I bring together professional experience in museum education, public engagement, military service, and living history. My journey into museums began through the charity Outside In, whose curatorial programme, hosted by the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum, introduced participants to the process of researching and developing museum exhibitions.

For my exhibition project, I chose to tell the story of Operation Varsity the largest single-day airborne operation in history and one that remains remarkably underrepresented in public memory. During my research, I tracked down Philip Aucott, a veteran of No. 13 Platoon, A Company, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, who fought during the operation. Establishing that connection was a defining moment and I remain privileged to be in contact with Philip today. His experiences continue to provide invaluable insight into the men behind the history I seek to preserve and share.

Following this, I went on to work as a Community curator essentially offering the Museum Outreach programme, delivering engaging and accessible history programmes to schools, history societies, SEND groups, and community organisations. These experiences strengthened my belief that history should be inclusive, personal, and brought to life through authentic storytelling.

I specialise in the British Airborne Forces of the Second World War, with particular expertise in the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and the 151 / 156 Parachute Battalion. Through years of dedicated research, archival work, and living history, I have developed an in depth understanding of these units, their operations, equipment, and, most importantly, the men who served within them.

I am the co founder and organiser of First of the First Living History Group, a premier British Airborne living history organisation dedicated to delivering historically accurate interpretation, educational displays, and immersive public engagement. Our work combines rigorous research with authentic presentation to honour the legacy of Britain's airborne soldiers and inspire new audiences to engage with their history, working closely with the 156 Parachute Battalion Family Association, helping preserve the battalion's legacy by researching individual servicemen and reconnecting families with their relatives' wartime experiences. Whether uncovering forgotten stories or helping descendants better understand the lives of those who served, my aim is to ensure these histories are preserved and passed on to future generations.

Alongside my historical work, I serve as a Reserve Rifleman in an Anti-Tank Platoon. My current military service provides a practical understanding of soldiering that complements my historical research, allowing me to bridge the gap between the experiences of the past and those serving today.

My presentations combine meticulous research, original artefacts, living history, and first hand accounts to deliver engaging, thought provoking talks for museums, schools, heritage organisations, military audiences, and the wider public. Above all, I seek to ensure that the stories of Britain's armed forces are not only remembered but understood through the people, places, and families they continue to inspire.