Lucy Worsley

Worsley was born in Reading, Berkshire. Her father taught at Reading University, while her mother is a consultant in educational policy and practice. She has a younger brother. Before going to university, Worsley attended St Bartholomew's School, Newbury and West Bridgford School, Nottingham. She read Ancient and Modern History at New College, Oxford, graduating in 1995 with a first-class BA honours degree.