Our People
Tony Butler Director
I have been Director since 2004 and it has been the most fulfilling job I've ever had! The museum not only celebrates the heritage and culture of East Anglia, but through our social work we are making a real difference to people's lives
Tony Butler
Lisa Harris Collections Manager
I have worked at MEAL since 2001 and enjoy caring for its 40,000 objects. Some of my most memorable moments have included acting as human sheepdog, meeting the Queen, learning to drive a steam engine and being filmed for Anglia TV's 'Bygones'.
Lisa Harris
Patsy Cane Office Manager
I co-ordinate and help organise the way the Museum works behind the scenes. I enjoy getting out on site for our events and I especially enjoy the colour, sound and atmosphere of both our Beer Festival and Gypsy Arts days.
Patsy Cane
Steve Howard Estate Manager
I am qualified in Horticulture and have years of experience in estate work game keeping. When not running around working on the estate I enjoy Fly Fishing and shooting.
Katie Gooding Social Enterprise Project Manager
I identify ways of generating additional income for the museum through the work of Abbot's Hall Enterprises and to develop projects to engage the local community. I love working here at MEAL with such a committed and enthusiastic team of staff and volunteers and being in such beautiful surroundings.
Katie Gooding
Jo Rooks Sustainable Learning Officer
I have been at MEAL since May 2005 and during that time I have learnt how to run a watermill, bottle fed lambs and enjoyed a job with more variety and challenges than I could ever have dreamt of.
Paul Palmer Volunteer Coordinator
I am currently looking after 140 volunteers including Work Based Learning groups. I arrange different projects around the museum and I organise the volunteers for the museums events.