Ruth Gray

Ruth joined the company in September 2021 after gaining Masters with Distinction in Public History and Heritage at the University of Derby. Her role at Planning & Design Practice includes writing a variety of heritage impact assessments and statements of significance for key developments with the practice including many within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site,(following ICOMOS guidelines). Her research skills mean that she can piece together relevant information from many sources ensuring that the significance of a site is factually thoroughly assessed. Ruth keeps up to date with the latest guidance regularly attending training provided by Historic England and IHBC.

Ruth has had a varied business career working in design, apprenticeship training, and the museum sector. As an accomplished artist for over twenty years, she has been regularly commissioned to paint buildings for clients and has exhibited both nationally and internationally. Working at Planning & Design Practice has meant she is able to combine her keen observational skills and heritage knowledge.

Ruth is a member and volunteer of Peak District Artisans as well as a long-standing member of the Arkwright Society taking part in many extracurricular activities both offer.

KEY PROJECTS:

Royal Buildings Derby
Old Hall Derbyshire Constabulary
St Matthews House, Darley Abbey
Carrwood Mills (former garden centre) Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Various projects in Lumsdale