About

Stephen is a cultural historian, genealogist and heritage professional. A graduate of Bath Spa University and the Global Academy of Liberal Arts, he is passionate about history, art, culture, and story-telling.

Stephen is a published author of online and limited-print articles, with experience in public speaking, lecturing, seminar teaching, conference presentations, and television interviews, which have been broadcast in the UK and the USA.

Stephen holds a BSc(Hons) in Geography and Heritage, as well as an MA in Heritage Management, both from Bath Spa University. He has also studied with the Global Academy of Liberal Arts (GALA) at Claremont Graduate University in Los Angeles, and the Centro Studi e Archivio della Comunicazione (CSAC) at the University of Parma in Italy. Stephen is currently studying for his PhD in History at the University of Exeter.

Stephen’s published works include online and limited-print articles on the religious and cultural history of America, as well as the history and culture of the county of Somerset, and other historical research topics, art exhibition reviews, and developments in the museum and heritage sector. His media appearances include an online documentary short about the life and work of Peter Kropotkin, a guest appearance on the American television show Higher Education Today, and an interview on behalf of Bath Medical Museum for a feature on BBC Bargain Hunt.

Stephen is a highly qualified and experienced professional in the heritage sector. He has worked for several museums and heritage organisations in the UK, including English Heritage, the Bath Preservation Trust, and the American Museum & Gardens. Stephen’s professional expertise encompasses the curation and conservation of historic house and museum collections, as well as customer service provision and venue hire in museums and heritage sites.

For more information about his skills, experience, and projects, please visit Stephen’s LinkedIn profile or the Projects page on this website. For further information about Stephen’s research and teaching activities, please visit his University of Exeter Faculty Profile.