Abbie graduated with a BA(Hons) in History at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in 2019. Her PhD engages with debates about the impact of empire on British popular culture, undertaking geographically-specific research into Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire. Thematic analysis includes study of popular entertainments, exhibitions, museums, military culture, and local politics and economics. Abbie’s research is funded by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Athletics Sport, and she is undertaking her PhD part-time alongside a competitive training and racing schedule.
Popular Imperialism in the Provinces, 1851-1914: Lincolnshire; Nottinghamshire; Yorkshire.
PGR Supervisors: Peter Yeandle and Marcus Collins