History books remember the kings and bishops.
But what about the tanners, the match-girls, the dockers?
Their world had a smell. We've forgotten it.
A project recovering the lost scent-history of an ancient city — and the working people whose lives defined it.
Become a Nosewitness
One email. First to know about tellings, scents, and stories.
The Five Nose Lines
Work with Gloucester Stinks
Ian Evans — practitioner, speaker, and founder of the Nosewitness methodology
Talks & keynotes
For businesses, civic organisations, conferences, and cultural institutions.
Smell events
Immersive sensory experiences for heritage sites, festivals, and corporate gatherings.
Heritage & education
The Nosewitness methodology for schools, archives, museums, and care settings.
Partnerships & sponsorship
Strategic alignment with Gloucester Stinks and the Festival of the Senses vision.
If something here has sparked an idea — a talk, an event, a collaboration — get in touch. I respond personally.
Send a propositionOr write directly: hello@gloucesterstinks.com