Hello, I’m Lucy.

I’m a forty-something social historian from Birmingham in the United Kingdom, and I’ve had a fascination with the past for as long as I can remember. Some of my earliest memories are of being taken around National Trust houses as a child, peering into rooms and wondering who had once lived there. At home, I was forever questioning grandparents and older relatives about their lives, their routines, and what everyday life used to be like. Somewhere along the way, it became obvious that history was going to be my thing.

Like many people, I first encountered history through kings, queens, and big events, and I’ll admit to having an unhealthy fascination with the Tudor dynasty from a very young age. But it wasn’t until I had an excellent teacher that everything clicked. That was when I discovered social history, and the stars aligned. Social history asks different questions: not just what happened, but how people lived; not just who held power, but how ordinary lives were shaped by work, home, family, and circumstance.

I went on to study Economic and Social History at the University of Hull under the mentorship of Dr. Douglas Reid, and later trained as a teacher. I’ve been teaching in some capacity for around twenty years, working with a wide range of learners. That background shapes everything I do now , from how I research, to how I communicate, to how I think about audience and accessibility. I care deeply about accuracy, clarity, and creating work that respects both the subject matter and the people engaging with it.

Through Lucy’s Lens began almost by accident, as a light-hearted bet with my nephew that I couldn’t build an audience of 100,000 subscribers. I’m not there yet, but I’m well on the way. What started as a challenge has become a space where I can share social history calmly and thoughtfully, and where viewers consistently tell me they feel informed, welcomed, and encouraged to look more closely at the past.

Through the channel, I visit historic houses, museums, streets, and overlooked places, using them to explore everyday life in different periods. I’m particularly drawn to domestic spaces and working-class history , the kinds of stories that are often under-represented, but deeply recognisable. Alongside filmed visits, I also produce research-led work based on archival sources and individual lives, allowing stories to unfold carefully and responsibly.

Everything you see on the channel is researched, filmed, written, and edited by me. I’ve taught myself how to use a camera, how to edit, and how to script for film, and I’m constantly developing those skills. That independence means I’m able to approach projects with care, flexibility, and a strong sense of responsibility to the history being shared.

I’m particularly interested in working with museums and heritage organisations who value thoughtful interpretation and meaningful public engagement. I aim to showcase places honestly and respectfully, helping audiences understand not just what they’re seeing, but why it matters. My background in teaching means I’m always thinking about how people learn, how stories are absorbed, and how history can be made accessible without being oversimplified.

At heart, my work is about social history ,the lives that were lived quietly, routinely, and often without record. My aim is to continue teaching on my own terms, creating work that is grounded in evidence, attentive to place, and open to a wide audience.

Thank you for being here, and for supporting this work. It genuinely means a great deal.