Dan Cruickshank

Dan Cruickshank is famed for his work as a British Art Historian and BBC presenter, presenting shows such as Around the World in 80 Treasures and Great Railway Adventures. An Honorary Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Arts and RIBA, Dan is an expert on the history of British artefacts and has a rich history in architecture. Highly knowledgeable on art, design and architecture, Dan is now booked to appear at a range of corporate and public events sharing his passions for such subjects at all events he attends.

After achieving a BA in Art, Design and Architecture, Dan has followed a career as a Historic Building Consultant for ADAM Architecture and presented countless architecture and history-themed series for the BBC. Also formerly a Visiting Professor in the Department of Architecture at the University of Sheffield, Dan has shared his expertise on the countries oldest and most prized buildings far and wide. Having worked to restore and repair buildings such as Spencer House and Heveningham Hall, Dan is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Georgian Group and is on the National Trust Architecture Panel.

With other prominent roles including acting as the President of Subterranea Britannica and a member of the London Faculty of the University of Delaware, Dan has also become a firm favourite across the screens of the BBC. He began his BBC career as a presenter of One Foot in the Past and The House Detectives. Since then he has also presented or appeared in Britain’s Best Buildings, What the Industrial Revolution Did for Us, Marvels of the Modern Age, Towering Ambitions: Dan Cruickshank at Ground Zero, Invasion and Dan Cruickshank’s Adventures in Architecture. He has also published numerous books, including titles such as London: The Art of Georgian Building, Life in the Georgian City and The National Trust and Irish Georgian Society Guide to the Georgian Buildings of Britain and Ireland.

Having become a staple on British television, Dan is now a popular addition to corporate or public events. A leading expert in architecture, history and art, Dan is perfectly positioned to discuss the broad history of Great Britain and inspire audiences with his insightful stories. Having been a part of leading organisations such as the Royal Institute of British Arts and the National Trust, Dan has also contributed to The Architectural Review and The Architect’s Journal, solidifying his reputation as an expert in the field. When looking for an expert speaker on architecture and history, look no further than Dan Cruickshank.