My interest in history has always been about people – from my first ‘Kings and Queens’ sticker book to studying the history of the body at university, I’ve been fascinated by people, culture and social change. For me our places are rich with the experiences of the people who lived and worked there.
I studied History at university before taking a postgraduate degree in Museum Studies. Working in museums for six years gave me experience of managing, caring for and displaying objects, planning great visitor experiences and working with local communities and volunteers.
I’ve been lucky to work with a variety of collections from social history to costume, world cultures to fine art. This breadth has stood me in good stead for the wide-ranging remit of a curator at the National Trust.