Author Archives: SallyK

May Day with Deptford Jack in the Green and the Fowlers Troupe

Posted on May 8, 2025 by SallyK

The only member of the Fowlers Troupe I recognised, from seeing his work before, was Bob Humm,wearing the horse’s head.  Despite wearing a coronet of leaves I felt distinctly underdressed. The procession left its starting point at the Dog and … Continue reading →

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Sally Kindberg’s visit to Cornwall

Posted on May 8, 2025 by SallyK

My tiny Penzance bedroom – more like a ship’s cabin than a B&B room – overlooked the sea. The sea lured me out every morning despite the wet, grey weather, and I was fortified by a delicious breakfast. Everything is … Continue reading →

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Sally Kindberg in Cornwall

Posted on May 4, 2025 by SallyK

After a damp few days eventually the sun came out and I walked through Penzance to Marazion, using the coast path along the side of Mounts Bay, once the site of an ancient forest. I called inland at Gulval church … Continue reading →

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Sally Kindberg and the House of Mysterious Objects

Posted on April 21, 2025 by SallyK

Swedenborg House, the 18th century home of the Emanuel Swedenborg archive, is a house full of mysterious objects. More than one hundred years ago this house in Bloomsbury, London became home to all things related to the 18th century polymath, … Continue reading →

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Sally Kindberg and islands

Posted on April 15, 2025 by SallyK

Islands are like magnets to me. Some I’ve visited because I was commissioned to write about them, or run workshops on them, others simply because I was curious. Sometimes my notes stay in one of my drawing books, biding their … Continue reading →

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With the Society of Authors outside Meta’s London headquarters

Posted on April 12, 2025 by SallyK

Last week showing solidarity with other authors outside Meta’s HQ in Kings Cross.  

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Sally Kindberg and some family photos

Posted on April 11, 2025 by SallyK

A week or so ago I was sent a copy of this photo of me with an older sister (top right) and two cousins.  It was taken in my Nottingham grandmother’s garden I think. She also had a large dressing … Continue reading →

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Sally Kindberg and the House of Mysterious Objects

Posted on March 25, 2025 by SallyK

Another workshop event at Swedenborg House on April 16th. Check their site to register for a free ticket.  You could bring your own mysterious object to draw, although there are plenty of mysterious things in situ.  You could also could … Continue reading →

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Sally Kindberg and a happy school visit

Posted on March 12, 2025 by SallyK

Last week I visited an infants and junior school in Windsor. Recently my school visits have been to Sixth Forms, running workshops for the Royal Literary Fund encouraging writing skills, although in the past I have run many workshops in … Continue reading →

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Lunchtime excursion 1 – tennis soup

Posted on February 24, 2025 by SallyK

There were two types of soup at the tennis club cafe – lime green and bright orange. They tasted the same.  The occasional sound of laughter and lovely plocking of tennis balls outside made up for the dreadful soup.  I … Continue reading →

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