Sally has a degree in Archaeology and Old English, an MSc in Experimental Archaeology, a C&G in Training and Education and is currently an Honorary Associate Research Fellow at Exeter University.

Sally spent over a decade managing a hands-on gallery for the National Museum Wales and went freelance in 2010 to pursue her interests in heritage education, offering training, research services and the provision of high quality replica objects inspired by archaeology and history to museums, film, theatre and re-enactors worldwide

She is the author of books and papers on the history of cosmetics, herbs, and costume, makes YouTube videos on traditional skills and crafts, regularly appears on TV and Radio and is also a knitwear designer and avid hedge-botherer.

Her work is often assisted by a fat orange cat called Tesla.

Many people will remember Sally’s late husband Gareth Riseborough. His reconstructions are still in use in museums and by re-enactors worldwide and remain a lasting legacy to his many talents and dramatic style.