I’m a freelance journalist and academic historian with a PhD from Birkbeck, University of London.
I’ve written for Munchies (Vice), CityMetric (New Statesman), City AM, The Grocer and Farmers Weekly, where I worked for two years as a business reporter. Recent cuts are on my writing page.
My historical research looks at food and cities in early modern Europe. There’s more to read, if you’re interested.
JOURNALISM HISTORY
Freelance journalist – September 2015 to present
- Writing or working shifts for Munchies (Vice), CityMetric (New Statesman), City AM, The Grocer and Farmers Weekly
Business reporter, Farmers Weekly – January 2014 to September 2015
- Wrote news, features, analysis and explainers for web and print, including online visualisations like maps, charts and infographics
- Shot and edited video, recorded audio interviews
- Appeared on BBC radio and TV as commentator – watchable, here
- Beat covered food industry, retailers, politics, commodity markets, economics and business management
Press Association Multimedia Foundation Course, Newcastle – August to December 2013
ACADEMIC HISTORY
Institute of Historical Research, School of Advanced Study, University of London – 2019 to 2020
- Economic History Society Anniversary Fellowship
Birkbeck, University of London – 2014 to 2019
- History MPhil/PhD – the street food sellers of London, 1600-1800 (Birkbeck School of Social Sciences, History and Philosophy postgraduate research scholarship) – passed viva without correction
- Early Modern History MA – Distinction
Durham University – 2010 to 2013
- History BA Hons – First Class
