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 balance ethical responsibility with 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.