The Historians - Early Modern History

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Steven is currently a PhD student at the University of Essex in the department of History.

Ironically, he can no longer remember why he got interested in studying history...

Born and raised in Kent, Tim lived for many years in Cornwall, and now lives in Suffolk with his wife.

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Cody is a PhD student at the University of Essex. Her research looks at the Lancashire witch trials of 1612, and how the accused witches are represented in historical record and historical fiction, thinking specifically about gender and identity.

Amy-Jane works in the heritage sector and has recently completed her MA in History at the University of Winchester. Her thesis examined the queenship of Margaret of Anjou and Henrietta Maria during the Wars of the Roses and the British Civil Wars.

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Julie is a mature student who works as Curator of the Combined Military Services Museum in Maldon Essex.

Amy returned to Winchester for her PhD after working in London where she was part of the V&A’s Visitor Experience team.

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Michael, a long-time resident of Kent, now in exile in Essex, is currently researching how the British Civil Wars were remembered in the long nineteenth century, focusing in on Colchester.

A California native, Andy McMillin holds a bachelor's degree in Medieval Studies from the University of California at Davis. She also has credentials from the University of Oxford, in English Local History and a Mres degree from the University of Reading in Medieval Studies.

Johanna Strong completed her PhD at the University of Winchester under the supervision of Dr Elena Woodacre and Dr Simon Sandall. In addition to her ongoing research she is also a teacher at an independent school.