Above: At The Old House, Hereford.

My interest in medical matters is in my blood: my paternal grandmother was a "woman who birthed people and laid them out" and on my mother's side my ancestors were named Leech (from the Saxon "Laece" meaning healer).

As a Medical Historian I strive to bring academic rigour (I am a graduate of Cardiff, Birmingham and Staffordshire Universities and hold the Diploma in Medical History from the Society of Apothecaries), to my displays and presentations so all aspects have been thoroughly researched using primary and secondary sources, and clients and audiences are receiving the most accurate information.

I have been the resident medieval surgeon for Tewkesbury Medieval Festival for a number of years and regularly appear at Hampton Court Castle, Leominster, The Commandery Worcester; Ludlow Castle, among others, and a number of community historical festivals. I have also worked for the National Trust, CADW and English Heritage.


As an author, I have written a number of books and articles on aspects of medical history.

I have also appeared in a number of documentaries, the latest being series 2 of "Mystic Britain": "Leeches, Plagues and Potions" and "The Great Plague" and the Black Death" for Channel 5, and for HIstory Hit.