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Isobelle Hanby

@isobellehanby

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I bring Iron Age history to life through interpretation, workshops, and museum leadership.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a museum, heritage, archaeology, or visitor-engagement role where I can bring history to life through interpretation, workshops, education, collection work, performance, and excellent visitor service.

At the Scottish Crannog Centre, I deliver live interpretation of Iron Age life through cooking, metalworking, textiles, workshops, school teaching, and music-led visitor engagement.

I lead the relocation and setup of a museum collection of more than 4,000 artefacts, including the conservation and display of a 2,500-year-old textile. I also coordinate staff and volunteers, assess and mentor apprentices, and represent the Centre in collaborative projects.

My visitor-facing experience includes reception at Moness Resort, interactive interpretation at Jorvik Viking Centre, and visitor services, retail, and security at Castle Howard.

I enjoy making history accessible to diverse audiences through performance, practical skills, and excellent customer service, supported by qualifications in experimental archaeology, museums and galleries practice, customer service, leadership, first aid, and food safety.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Apprentice / Experimental Archaeologist

Scottish Crannog Centre

Aug 2020 - Aug 2022 (2 years)

Delivered live interpretation of Iron Age life, including cooking, metalworking, and textiles, and coordinated staff and volunteers. Led the move of a museum collection of over 4,000 artefacts and the setup of the new museum.

Staff Coordination Teaching Conservation Fabric Display Project Representation