About Helen Cox

Although I've always been interested in English history and heritage, I'm not a 'real' historian. My academic background is in archaeology, conservation and museum studies, and I started out working as an objects conservator- restorer in museums in Britain and the USA. In 1997 I went freelance as a conservation consultant, then took early retirement in 2005 to pursue my interests in medieval history and creative writing. I became an active member of the Richard III Society, speaking at conferences and regularly contributing to the Society website and newsletter, The Ricardian. I also joined Towton Battlefield Society (TBS), took up longbow archery and discovered the fascinating 'lifestyle hobby' of Wars of the Roses re-enactment. Now a member of the TBS Executive Committee, I write the Society's press releases and publicity material, edit its newsletter, The Towton Herald, and act as Secretary for its affiliated Wars of the Roses re-enactment group, The Frei Compagnie.

About Herstory Writing & Interpretation

Discovering how much I enjoyed 'living in the past' prompted me to found Herstory, a Wakefield-based business offering historical writing and interpretation services to clients in the Yorkshire region.

As a writer, I can generate articles for magazines and newspapers; chapters for books; items for websites; press releases; book reviews; and text for promotional brochures. As an experienced lecturer and costumed interpreter, I can design and deliver a wide variety of presentations for audiences ranging from school children to senior adults. And as a guide, I can lead site tours and walks at Wars of the Roses buildings and battlefields, in medieval costume if required. You'll find further details of my services in the Publications, Presentations and Guided Walks sections of this site, and news on forthcoming public lectures and appearances in the Events section. And if you click on the button below, you'll find a list of various items, fiction and non-fiction, that I've published to date.

Publications