I am…
Thomas K. Briggs
Most people just call me Tom, but I’m also known as T.K., TKB, and TeaKayB, depending on where you find me.
A museum educator and maths fan
I’m an individual with a love of maths, an interest in history and museums, and a conviction that mixing the two produces something much greater impact than the sum of its parts.
I do…
Learning & education consultancy for museums, galleries, libraries, archives, in the heritage sector and beyond
My work helps museums, galleries and other heritage organisations to develop their learning programmes; to understand how educational ideas can be used to enrich every visitor’s experience; and to gain the confidence to explore opportunities provided by the mathematical stories that exist in every organisation’s history and objects.
Maths communication and education for these organisations and more
I enjoy mathematics and believe that anyone, anywhere can find something they can access and enjoy within it too.
I have…
Qualifications in teaching, education and mathematics
including an MA in Education; a PgCert in Digital Leadership; a PGCE in Mathematics (with A-Level Accreditation) and QTS; and a BSc Mathematics with Astronomy
Experience in schools and museums
I’ve taugh mathematics to the full secondary school age range in state schools in England for over a decade; I have managed aspects of a museum learning programme, leading its development, line-managing paid staff, and working closely with volunteers; and I’ve worked on a variety of projects independently and as part of a team of freelancers, from developing standalone learning resources to fully evaluating entire learning programmes for heritage sector organisations.
I write…
My ORCiD: 
https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4910-5467
Selected works
The Mathematicians’ Library: The books that unlocked the power of numbers – Liber Historica (Quarto): Due to be released in 2025: Mathematics is the invisible force that governs our daily lives, influencing everything from the weather forecasts we trust to the technology we depend on. It has been a cornerstone of human progress, evolving through centuries of research, discovery, and collaboration across cultures. This book reveals that legacy by presenting works that have changed the way we understand our world, from ancient knowledge inscribed on clay tablets, the contributions of Babylonian, Greek, Roman, Chinese, Islamic, and Maya scholars, The Mathematicians’ Library offers unparalleled access to the greatest minds in mathematics—Plato, Pythagoras, Euclid, Hypatia, Galileo, Einstein, and more.
Case Study: Bletchley Park – Past, Present, Future: Cryptography (in Maths Engagement Case Studies, edited by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, 2022)
Aligning Heritage Science to the National Curricula (for the National Heritage Science Forum and The National Archives with Catherine Holden and Steve Bennett, 2022)