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Alexandra Rickinson

Alexandra Rickinson

Volunteer Tour Guide

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Records Assistant

  • Education

    • Stokesley Sixth Form

      2012 - 2014
      A-Levels BBC

      A-Levels: History (B)Geography (B)English Literature (C)

    • Stokesley Secondary School

      2007 - 2012
      GCSEs 3A's and 9B's

      GCSE's:English Language (B)English Literature (A)Maths (B)Biology (B)Chemistry (B)Physics (A)History (A)Geography (B)German (B)Graphics (B)Media Studies (B)Philosophy and Ethics (B)

    • University of Leicester

      2014 - 2017
      Bachelor of Arts - BA History and Archaeology 2:1

      Activities and Societies: Ancient History and Archaeology Society History Society First Year Modules: World of Archaeology BCWorld of Archaeology ADArchaeology: The EssentialsFieldschool (2 weeks excavation completed)Early Modern HistoryThe Making of the Modern WorldMonarchy and Society. Second Year Modules:Theory in ArchaeologyIron Age and Roman ArchaeologyLiving in Towns (Medieval and Post Medieval)Perceiving the PastGender HistoryAnglo- Saxon England to Alfred.Third Year Modules:Early Christian… Show more First Year Modules: World of Archaeology BCWorld of Archaeology ADArchaeology: The EssentialsFieldschool (2 weeks excavation completed)Early Modern HistoryThe Making of the Modern WorldMonarchy and Society. Second Year Modules:Theory in ArchaeologyIron Age and Roman ArchaeologyLiving in Towns (Medieval and Post Medieval)Perceiving the PastGender HistoryAnglo- Saxon England to Alfred.Third Year Modules:Early Christian EuropeBritain in the Roman EmpireMedieval Natural WorldFourteenth Century Crisis in EnglandArchaeology Dissertation - Tracing Patronage and Religious Symbolism in the Monasteries of Gisborough, Rievaulx, Kirkham and Byland. Show less

    • University of York

      2017 - 2019
      Master of Arts - MA Medieval Archaeology

  • Experience

    • English Heritage

      Mar 2013 - Jan 2016
      Volunteer Tour Guide

      Informing the general public, local or not on the newly opened attics at Mount Grace Priory. Communicating to peoples of all ages and providing them with a detailed, yet understandable account of the story of the attic and the surrounding site. I am able to answer questions given to me and present myself as a friendly and approachable person.

    • York Archaeological Trust

      Aug 2017 - Sept 2024

      • Senior Project Archaeologist

        Oct 2022 - Sept 2024

      • Project Archaeologist

        Oct 2020 - Oct 2022

      • Visitor Operations Host

        Jan 2020 - Oct 2020

      • Visitor Operations Host

        Aug 2017 - Jan 2020

    • Map Archaeological Practice Ltd

      Sept 2024 - Nov 2024
      Project Archaeologist

    • Network Rail

      Mar 2025 - now
      Records Assistant

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Asbestos Awareness

      UK Asbestos Training Association - UKATA
      Dec 2022

    • First Aid

      Qualsafe
      Feb 2023

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Tour Guide

      Issued by Mount Grace Priory on Mar 2013
      Mount Grace PrioryAssociated with Alexandra Rickinson

    • Student Work Experience

      Issued by Ormesby Hall on Mar 2011
      Ormesby HallAssociated with Alexandra Rickinson

    • Volunteer Excavator

      Issued by The Vindolanda Trust on Jul 2013
      The Vindolanda TrustAssociated with Alexandra Rickinson