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Questions about Polly Russell

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What university did Polly Russell attend for her bachelor's degree?

Polly Elisabeth Russell earned a first-class bachelor's degree in American and Commonwealth Arts from the University of Exeter between 1990 and 1994.

When did Polly Russell complete her doctoral thesis at the University of Sheffield?

Russell completed her doctoral thesis on food futures at the University of Sheffield in 2003. Her research focused on how food systems might evolve over time rather than just their historical origins.

Which role did Polly Russell hold at the British Library starting in 2007?

She joined the British Library in 2007 as Lead Curator for Human Geography and Anthropology. By 2008, her role shifted to curator in Social Sciences within the archive.

In what year did The Financial Times Weekend magazine publish Polly Russell's History Cook column?

The Financial Times Weekend magazine published her The History Cook column beginning in 2012. This regular feature explored recipes and dining habits through a historical framework.

When did Polly Russell begin co-presenting the BBC television series Back in Time for...?

In 2015, Polly Russell began co-presenting the BBC television series Back in Time for... alongside Sara Cox. The show examined historical cooking methods and their relevance to modern life.