I'm fascinated by historical fashion, and I like to live in the past slightly. If I could walk around all day dressed in a crinoline, I would. Kate Williams crinolinedaydress Change image and share on social
It's the 21st century. It's untenable to suggest that women had no significance and no interest and that just because they didn't vote they had no relevance to the course of our history. Kate Williams 21stcenturyhistory Change image and share on social
Usually, historical revelations come from days of legwork, ploughing through piles of letters and papers in archives or even private homes, looking for the telling phrase or letter that someone else has missed. Kate Williams archivedayhistorical share on social
As an older child, I was a huge 'Anne Of Green Gables' fan. Kate Williams annechildfan Change image and share on social
I really enjoy watching TV; it offers an amazing window, and its an incredible way of presenting history to young people in particular. Kate Williams amazeenjoyhistory Change image and share on social
Are we really so far from the Victorians? Much of what our society holds important was shaped in the 19th century. Kate Williams 19thcenturyhold Change image and share on social
The modern museum has multiple purposes - to curate and preserve, to research, and to reach out to the public. They challenge us and ask us to question our assumptions about the past or the world around us. Kate Williams assumptionchallengecurate share on social
Colour is really important to me when buying clothes. I wear a lot of fitted jackets, and because I'm small, I avoid long skirts and coats. And I hate wearing hats. Kate Williams avoidbuyclothe Change image and share on social
Throughout history, the only way to secure a throne has been with a phalanx of children - nine for Victoria, 13 for George III. Kate Williams childgeorgehistory Change image and share on social
The British Museum was our first real museum, the property of the public rather than the monarch or the church. Kate Williams britishchurchmonarch Change image and share on social
