Colours of Our Mind: The Science of Synaesthesia

11:00 am, October 19 2025

Backyard Comedy Club, Bethnal Green

Speaker: Mary Spiller

Did you know some people can taste words or see music? Welcome to the fascinating world of synaesthesia: a unique way of experiencing the world where the senses blend together.

Our guest speaker: Mary Spiller

Mary Spiller, Senior Lecturer at the University of East London, will offer us a glimpse into this wondrous phenomenon.

Mary’s research explores how our senses can cross-wire in surprising and creative ways, opening up fresh ways of seeing the world. 

About Sunday Assembly London

Sunday Assembly London is your regular and reliable stop for a welcoming, accessible and inspiring Sunday community, where you can hear talks and poetry, sing songs and make new friends.

Stay after for tea, biscuits, and chat in the Backyard Comedy Club. Then join us for a local meal, picnic, or a drink and card games at the pub.

→ Our next assembly: Keep Calm and Carry On: Stress Awareness, 2nd November
← Our previous assembly: The Choir with No Name, 5th October

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