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Suffolk, England, United Kingdom

My work includes:Historic buildings' research and analysis. Statements of significance, heritage assessments and conservation statements. Historical research - archival and desk-based. Research and content-writing for heritage interpretation, guidebooks and leaflets. Research and curatorial advice for heritage projects.I have a particular interest in.

Continuing to work on the Raise the Roof project at Oxburgh Hall, and also providing curatorial support to projects and properties across the East of England, including Melford Hall, Lavenham Guildhall, Flatford, Peckover House, & Sutton Hoo.

Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk

Project role as curator for Oxburgh Hall during a £6m building conservation project (“Raise the Roof”) and £200k visitor experience project (“Endurance”). My role as curator for a wide portfolio of properties in the region is being backfilled for the duration of this project.Key roles for “Raise the Roof”:- managing the commissioning and delivery of a.

Bury St Edmunds

As a consultant, I deliver specialist curatorial advice to a portfolio of properties in the East of England, including four Accredited Museums. I cover collections, interiors, historic buildings (including vernacular buildings), gardens, designed landscapes and open countryside. I have worked with: Wimpole Hall and Estate, Ickworth Estate, Oxburgh Hall.

East Of England

I had curatorial responsibility for a small portfolio of mainly vernacular properties in Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire. Working alongside more senior colleagues I developed my experience of interpreting, presenting and assessing the significance of a wide range of collections, buildings and landscapes.

Ipswich, United Kingdom

Carrying out historical research for the legal department using a broad range of primary sources held at the various branches of the Suffolk Record Office. Preparing detailed reports. Presenting findings to committee.

Master'S Degree, Building History, Distinction

Modules studied: Research skills; Building analysis and recording; Conservation philosophy, law and practice; Medieval building history.

Master’S Degree, Medieval Studies

Course modules included: The archaeology of medieval East Anglia, Interpreting the Middle Ages, Cultural Strategies and the Visual Arts in.

Bachelor’S Degree, Combined Studies In Arts: History Of Architecture And Medieval Studies, First Class Honours With Special Merit

Modules studied included: Early and Late Medieval Literature, Medieval Culture, Place name studies, Early Medieval archaeology, History of.