On trying to think where I should start, I figured that the beginning would be a good idea. I used to enjoy history immensely at school and I can’t remember why I chose not to pursue it! I’m not sure I could admit to having been very academic in my ‘youth’, I enjoyed the company of my friends a lot more than the lessons themselves and there were many a school report stating ‘has potential’ and ‘easily distracted’! Despite that, I did leave school with 5 O Levels and 3 CSEs and I went on to study A Levels in Biology and Computer Science, not that they went hand in hand, but I just ‘fancied it. I then went on to Study a Computer Science degree (which I packed in early because I realised that programming bored me silly!) and settled for the Dip. H.E. qualification. I recall a visit to the careers advisor full of ideas of becoming a marine biologist or something; I came out thinking I would make an excellent secretary! As it turns out, I worked my way through IT and e-marketing and it’s great fun. I don’t recall when my fascination for the Time team programs started, but I remember my first full episode was the Fogou in Cornwall somewhere. Since then, I’ve been hooked! My favourite episode to date has to be Coventry, probably because it’s where I grew up. A few years ago, I decided to take it upon myself and study for a foundation course in History to prepare me for acceptance on to the Degree should I ever have the time and the finances. My hobbies include: History, Archaeology (strictly armchair), Films (Sci-Fi, Horror, Thrillers), Reading, Football (go Man U!), Art, Socialising, Ten Pin Bowling, Swimming, web ‘stuff’ and chatting on the net – doesn’t leave a lot of time for much else! I share my life with Dave who is happy to indulge my need for Discovery/History channel programmes.
Special Interest Areas
Tudor, Victorian, Edwardian, Georgian, WWII, Titanic
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