Dr Deborah Lee-Talbot is a historian and researcher whose work brings archives, ideas, and communities into lively, present-day conversations.

Through Colourful Histories projects, Deborah combines the rigour of tried-and-true historiographical practice with innovative engagement in digital and emerging technologies.

Deborah has a strong record of securing competitive grants and delivering projects that strike a balance between ethical responsibility and imaginative storytelling. Whether working with institutions, industry partners, or individuals, she collaborates to realise client visions—producing histories that are not only accurate and well-researched, but also meaningful, relevant, and enduring.

Click through the items below to access samples of Deborah’s project management, research, and writing.