The secret history of stone

Cultural geographer Tim Edensor is passionate about place. His career has taken him from the Taj Mahal to industrial ruins in England’s north, and now to Melbourne and its stone buildings.

Steve Grimwade

Published 28 March 2018

Episode 26

Wandering is the best way to get to know a place, says Dr Tim Edensor, and as a cultural geographer who has explored everything from what Christmas lights reveal about British class identity to Melbourne’s old stone buildings, he should know.

Episode recorded: March 1 2018

Producers: Dr Andi Horvath, Chris Hatzis and Silvi Vann-Wall Audio engineer and editor: Chris Hatzis

Banner image: Travellers Travel Photobook/Flickr

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