Testimonials

  • “I have worked with Eleanor on several projects since 2016 and have always found her to be very knowledgeable about the costume and social history of the nineteenth century. She is hard-working, reliable, flexible, friendly, and sensitive to the particular demands of large scale TV projects.”

    Tom Pye, Award-winning Costume Designer

  • “The Museum's staff have been more than impressed by Eleanor's professionalism and scholarship, and by the fact that she is such a delightful person to work with. Eleanor's advice is frequently sought by the curatorial team at the Parsonage, and she is in great demand as a speaker at events organised by the Museum.”

    Ann Dinsdale, Brontë Parsonage Museum

  • “Eleanor's breath of knowledge, experience and insight provided us with invaluable information and advice on the costume in the George Eliot collections. Her work was extremely thorough, detailed and meticulous with useful links into the wider context and avenues for further exploration. The detailed reports provided will allow us to greatly enhance our knowledge, documentation and most importantly use of the collections.”

    Natalie Heidaripour, George Eliot Project

  • “I had the great privilege of working with Eleanor on a lengthy period costume project and was astounded not only by her grasp of historical fashion but also by her instinct for it. She is meticulous, wonderfully intelligent and so incisive in her choices. I could not recommend her with more enthusiasm - she is a jewel.”

    Antonella Gambotto Burke, Writer and Journalist

  • ”Eleanor, I believe, is the pre-eminent Brontë dress historian and added great value to my own work in exploring the life of such a neglected figure in women’s history. Aside from her professional talents, Eleanor is a delightful person to work with. She is a true scholar, while also generous and friendly to fellow researchers and writers. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”

    Sharon Wright, Writer and Journalist

  • “Her knowledge of the intricacies of eighteenth and nineteenth century European clothing is extensive; her research methodology very thorough and meticulous. She is highly organised, personable and dependable. She is very self-motivated while also adept at team-work. I can wholeheartedly recommend her as a historian and a historical consultant.”

    Prof Maria Hayward, Professor of Early Modern History

  • "Dr Houghton is a pleasure to work with, she has a vast knowledge of fashion history, is always happy to share this knowledge with others and I look forward to being able to work with her again in the future."

    Elinor Camille-Wood, Museum and Heritage Consultant, Curator of 'The Art of Making Historical Fashion'