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 Worshipful Society of Apothecaries, of which I am a Fellow), 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.