Museum of London Archaeology

Faculty Member, Osteology

Other Affiliations: University of Birmingham, IAA

Head of Osteology

Thesis Title: (University of Bradford 1998) An evaluation of the funerary archaeology of Shetland and its potential, with examination of skeletal remains and recommendations for future resource management

About

Since obtaining a degree in Archaeological Science and an MSc (with distinction) from the University of Bradford, I have been fortunate enough to be continually employed in commercial archaeology. This has allowed me to gain extensive knowledge of and experience in the analysis of human remains, and fostered a particular interest in persuing an holistic approach to the interpretation of our past.

I currently manage a team of human and animal bone specialists for Museum of London Archaeology (I am a member of the Chartered Management Institute). Current commercial work includes analysis of a fascinating post-medieval assemblage from the Royal London Hospital and editing the volume on the Medieval cemetery of St Mary Spital (in prep) amongst others. I have also forged links with several academic partners and am undertaking grant-funded research into venereal syphilis in post-medieval London and the treatment of fractures in the Roman period.

As an experienced forensic archaeologist, I provide specialist advice to the City and Metropolitan Police and co-authored the national standards for forensic archaeology.

I teach undergraduate and post-graduates both osteoarchaeology and forensic archaeology at Birmingham University (where I am an Honorary Research Fellow), City University, London Metropolitan University and Christchurch, Canterbury.

Osteological work has also lead to involvement in several television programmes, including Time Team and the One Show.

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