Matthew Williams FSA trained as an Art and Architectural historian, gaining a good degree in Art History from The University of Nottingham. His post-graduate qualification in Art Gallery and Museum Studies was awarded by The University of Manchester. With curatorial experience gained in both museums and contemporary arts, he was appointed as Keeper of Collections of Cardiff Castle in 1990, becoming Curator in 1998. He has since become a recognised expert on the work of the Gothic revival architect William Burges and lectures widely on the subject of Victorian design. His book, ‘Cardiff Castle and the Marquesses of Bute’ was published by Scala Press in 2019.