Our Historians

Our Historians

Harry Hughes

I am currently an Open University student. I am mostly focused on modern history from 1900 to the present, but have an interest in all areas. My role at TYH is to take charge of an expanding group of historians and ensure that we consistently provide strong quality history content. As a Modern Historian one of my favourite places to visit is IWM Duxford, but I also take advantage of my National Trust and English Heritage membership as well.

Founder

Georgina Spriddell

I am in my final year of History at the University of York, and I am writing my dissertation on material evidence of devotion to York’s patron saint in the fifteenth century (to overly simplify it!).  As Medieval Editor for TYH, my role is to read through and check articles and submissions to post, and to engage with fellow medieval historians on social media. My degree has trained me to be thorough in research and historicity, and this will be a particular focus for me. As EIC, my role is to ensure all articles are thoroughly scrutinised and that our team of editors and sub-editors work effectively together. My favourite historical place is either York Minster or Binham Priory!

Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief

Medieval Editor


Harvey Henson

Head of Communications / Lead Writer

My name is Harvey and my academic background is in journalism, however since I was 14, I have visited the battlefields of the Great War every year. I have a particular interest in the Battle of The Somme. I look forward to developing the communications of The Young Historians and writing articles about the First World War and every conflict since.

Tom Lynn

Early-Modern Editor

As Early Modern Editor at The Young Historians, my role is to complete the primary edits for articles covering the early modern period. Having completed my Masters Degree in Medieval History at the University of Sheffield following the completion of my Bachelors Degree in History at Northumbria University, my interests lie in the medieval and early modern period. My Masters dissertation titled ‘Urbanisation and the Vikings in a fragmented Ireland, 795-980’, assessed the Viking role in introducing urban systems into a largely undeveloped and non-urban Irish landscape. My undergraduate dissertation focused on the experience of the Viking age in England, titled ‘The archetypal symbol of the nation’s perception of itself’: The role of King Alfred and the significance of his legacy in the unification of England between 868 and 927. I look forward to reading your submissions!

Callaghan French

Modern Editor

I completed my degree in History at the University of Hertfordshire and focused my research on the history of diplomacy during the nineteenth century. Having now finished my studies, I enjoy reading about a great variety of historical topics, but especially those related to social, political, and economic history. I applied to become the modern history editor at The Young Historians as I wanted to play my part in not only helping people develop their historical skills, but also to help extend the reach of academic history to a wider audience. I look forward to working with you and reading your submissions!

Jake Newitt

Contributory Writer

Hi everyone, I’m Jake and I am currently studying for a degree in history at university. My main interest is the medieval period as a whole, specifically The Wars of the Roses and The Hundred Years War. After I gain a degree I am looking at going into writing, as well as possibly working in heritage. I would mostly concentrate on writing books about the Wars of the Roses alongside wider medieval history. I volunteer at a local museum helping with archiving and working with artefacts, as well as tour guiding, and in the summer I work on a local archaeological site. I am looking forward to getting work out to you and the wider public!

Jaina Hunt

Contributory Writer

Hi everyone! I’m Jaina! I am a first-year PhD candidate and I focus my study on the Tudor Period. I am researching elite never-married women and their experiences of agency through beauty. To do this I am looking at letters, portraits and medical texts.