Centre for Midlands History and Cultures
The Centre for Midlands History and Cultures was founded at the University of Birmingham to create a forum for research into and study of the history of the region.
Our aims:
- Promote innovative, interdisciplinary research into the history and culture of the Midlands;
- Develop collaborative partnerships with local organisations and community groups;
- Provide opportunities for local people and communities to learn about, engage with, and contribute to our understanding of the region.
The Centre’s scope spans the historic counties of Derbyshire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire and adjacent counties such as Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, and Leicestershire, from Roman times to the present day.
Postgraduate study
Postgraduate study
Members
Members
Directors
- Dr John Munro , Lecturer in United States History
- Dr Imogen Peck , Assistant Professor in British History
Members
-
Susan Worrall (Director of Special Collections at the Cadbury)
Honorary Research Fellows
- Simon Briercliffe
- David Brown
- Professor Richard Cust
- George Demidowicz
- Dr Malcolm Dick
- Luke Harris
- Dr John Hunt
- Professor Peter Jones
- Professor Adrian Randall
- Professor Robert Swanson
- Professor Ruth Watts
Doctoral researchers, past and present
- Rob Brown
- Debbie Chawner
- Trevor Cotterill
- Judith Davies
- Michael Dillon
- Jenni Dixon
- Sara Downs
- Mark Eccleston
- Rachel Haynes
- Ginny Hartley
- Steve Hewett
- Teresa Jones
- Matt Lord
- Kathie McClelland
- Elaine Mitchell
- Kate Mulcahey
- Justine Pick
- Neale Richardson
- Elizabeth Thomson
- Sue Worrall
Friends of the Centre
Friends of the Centre
The purpose of the Friends is to build links between the Centre and others with an interest in the history of the region, its people, and cultures.
Anyone can join and it’s free! We have members of all ages and from all backgrounds: anyone with an interest in our work is welcome. To become a member just subscribe to our mailing list.
You will then receive our monthly newsletter which includes details of Centre events , including research seminars and lectures, trips, social events, and volunteering opportunities.
The Friends network is run by a Committee of volunteers and we’re always looking for new recruits: if you’re interested or would like to find out more please get in touch.
Committee
- Judith Davis
- Sally Davison
- Malcolm Dick
- Ginny Hartley
- Imogen Peck
- Justine Pick
- Caroline Archer
- Rob Brown
- Irene De Boo
- Steve Hewett
- Fiona Tait
Contact us
Contact us
General enquiries
Centre for Midlands History and Cultures
School of History and Cultures
University of Birmingham
Birmingham
B15 2TT