lecture. Doors open at 6:30pm and talk starts at 7pm
The Secret Life of Plants: Exploring the World of Plant Spirits with Hector Russell
Throughout history, plants have been revered not only for their medicinal properties but also for their spiritual qualities. From the sacred groves of the ancient Druids to the folk traditions of European herbalism, plants have long been regarded as living beings possessing their own unique spirits and powers.
In this talk, we will explore the world of plant spirit herbalism, uncovering the folklore, mythology and ancient wisdom surrounding some of this land's most revered medicinal plants, including mugwort, hawthorn, elder and mistletoe. We will also consider how using meditation, intuition and direct experience can deepen our relationship with the natural world, offering a different way of understanding the plants that grow around us.
About Hector Russell
Hector Russell is a qualified herbalist and founder of Hector's Herbs. Having trained at the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London and graduating in 2024, he combines his practice of traditional Western herbal medicine with a deep interest in plants and the natural world.
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at The Last Tuesday Society is London’s best award-winning alternative cocktail bar hidden within The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities. A drinker’s cabinet of wonder filled curious cocktails & extraordinary elixirs —The Last Tuesday Society’s Absinthe Parlour is truly a hidden treasure of East London. Opened by collectors, drinks historians & absinthe experts — Allison Crawbuck (Brooklyn) & Rhys Everett (London) in 2016, the duo bring with them a shared passion for the mysterious world of spirits & the macabre.
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Event is suitable for 18+ over only. Please contact [email protected] with any questions, allergies or dietary requirements. Refunds for in-person events are only possible up to 7 days prior to the event date.
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The Last Tuesday Society / Viktor Wynd's Museum of Curiosities, 11 Mare Street, London, United Kingdom
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