anthropologist archaeologist civil engineer
She studied civil engineering at the University of Portsmouth, and whilst doing so, became more interested in mechanical engineering. Having completed her degree, she worked at the Chiltern Open Air Museum, the Royal Armouries and the British Engineerium where she continues to be employed.
lieutenant was from here that her television career was launched when she appeared on Channel 4"s Salvage Squad – a programme about restoring historical machinery – first as a participant, later as co-presenter. Since her university days she has restored and run many different vehicles and is currently restoring a watermill in Cornwall. Barratt is married to Ben, and the pair have two daughters and a pet dog.
Talbot Alpine
Mini Clubman
1968 Business Service Management JU250 van with Cotswold camper conversion
Triumph Herald
Rover 820
Renault Clio
The Pod micro caravan.
She is a member of Subterranea Britannica, a society which studies and records man-made underground sites.
