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From plasma to parapets: Kerry's unexpected career journey

Kerry went from working in a medical plasma centre to walking the halls of a medieval castle

Kerry Gooch has always been interested in history and heritage, but she never thought that it would be her 9-5. A visit to Alnwick Castle has made that dream a reality.

She applied for a role at a State Room Guide after chatting to a guide on her visit and learning more about how rewarding a job at the castle was, sharing Alnwick’s remarkable stories and history with visitors on a daily basis

Kerry's story

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