I have worked as a professional archive researcher for over 20 years. After graduating in History from Royal Holloway, University of London, I trained at a leading research agency under the guidance of Prof. Nick Barratt, and for a long time I've been one of the principal genealogists for the BAFTA-winning TV series Who Do You Think You Are? (BBC1), a role that I still enjoy.
I'm the author of Discover Your Ancestors' Occupations (2015) and former editor of Your Family History magazine, and have written regularly for Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine and Discover Your Ancestors periodical. I've traced the history of properties for the TV series A House Through Time (BBC2), Hidden House History (History Channel) and Nick Knowles’ Original Features (UKTV).
I undertake research at national repositories such as the British Library as well as smaller regional archives. I have assisted historic environment consultancy RMA Heritage with a range of property development schemes and was a regular speaker for the Institute of Historical Research course ‘Methods and Sources for Historical Research’ at The National Archives.
I regularly appear on TV for Who Do You Think You Are? (BBC1 and RTE1). Past appearances also include BBC Breakfast (BBC1), The One Show (BBC1), A House Through Time (BBC2), Find My Past (Yesterday) and BBC South East Today (BBC1). I am a member of the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain, the Vernacular Architecture Group, the Domestic Buildings Research Group Surrey and the Society of Genealogists. I have a Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural History with Distinction from the University of Oxford having studied under Dr Paul Barnwell, and completed the Weald & Downland Museum's Continuing Professional Development courses in Vernacular Architecture (1350-2000).
I'm the author of Discover Your Ancestors' Occupations (2015) and former editor of Your Family History magazine, and have written regularly for Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine and Discover Your Ancestors periodical. I've traced the history of properties for the TV series A House Through Time (BBC2), Hidden House History (History Channel) and Nick Knowles’ Original Features (UKTV).
I undertake research at national repositories such as the British Library as well as smaller regional archives. I have assisted historic environment consultancy RMA Heritage with a range of property development schemes and was a regular speaker for the Institute of Historical Research course ‘Methods and Sources for Historical Research’ at The National Archives.
I regularly appear on TV for Who Do You Think You Are? (BBC1 and RTE1). Past appearances also include BBC Breakfast (BBC1), The One Show (BBC1), A House Through Time (BBC2), Find My Past (Yesterday) and BBC South East Today (BBC1). I am a member of the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain, the Vernacular Architecture Group, the Domestic Buildings Research Group Surrey and the Society of Genealogists. I have a Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural History with Distinction from the University of Oxford having studied under Dr Paul Barnwell, and completed the Weald & Downland Museum's Continuing Professional Development courses in Vernacular Architecture (1350-2000).