Anna Lord, BA (Hons), MSc

I have a History degree from the University of Leeds. I have good general knowledge, with particular interest in British, European and American history, especially the Medieval period and twentieth century. My dissertation at university was on the reign of Edward II.

Recently indexed:

The Derby Game: A History of Local Rivalries by Ian Collis (Pitch Publishing, 2023)

Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet, 1573–2023 by John Marincowitz (Profile Editions, 2023)

The Legacy of Rome: How the Roman Empire Shaped the Modern World by Simon Elliott (The History Press, 2022)

The Killing of Lord George: A Tale of Murder and Deceit in Edwardian England by Karl Shaw (Icon Books, 2022)

The Poisonous Solicitor: The True Story of a 1920s Murder Mystery by Stephen Bates (Icon Books, 2022)

Shaping Femininity: Foundation Garments, the Body and Women in Early Modern England by Sarah Bendall (Bloomsbury, 2021)

Artisans, Objects and Everyday Life in Renaissance Italy: The Material Culture of the Middling Class by Paula Hohti Erichsen (Amsterdam University Press, 2020)

Collective Memory in International Relations by Kathrin Bachleitner (Oxford University Press, 2021)

The Book of Sisters: Biographies of Incredible Siblings Through History by Olivia Meikle & Katie Nelson (Neon Squid, 2022)

Blatherwycke: The History of a Northamptonshire Village by Hilary Clare (Country Books, 2021)

Life and Times of Revd John Reddaway Luxmoore by Ian Pykett (Country Books, 2021)

I have an English Literature degree from the University of Leeds. I have a broad knowledge base, but particular areas of interest are Victorian and 20th-century literature, contemporary literary fiction, American fiction, historical fiction and feminist fiction.

Recently indexed:

Cormac McCarthy, Philosophy and the Physics of the Damned by Patrick O’Connor (Edinburgh University Press, 2022)

Writers’ Retreats: Literary cabins, hideaways, and favored places by Neil Burkey (Elephant Book Company, 2021)

The Art of Pulp Fiction: An illustrated history of vintage paperbacks by Ed Hulse (Elephant Book Company, 2021).

I have a Sociology A Level and a degree in English and History, as well as a keen interest in popular culture of all forms.

Recently indexed:

Pontius Pilate on Screen: Sinner, Soldier, Superstar by Christopher M. McDonough (Edinburgh University Press, 2022)

The Art of Pulp Fiction: An illustrated history of vintage paperbacks by Ed Hulse (Elephant Book Company, 2021)

Counter-memories in Iranian Cinema edited by Matthias Wittmann & Ute Holl (Edinburgh University Press, 2021)

Shaping Femininity: Foundation Garments, the Body and Women in Early Modern England by Sarah Bendall (Bloomsbury, 2021)

Artisans, Objects and Everyday Life in Renaissance Italy: The Material Culture of the Middling Class by Paula Hohti Erichsen (Amsterdam University Press, 2020)

This subject is of particular interest to me and throughout my time at university studying English and History I opted for numerous modules which focused on gender issues. I continue to follow current debates on the subject.

Recently indexed:
Shaping Femininity: Foundation Garments, the Body and Women in Early Modern England by Sarah Bendall (Bloomsbury, 2021)

From studying History at degree level I have good knowledge of political history and I’m especially interested in indexing political memoirs/biographies.

Recently indexed:

My Father, the Runaway MP: The real story of John Stonehouse by Julia Stonehouse (Icon Books, 2021)

Life in the Glass House: Tales from the United Nations by Miles Stoby (Unicorn, 2021)

Collective Memory in International Relations by Kathrin Bachleitner (Oxford University Press, 2021)

I worked in Marketing for an independent cinema for four years. I worked as a writer for Virgin Media for several years, writing film reviews and features on particular directors/actors/genres for their film web pages. I have also compiled film quizzes for a copywriting client.

Recently indexed:

Pontius Pilate on Screen: Sinner, Soldier, Superstar by Christopher M. McDonough (Edinburgh University Press, 2022)

Counter-memories in Iranian Cinema edited by Matthias Wittmann & Ute Holl (Edinburgh University Press, 2021)

Particular areas of interest are film and television studies, and digital culture.

Recently indexed:

Pontius Pilate on Screen: Sinner, Soldier, Superstar by Christopher M. McDonough (Edinburgh University Press, 2022)

Counter-memories in Iranian Cinema edited by Matthias Wittmann & Ute Holl (Edinburgh University Press, 2021)

I have five years’ experience of working in Marketing for a producing theatre, leading marketing campaigns for productions and creating theatre programmes. I have also compiled and edited copy for theatre brochures for a professional theatre on a freelance basis. I have a degree in English Literature.

I worked in Marketing for 10 years, with a particular specialism in Arts Marketing. During this time I planned and delivered numerous marketing and communications campaigns, using traditional marketing methods such as print advertising, as well as digital and social media.

I have a Masters degree in Information Studies, as well as experience of working in academic and public libraries, including cataloguing experience.

I have a particular interest in the history of clothing and fashion.

Recently indexed:
Shaping Femininity: Foundation Garments, the Body and Women in Early Modern England by Sarah Bendall (Bloomsbury, 2021)

I studied Sociology at A level and took particular interest in criminology.

Recently indexed:

Case Studies of Famous Trials and the Construction of Guilt and Innocence by Caroline Gorden and Christopher Birkbeck (Bristol University Press, 2022)

The Poisonous Solicitor: The True Story of a 1920s Murder Mystery by Stephen Bates (Icon Books, 2022)

The Killing of Lord George: A Tale of Murder and Deceit in Edwardian England by Karl Shaw (Icon Books, 2022)

I index lifestyle and wellbeing books with a particular interest in sustainability.

Recently indexed:
Buy Better, Consume Less: Create Real Environmental Change by Sian Conway-Wood (Icon Books, 2022)

I studied Sociology at A level so I am familiar with the key concepts and theorists in the field. I have a good general knowledge of social history, cultural studies and current affairs.

Recently indexed:

Case Studies of Famous Trials and the Construction of Guilt and Innocence by Caroline Gorden and Christopher Birkbeck (Bristol University Press, 2022)

Inside Qatar: Hidden Stories from one of the Richest Nations on Earth by John McManus (Icon Books, 2022)

I have a personal interest in popular music of the twentieth century, along with the subcultures and fashions that go hand-in-hand with the music. From my experience of working in theatre, I also have good knowledge of musical theatre.

I have good general knowledge of current political news, social and environmental issues.

Recently indexed:

Buy Better, Consume Less: Create Real Environmental Change by Sian Conway-Wood (Icon Books, 2022)

Inside Qatar: Hidden Stories from one of the Richest Nations on Earth by John McManus (Icon Books, 2022)