I was born in Manchester but grew up in Somerset and then Devon. As a child I was always interested in history and archaeology and constantly dug holes in my parents’ garden, much to their delight. My one and only find was a wheel from a steam train. As I grew older I developed an interest in all things Italian and art history, this led to me going to UCL to study for a BA in Italian and History of Art. I then decided to concentrate on Italian after the first year and dropped the history of art. I spent my year abroad in Salerno (just south of Naples) which was a great experience. While there I visited lots of interesting sites such as Pompeii and Paestum, I also climbed Vesuvius. I finished an MA in Italian studies (at UCL) in September and moved to Italy the day afterwards. I am living in Vietri sul Mare at the end of the Amalfi Coast, and am attempting to work as a freelance translator over the Internet. I don’t think I want to stay here permanently, it is a great place to come on holiday but working here is rather more problematic. I am considering applying to do a PhD next year at Exeter University. I have been watching Time Team for about 6 years now, and I keep up my interest in archaeology by reading on the subject when I have time.
Special Interest Areas
Roman Britain and the Italian Renaissance