Our Staff
In it's heyday the Kew Bridge Waterworks employed around 80 men. Today, the Museum is run by a small, dedicated team. Our staff are supported by our fantastic trustees and volunteers, who are vital to the work we do. Discover more about our staff below.
Hannah Harte, Museum Director
Hannah has ten years’ experience in senior roles in cultural heritage organisations. Before joining LMWS she was at the National Trust where she was Head of Conservation, Collections & Interiors. She has also been the British Museum’s first Head of Preventive Conservation and during her first year there she was a Fellow on the Clore Leadership Programme. When not at the Museum Hannah is a member of the Fabric Advisory Committee for Lincoln Cathedral and a Volunteer Specialist Advisor for the National Trust. She lives locally to the Museum on a historic Dutch barge.
Glen Williams, Site and Collections Lead
Glen is a chartered building surveyor with over 15 years’ experience working in the building industry. He is charged with looking after the Museum estate, ensuring that our historic site is maintained, safe and welcoming. Prior to joining LMWS he worked at Oxford University, leading the team of surveyors responsible for planned maintenance across the historic estate. Glen also works closely with our fantastic engineering, gardening and loco volunteering teams and is never afraid to get stuck in, even on the dirtiest of jobs!
Richard Albanese, Project Manager
Richard Albanese as Project Manager for the ‘Steaming into Sustainability’ is coordinating the Museum’s first steps to becoming carbon neutral using new and adaptive technology for; steam raising, alternative fuels, energy audits and improved environmental conditions to historic engine houses. New interpretation and displays to explain changes to our visitors are also being planned along with outreach and education to new audiences through supporting art installations, collaborative activities and presentations.
Richard has spent a lifetime working with museums, industrial and maritime heritage, split between project planning, exhibit, interactive, display and content design through to heritage restoration and conservation of historic engines, machinery, maritime vessels and equipment.
Manaswini Mallampeta, Finance and Development Lead
Maddy started at the Museum in June 2024. As a Finance & Development Lead she manages the Financial Budget and oversees management accounts, ensuring the museum’s financial health. Additionally, she supports the museum’s growth by actively seeking and coordinating fundraising opportunities. Maddy loves to travel and Scotland is her next dream destination.
Danielle Holmes, Engagement and Interpretation Officer
Danielle joined the Museum in February 2023, after moving to London from Canada in late 2022. She loves helping people get excited about museums and what they can learn from them. Danielle can’t wait to meet all the lovely people that visit the museum and to play and explore!
Joanna Walsh, Front of House Officer
Joanna is our fantastic Front of House Officer. She looks after the Duty Manager team, the visitor welcome volunteers, and the Museum shop. Away from the Museum, Joanna can often be found at the cinema or playing badminton. She’s always ready to provide great film and TV recommendations to the team!
Holly Slater, Collections Officer
Holly began her role as a Collections Officer in May 2024, having worked as a duty manager at the museum since August 2022. Holly loves looking after the museum’s unique collection of working objects and archives, alongside making the museum’s fascinating history accessible. Holly also manages the museum’s wonderful team of volunteers. Holly loves to travel, and when not at the museum, she can be found planning her next adventure!
Cherry Irvine, Marketing and Events Officer
Cherry began her role as Marketing and Events Officer in April 2024. With a background in Art History, Cherry has always been passionate about increasing access to art and heritage. In this role, Cherry loves bringing the museum’s amazing collection to new audiences through social media, and sharing exciting updates about the museum in newsletters (especially Kew News!). In her spare time, Cherry enjoys visiting exhibitions and local museums.
Veronica Tuke, Finance Manager
Veronica looks after the Museum’s finances.
Duty Managers
Holly, Camila, Vishakha, and Anthony are our fantastic team of Duty Managers. They run the museum on weekends and school holidays, give our visitors a warm and friendly welcome, and help to make sure everyone enjoys their visit.
Freelancers
Kate, Kayleigh, Judy, Lesley and Olivia are our wonderful Learning Facilitators. They provide schools with unforgettable visits and fun school holiday activities.
Piper, Museum Cat
Piper is the Museum Cat. Her roles include pest monitoring and control, social media influencer and wellbeing coach. When not fully occupied with these objectives she enjoys cat treats and playing with the laser pointer.