About Tracy Borman

Tracy Borman studied and taught history at the University of Hull and was awarded a PHD in 1997. She went on to a successful career in heritage and has worked for a range of historic properties and national heritage organisations, including the Heritage Lottery Fund, The National Archives and English Heritage. Tracy is now Chief Executive of the Heritage Education Trust, a charity that encourages children to visit and learn from historic properties. She also works for Historic Royal Palaces and was involved in the representation of the Tudor rooms at Hampton Court Palace to mark the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's accession.

Tracy has regularly appeared on television and radio, and has featured in a range of magazine and newspaper articles. She is a regular contributor to history magazines, including articles in BBC History Magazine on the history of beauty and 18th century ‘It’ Girls. In addition, she also gives public talks and lectures on a wide range of subjects.