About us

Our dynamic team of highly qualified professional historians and editors offers a unique combination of historical expertise, enthusiasm, professionalism and training. HistorySmiths’ teamwork ensures a quality product completed on time and within budget.

Helen Penrose BA (Hons), MA

Senior historian

Dr Barbara Pertzel BA, MA (Prelim), PhD, GradDipEd

Writer & editor

Fiona Walters BEd, MEd

Writer & editor

Sophie Church BA (Hons), PGCArchHist, GradDipEd

Historian

From 2026, Sophie is undertaking occasional work for HistorySmiths

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The story of our first 25 years