Experts

  • Andrew Spira

    Andrew Spira leads Travel Editions art history tours across Europe, bringing thoughtful insight into art, architecture, ideas and cultural change. An art historian, author and curator, Andrew studied at the Courtauld Institute of Art and City University, London. He began his career at the Temple Gallery, specialists in Byzantine, Russian and Greek icons, where he…

  • Dr Peter Higginson

    Dr Peter Higginson leads Travel Editions art history tours exploring early modern and modern European art, architecture and cultural life. Dr Peter Higginson is an art historian, university lecturer and experienced Travel Editions tour expert who specialises in the art and culture of early modern Europe and the modern period. A freelance lecturer at a…

  • Clare Ford-Wille

    Clare Ford-Wille leads Travel Editions art history tours, bringing more than 35 years of teaching and lecturing experience to each journey. An independent art historian and one of Travel Editions’ most experienced tour lecturers, Clare has taught art history for over 35 years. She continues to lecture at the University of London, Morley College, the…

  • Julian Humphrys

    Julian Humphrys leads Travel Editions history tours through Britain and Europe, bringing castles, battles and medieval stories vividly to life. Julian Humphrys is a historian, author, broadcaster and one of Travel Editions’ most popular tour lecturers. He read history at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and has worked at historic sites in Britain and abroad. A Trustee…

  • Professor Anne Anderson

    Professor Anne Anderson leads Travel Editions Art Nouveau tours and cultural journeys focused on Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and the decorative arts. Professor Anne Anderson is an acclaimed author, broadcaster and art historian, and one of Travel Editions’ most popular tour experts. A Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and Honorary Professor at the…