![]() ![]() The thesis was later developed into Worsley's book Cavalier: A Tale of Chivalry, Passion and Great Houses published in 2007. In 2001, she 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. During that time, she studied the life of William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle and wrote the English Heritage guide to his home, Bolsover Castle. ![]() From 1996 to 2002, she was an inspector of historic buildings for English Heritage in the East Midlands region. before working for the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. Worsley began her career as a historic house curator at Milton Manor, near Abingdon, in the summer of 1995. In 2001, she was awarded a DPhil degree from the University of Sussex. She studied Ancient and Modern History at New College, Oxford, graduating in 1995 with a BA First-class honours degree. Before going to university, Worsley attended The Abbey School, Reading, St Bartholomew's School, Newbury, and West Bridgford School, Nottingham. Her father taught geology at Reading University, while her mother was a consultant in educational policy and practice. Worsley was born in Reading, Berkshire, to Peter and Enid ( née Kay) Worsley. She is joint chief curator at Historic Royal Palaces but is best known as a presenter of BBC Television series on historical topics. Lucy Worsley OBE (born 18 December 1973) is a British historian, author, curator and television presenter. ![]() Historian, author, curator, television presenter ![]()
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