Confused Heap of Facts is the creation of Clare Starkie, an English teacher and ex-museum curator now living in Madrid, Spain.
Originally from Merseyside in the UK, Clare lived in Sheffield for over 20 years, first as a student of history and archaeology, and later as the Curator of Decorative Art for the city’s museum service. Responsible for a world-renowned collection of metalwork, she organised exhibitions and gallery renovations, did extensive research, and gave talks and tours to illuminate the stories behind a huge range of fascinating objects.
Moving to Madrid in 2018 with her partner, Bez, a teacher and games designer, she now teaches English to adults and runs tours of the Madrid river. Check out Voicemap for the audio tours available, telling the long and varied history of this hidden natural gem in Spain’s capital city.
This blog is an opportunity to share with everyone her love of the places, people, and objects that have made Spanish (and global) history.