Edith Gollnast studied art and design at Banbury School of Art and architectural conservation at Bristol University. For thirty five years she worked with historic buildings and areas at Oxford City Council.

Since her retirement she has illustrated a number of publications including six Oxford Heritage Walks for Oxford Preservation Trust. 

In recognition of this Edith was highly commended with a 2017 Institute of Historic Building Conservation's Marsh Award, (Retired Members). For the same project she received a Certificate of Honour in 2019 from the Lord Mayor of Oxford as a mark of recognition for exceptional service to the city.

Edith lives in Oxford enjoying the arts and the natural environment.