Ryan Ellis, Head of Storytelling at the Royal Signals Museum, has been named one of BBC History Extra’s “30 Under 30” - a new list celebrating rising stars who are transforming how we preserve, understand, and engage with the past.
The 2024 list, launched by Alice Loxton and BBC History Magazine, highlights the work of young historians, curators, archivists, and heritage professionals across the UK. Ryan was recognised for his work in preserving over 200 hours of oral history testimony from veterans and personnel of the Royal Corps of Signals. His efforts to bring these voices to the forefront of military history have been widely commended.
The judges also highlighted his leadership in driving the Museum’s digital innovation - most notably through its ongoing partnership with Bloomberg Connects which has helped make military history more accessible to broader and younger audiences.
Reacting to the announcement, Ryan said:
“The success of the storytelling strategy at the Royal Signals Museum is a reminder of how powerful history can be when it’s told through the voices of those who lived it. I’ve learned so much from the personnel we’ve worked with, and I’m proud to be part of a team that brings the Corps’ history to life in meaningful, modern ways.”
The full “30 Under 30” list is available on the BBC History Extra website:
https://www.historyextra.com/period/general-history/30-under-30-list-2024/
https://www.historyextra.com/period/general-history/30-under-30-list-2024/
