Written by Lauren
Rating: 5
VERIFIED
As a London Month of the Dead regular, I was chuffed to have an event around Christmas. The performance was fantastic and the atmosphere was perfect!
Description
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Live Music, Something A Little Different and Theatre/Arts
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Tickets from £12.50
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Over 18
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Sat, 25th Oct 2025 @ 15:30 - 16:55
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15:30 - 16:55
Human taphonomy is the scientific study of how physical bodies
decay after death and is an essential tool in the criminal
investigation process, where determining the time of death of a
victim can be crucial to a case.
Much of our knowledge on this subject comes about as a result of
Human Taphonomy Facilities (or Body Farms) which allow decaying
corpses to be scientifically studied. The UK does not currently
have such a resource (though there are eight in the US). Dr
Williams will make the case for why we need such a facility in this
country.
This illustrated presentation will explore the research that is
undertaken at Human Taphonomy Facilities across the world, and
discuss the ethical and logistical challenges to establishing one
in the UK. It will discuss the arguments for and against having one
in the UK, and allow people to make up their own mind about
them.
PROFESSOR
ANNA WILLIAMS
Anna is Professor of
Forensic at the University of
Lancashire. She is a forensic anthropologist
with considerable casework experience with police and forensic
science providers, and a research interest in forensic taphonomy
and decomposition.
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Tickets/Times
| Ticket | Event time | Cost |
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BODY FARM
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15:30 - 16:55 | £12.50 |
Location
Address
Guys Hospital Chapel, Entrance via the Courtyard, St. Thomas Street, London, SE1 9GU
Nearest Station
London Bridge (Tube)
Getting there
Organiser
A Curious Invitation and Antique Beat
Each year, Antique Beat and A Curious Invitation host London Month of the Dead, a festival of over 60 different events to inform, provoke and entertain on teh subject of mortality and the city.
Events include walks, talks, workshops, theatrical performances, storytelling, live-scored films, concerts, and visits to secret parts of the city.
Subjects span the cultural landscape from the forensic to the esoteric with an unparalleled range of speakers, performers, guides and experts.
Each year, London Month of the Dead donates 20% of ticket revenue to one of London's magnificent seven cemeteries.
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