Bio
I am a nurse by background. I've also worked as a manager in health authorities, and as a Civil Servant in the Department of Health. For 15 years I was the CEO of two health-related charities: the Queen's Nursing Institute and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine. So I have a great interest in all things nursing and medical.
My main hobby is historical research and writing - so far, all about medical crimes and mysteries!
I also give talks about my research and my books: you can find me on SpeakerNet here.
Talks and presentations
2020
6 February - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw - Bilton Men's Forum
17 March - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw - Stillington History and Archives AGM (postponed)
20 March - The Nightingale Shore Murder - Haxby Memorial Hall (postponed)
12 May - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw - Bishopthorpe Local History Group (postponed)
11 June - Solving the Nightingale Shore Murder - National Women's Register (online)
18 June - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw - Haxby and Wigginton History Group (postponed)
9 July - 'Murder as a Science' - the wickedness of Dr Warder - Buckingham U3A - online
21 July - The York Home for Nurses - Acomb Townswomen's Guild (postponed)
3 August - 'Murder as a Science' - the wickedness of Dr Warder - Thorley U3A - online
20 August - The York Home for Nurses - Poppleton WI (postponed)
18 Sept - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw - National Women's Register Annual Conference
October (date tbc) - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw - book launch - Dringhouses library
7 October - Solving the Nightingale Shore Murder - Bedford Tangent - online
15 October - Solving the Nightingale Shore Murder - Horsham Normandy WI - online
18 November - Solving the Nightingale Shore Murder - Carnegie Girls WI - online
4 Dec - Tales from Dringhouses Railway - Clements Hall History Group
2021
18 Feb - 'Murder as a Science' - the wickedness of Dr Warder - Horsham Normandy WI online
15 Apr -Tales from Dringhouses Railway - Dringhouses Local History Group
9 June - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw - Northallerton U3A
17 June - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw - Haxby and Wiggington History Group
19 August - "Petticoat Government" - The York Home for Nurses - Poppleton WI
Family history research
I have spent years doing family history research for my books and learned a lot along the way - mainly by making mistakes that could have been avoided! Now I'm a Family History Buddy at my City Library, helping others to find their way through the maze of websites and databases.
If you would like me to help you with your research, get in touch - I'm happy to talk through your requirements and do a couple of hours' research free of charge. Meanwhile, see my blog for some top tips ...
Contact
Based in Dringhouses, York
