Phoebe Shaw

I have recently graduated University with a degree in English Literature, and intend to continue my masters in History after a years work in industry. 

I have a few areas of history that particularly interest me: Egyptology, Victorian literature, World Wars I and II, and Religious history. I have conducted research into the connections between War and religious imagery, using the poetry produced by those in the trenches and the imagery depicted in Christian Scripture. 

My exploration of War and Religion lead me to decide that I would like to further my research into religious texts. I chose to focus on the representation of women in Biblical literature, as well as the impact of women in society due to images of sin, weakness and obedience to man. Consequently, I analysed ancient texts from library sources such as the Nag Hammadi library, St Paul’s letters and The Malleus Malificarum. 

I am interested in finding a position concerned with heritage, which could involve archiving, research or record keeping. 

The Griffith Institute, Oxford

AssisHng the team that have been running the recent exhibitions and lectures about the discovery and excavation of the tomb of Tutankhamen by Howard Carter. I was involved with the management and content if their social media presence.

The Natural History Museum of Oxford, Pitt Rivers

Celebrations Social Media role. Creating posts for the social media of the museum celebrating some of its artefacts, as well as linking special occasions of the year to artefacts of Oxford’s Museums and Botanical Gardens.

Hulme Hall Grammar School, Cheshire

Teaching Assistant for children ages 5 – 16

Arley Hall and Gardens

Voluntary gardening, front of house with visitors to the estate, guiding tours around the estate and gardens.

Mere Court Hotel, Knutsford, Cheshire

Working under the supervision of the Assistant F&B Manager General restaurant and event duHes: serving food at weddings, clearing tables, dealing with guest problems, etc.

Since returning home to Cheshire, I have been employed again by the Mere Court hotel and am now working as a receptionist.

Oxford Brookes University -2020-2023

• English Literature 2:1 BA (Hons)