Independent Researcher

Freelance Consultant

About

I originally specialised in the study of prehistoric flint tools but then moved into public archaeology and heritage education. I offer consultancy in public archaeology, heritage interpretation, archaeology education, policy development, advocacy and curriculum development.

I am Honorary Director of the Centre for Audio-Visual Study and Practice at the Institute of Archaeology in University College London, and was Head of Education at the Council for British Archaeology for 17 years. I am involved in research in public archaeology, the archaeological landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales, as well as the history of Anglo-Saxon England and early medieval Britain.

My interest in public heritage covers both theoretical issues of public engagement with the past, and practical issues of narrative creation and communication within heritage.

I have a keen interest in the portrayal of the past and of archaeology on television and in feature films, and in the use of audio-visual media in communicating archaeology to diverse audiences.

I have a great love of walking, the Pennine landscapes of northern England, good traditional British food (indeed food of all kinds really), real ale, and Japanese language and culture.

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