Jan lives in Hampshire, in the south of England, and is a church member at Newbury. She has always loved history, and trained as an archivist at the Bodleian Library in Oxford. During her career she curated collections of historical manuscripts, and particularly enjoyed supporting public engagement, research, exhibitions and publications.
Now retired, she enjoys having time to combine her love of manuscripts with an even greater enthusiasm for biblical studies. Understanding Bible texts within their historical and cultural context has deepened her faith and appreciation of the variety of ways in which God has engaged with his people over the centuries — as he still does.
Her best holidays usually involved coastal sailing, often in the eastern Mediterranean. Nearer home, she enjoys the countryside, her garden and sharing her brother's children, grandchildren and dogs whenever possible.
