Forest City Facts: Using Public History to  Celebrate London’s Bicentennial

Michelle Hamilton is a Public Historian interested in historical and contemporary issues  surrounding museums and heritage, often in regards to Indigenous peoples. She is also the  director of Hear, Here London which brings first-person stories to the street at the location of  that story. She leads a collaborative project to curate interactive historical signage for Village  SoHo, applying concepts of heritage to health and wellbeing. 

Michelle is also a vocal heritage advocate involved in the rescue of the former Victoria  Hospital Archives, preservation of historical buildings, and supporting museums under threat.