Category Archives: Travels

Sally Kindberg in Cornwall (part two)

Posted on September 2, 2022 by SallyK

I visited Cornwall recently to collect my small travelling Museum of Dust – its next stop is to briefly join an exhibition at the Art Workers Guild, then on to Swedenborg House (where I sometimes run workshops), later this year.  … Continue reading →

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Sally Kindberg in Cornwall again

Posted on September 2, 2022 by SallyK

A couple of weeks ago I returned to Falmouth, to walk (it’s a kind of meditation process for me), and to collect my Museum of Dust which has been on display and part of the Cabinet of Folklore and Magic … Continue reading →

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Sally Kindberg’s Museum of Dust – dust from the Great Wall of China

Posted on June 30, 2022 by SallyK

  In the early spring of 2012 I was in Beijing, taking part in children’s book festivals and running workshops. One freezing morning I visited the Great Wall at Mutianyu, 70km or so north east of the city. This section … Continue reading →

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Sally Kindberg and Ukraine rally

Posted on March 7, 2022 by SallyK

Crowds at the Ukraine rally and afterwards at the National Gallery in London.

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Sally Kindberg at Nottingham Goose Fair

Posted on January 30, 2022 by SallyK

Nottingham Goose Fair has been held annually since the 13th century, only interrupted by  plague, World Wars and the Covid pandemic.  Originally held in Nottingham’s Old Market Square, it was moved in the 1920s to the Forest Recreation Ground north … Continue reading →

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Sally Kindberg walking from Folkestone to Dover

Posted on August 11, 2021 by SallyK

The best bit of this walk last month was calling in at the aptly named Cliff Top Cafe in Capel le Ferne, which has home made cakes, very friendly staff and (usually) an amazing view. It’s very popular with (middle-aged) … Continue reading →

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Sally Kindberg’s visit to Cornwall

Posted on July 1, 2021 by SallyK

What an adventure! My first long train journey since I had Covid last spring.  Crossing the Tamar into Cornwall from Devon (where I was born btw) on the wonderful Brunel bridge is always a thrill.  I stayed in Penzance, exploring … Continue reading →

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Sally Kindberg’s notes from Cornwall

Posted on June 30, 2021 by SallyK

Walrus sighting reported in the nearby Scilly Isles. He apparently floated south from the Arctic on a melting iceberg.

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Sally Kindberg visits Folkestone again

Posted on May 23, 2021 by SallyK
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Walking in London again

Posted on May 18, 2021 by SallyK

A treat today when I revisited Pollocks Toy Museum in Fitzrovia, one of my favourite museums. Afterwards I walked to Bloomsbury, calling at Arthur Beale‘s shop in Seven Dials. Beale‘s, supplier of ropes and all things nautical, is due to … Continue reading →

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