History of Lucy Worsley in Timeline

Lucy Worsley is a British historian, author, curator, and television presenter. Formerly the joint chief curator at Historic Royal Palaces, she gained prominence through presenting historical documentaries on BBC Television and Channel 5. She is known for her engaging and accessible style, bringing history to a wider audience through television and her publications.

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December 1973: Lucy Worsley Born

In December 1973, Lucy Worsley was born. She is an English historian, author, curator and television presenter.

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1995: Graduation from New College, Oxford

In 1995, Lucy Worsley graduated from New College, Oxford, with a BA First-class honours degree in Ancient and Modern History.

1995: Career as a Historic House Curator

In the summer of 1995, Lucy Worsley began her career as a historic house curator at Milton Manor, near Abingdon.

1996: Inspector of Historic Buildings

From 1996, Lucy Worsley worked as an inspector of historic buildings for English Heritage in the East Midlands region.

2001: Awarded DPhil Degree

In 2001, Lucy Worsley was awarded a DPhil degree from the University of Sussex for a thesis on The Architectural Patronage of William Cavendish, first Duke of Newcastle, 1593–1676.

2002: Major Projects and Research Manager for Glasgow Museums

During 2002, Lucy Worsley was the major projects and research manager for Glasgow Museums.

2002: Inspector of Historic Buildings

In 2002 Lucy Worsley left her role as an inspector of historic buildings for English Heritage in the East Midlands region.

2003: Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces

In 2003, Lucy Worsley became chief curator at Historic Royal Palaces.

2005: Senior Research Fellow and Visiting Professor

In 2005, Lucy Worsley was elected a senior research fellow at the Institute of Historical Research, University of London, and was also appointed visiting professor at Kingston University in west London.

2007: Publication of Cavalier: A Tale of Chivalry, Passion and Great Houses

In 2007, Lucy Worsley's book, Cavalier: A Tale of Chivalry, Passion and Great Houses, developed from her thesis, was published.

Cavalier: A Tale of Chivalry, Passion, and Great Houses

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November 2011: Marriage to Mark Hines

In November 2011, Lucy Worsley married award-winning architect Mark Hines.

2011: Presentation of Television Series

In 2011, Lucy Worsley presented the four-part television series If Walls Could Talk, exploring the history of British homes, and the three-part series Elegance and Decadence: The Age of the Regency.

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2011: Publication of Courtiers: The Secret History of the Georgian Court

In 2011, Lucy Worsley published Courtiers: The Secret History of the Georgian Court.

2012: Co-Presentation of Antiques Uncovered and Presentation of Harlots, Housewives and Heroines

In 2012 Lucy Worsley co-presented the three-part television series Antiques Uncovered with Mark Hill, and presented Harlots, Housewives and Heroines, a three-part series on the lives of women after the Civil War and the Restoration of Charles II. Later that year she presented a documentary on Dorothy Hartley's Food in England as part of the BBC Four "Food and Drink" strand.

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2012: Refurbishment of Kensington Palace

In 2012, Lucy Worsley oversaw the £12 million refurbishment of the Kensington Palace state apartments and gardens.

2014: Publication of A Very British Murder

In 2014, BBC Books published Lucy Worsley's book, A Very British Murder, which was based on the series.

A Very British Murder with Lucy Worsley

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2014: Presentation of The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain and A Very British Romance

In 2014, Lucy Worsley presented the three-part series The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain and A Very British Romance for BBC Four.

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April 2016: Publication of Eliza Rose

In April 2016, Lucy Worsley published her debut children's novel, Eliza Rose, about a young noble girl in a Tudor Court.

September 2016: Filming A Very British History

In September 2016, Lucy Worsley was filming the series A Very British History for BBC Four.

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2017: Presentation of British History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley

In 2017, Lucy Worsley presented a three-part series titled British History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley, debunking historical views.

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2017: Publication of Jane Austen at Home: A Biography

In 2017, Lucy Worsley published a biography of Jane Austen titled Jane Austen at Home: A Biography.

Jane Austen at Home: A Biography

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2019: Presentation of American History's Biggest Fibs

In 2019, Lucy Worsley presented American History's Biggest Fibs, which looked at the nation's founding story and American Revolution, the American Civil War, and the Cold War.

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March 2020: Royal History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley Series on BBC Four

In March 2020, the first series of Royal History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley was shown on BBC Four.

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November 2020: Royal History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley Series on BBC2

In November 2020, the second series of Royal History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley aired on BBC2.

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2022: Lucy Worsley Investigates Series

In 2022, Lucy Worsley Investigates began running, a one-hour program investigating major events in British History.

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June 2023: Presentation of Puzzling on Channel 5

On 22 June 2023, Lucy Worsley presented The Krypton Factor-style quiz show Puzzling, which made its debut on Channel 5, and of which there are 13 episodes.

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October 2024: Stepping Down from Historic Royal Palaces

In October 2024, Lucy Worsley announced that she would be stepping down from her role at Historic Royal Palaces at the end of the year to focus on her Lady Killers podcast.