Born in Norfolk and raised beside the Roman ruins at Caistor St Edmund, I am a landscape historian and Director of the Norfolk Archaeological Trust. Across my career, I’ve focused on protecting historic places while ensuring they remain accessible, resilient, and meaningful to the communities around them.
My work combines strategic leadership with practical delivery—securing funding, building partnerships, and working alongside staff, volunteers, local authorities, and sector partners to look after eleven nationally important sites across Norfolk.
Heritage Crime Prevention: Working with Norfolk Police and Norfolk Neighbourhood Watch to raise awareness of heritage crime and protect vulnerable historic sites.
Documentary Heritage: Trustee for NorAH (The Norfolk Archives and Heritage Development Foundation), supporting the preservation of historic records and public engagement with Norfolk’s archives.
Youth & Local History: Chair of the Girlguiding Norfolk Archive Centre Steering Group and a local Guide Leader, helping young people connect with local history.
I hold an MA in Landscape History (focusing on East Anglian settlement patterns) and a BA in History and History of Art from the University of East Anglia. My current research explores Dunston Hall and its connected families, looking at how detailed local history can directly inform public interpretation, storytelling, and the long-term stewardship of historic places.