Steven Bishop

Steven is currently a PhD student at the University of Essex in the department of History.
He is researching the recent protests against statues of controversial historical figures across the world, focusing on the complex relationship between history and memory. His other historical interests include the history of the United States of America, especially the period from colonisation to the Civil War. He also have a burgeoning interest in local history and write about Colchester’s many heritage sites in Colchester United’s matchday programme.
Interests: US History from Revolution to Civil War, Local History, Statues