In 2014 I took a career break to explore my love of history, luckily landing a seasonal job at Flag Fen Archaeology Park. I have worked in the museums and heritage sector ever since, taking on various roles within operations, schools and collections teams. With encouragement I went on to study archaeology as a mature student, graduating in 2019.
Since then, I have had the opportunity to work closely with the archaeology collections of Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery, joining the Archaeological Archives Enhancement Project, where I have been fortunate enough to work alongside and learn from some incredibly talented people.
As a team we have approached the project from the ground up, interrogating every aspect of the archives and building in the latest museum and archaeology practices. These legacy archives are always full of surprises, requiring us to constantly adapt and improve our knowledge and skills.
Applying for an upgrade from Affiliate to Associate was a chance to reflect on all that I have learnt and achieved since the beginning of the project. To have that recognised professionally has been an amazing experience.
