My dad wanted me to be a scientist and I was set to study science A-levels. But after the first term I realised it would be much more enjoyable to study English and history, which didn't seem like work -… — Lucy Worsley Copy Share Image
My father is a geologist and he really thinks that scientists are going to save the world, so he wanted me to be one. — Lucy Worsley Copy Share Image
What truly gives me joy is when I get a letter from a young woman who says they saw a programme, then read a… — Lucy Worsley Copy Share Image
Lots of items that survive from the past are high-status, valuable things that people have treasured. — Lucy Worsley Copy Share Image
It's our job as curators to open up Hampton Court to visitors, and to look after the buildings and collections for the future. — Lucy Worsley Copy Share Image
My first time skiing was in Vail, Colorado. It was brilliant fun until I whacked myself in the face with my ski pole. — Lucy Worsley Copy Share Image
If you work as a curator, as I do, at Hampton Court, you sometimes wonder if there might be more to life than Henry… — Lucy Worsley Copy Share Image
Windows will grow smaller again and houses will contain much less glass - not only because of the high energy costs of glass but… — Lucy Worsley Copy Share Image
In big museums, the role of the curator has shrunk in recent years as different branches of curatorial work - such as interpretation, or… — Lucy Worsley Copy Share Image
My favorite thing is talking to people about history - that's what I like doing. The sort of history I do isn't just for… — Lucy Worsley Copy Share Image
My parents weren't keen on me watching television when I was growing up, in the 70s and 80s, which is ironic given that I've… — Lucy Worsley Copy Share Image
