Alexander Iles
United Kingdom
Affiliation: Iles Group Ltd.
Member since: 2025
Topics of Interest: Communication and Outreach, Education, teaching & training, Living History, Museum Management, New Media
Focus areas: Mesolithic, Chalcolithic, Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman Era, Viking Age, Early Middle Ages, Late Middle Ages
As the founder of Iles Tours (Iles Group Ltd.), I've always been driven by a deep passion for bringing history to life through storytelling. From a young age, I was utterly captivated by myths and legends, whether they were Roman, Greek, or Viking. I always had a knack for learning and retelling these fantastic stories. This early interest has stayed with me, and completing a Master's in Archeology (Distinction) following COVID-19 has allowed me to combine my storytelling passion with fantastic knowledge and facts about my region - the North East of England and the Scottish borders.
I started Iles Tours (9th March 2013) as a means of sharing the history of this region with travelers, but with the long-term aim of creating a living history centre in the North East of England, with a focus on sustainability, experimental archeology, research and re-wilding. I also work as a freelance archeologist in the North East of England.
I want to show off the North East of England by sharing the story of its fascinating past through tours, museum workshops, educational sessions and through my Youtube Channel - Alex Iles UK. I have provided Living History Guide training for Jarrow Hall - formerly Bede's World. I aim to help people understand the past and potential futures through storytelling. I wanted to offer an unforgettable experience that allows visitors to discover the rich history of North East England while also investing in its future.
Open For research collaboration In the following topics
Communication and Outreach, Construction of Buildings, Digitalisation, Education, teaching & training, Living History, Museum Management, Sustainability
Available for work in open-air museums or at cultural heritage events with demonstration skills in
Communication and Outreach, Living History, Museum Management
Happy to mentor and share my experience in the following skills
Communication and Outreach, Living History
Looking for collaborators to help with my research in the following topic
Communication and Outreach, Education, teaching & training, Living History, Museum Management