Nick Holder and Archaeohistory

Dr Nick Holder is an archaeologist and historian with a special interest in medieval and early modern urban history. In addition to his academic career he works as a freelance researcher, using his historical skills to help archaeologists, heritage professionals and private clients with their documentary research needs.

Please contact me if you would like to discuss your project:
nickholder@archaeohistory.co.uk
01392 757264
07930 462082

Clients include

  • Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA)
  • University of Leicester ('Richard III' team)
  • City of London Corporation
  • Tracy Borman
  • Architectural Archaeology
MOLA publication The London Guildhall

Publications include

  • The London Guildhall (MOLA, 2007)
  • The Spitalfields suburb 1539 to 1880 (MOLA, 2016)
  • ‘Excavations at Cromwell Green and Westminster Hall, 2005–6' (Trans LAMAS 2013)
  • ‘The church and cloisters of Austin Friars’ (Trans LAMAS 2013)
  •  ‘Losse, Hugh, (d. 1555), administrator and property speculator’ (ODNB)
Do ask if you would like to see my full list of 29 publications!
vaulted cellar of 14th-century prior's house of London White Friars, now in 65 Fleet Street building; photo Andy Chopping/MOLA

Professional and academic experience

Dr Nick Holder has extensive experience in the heritage and academic sectors:

  • Regent’s University London, Senior Lecturer in English History (2012–16)
  • Royal Holloway (University of London), AHRC-funded History PhD (2007–11)
  • Museum of London Archaeology Service, senior archaeologist (1995–2007)
  • Peter Wardle Archaeological Consultancy, researcher (1994–5)
  • Tempus Reparatum, archaeologist (1994)
  • Unité d’Archéologie de Château-Thierry (France), archaeologist (1991–3)

Please contact me if you would like to discuss your project:
nickholder@archaeohistory.co.uk
01392 757264
07930 462082