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Brontë literary treasures on public display together for first time
Handwritten poems, miniature books and printed first editions are going on display at the University of Leeds in a free exhibition tracing the evolution of the Brontës into literary icons.
School of History professor brings historical accuracy to World War II video game
The game producers sought expert historical advice from University of Leeds’ Professor Simon Ball for their project alongside the latest release of Company of Heroes 3.
Dr Laura King discusses Bear Grylls’ Family History on ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’
Dr Laura King, Associate Professor in Modern British History at the School of History, has appeared in a recent episode of the BBC’s ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ about adventurer Bear Grylls.
Dr Alan Murray receives award for his book Baldwin of Bourcq
Dr Murray, Senior Lecturer in Medieval Studies in the School of History, has been awarded the J.F. Verbruggen Prize for his book Baldwin of Bourcq: Count of Edessa and King of Jerusalem (1100-31).
French Colonial Historical Society Article Prize for 2023 awarded to Dr Claire Eldridge
Dr Eldridge’s prize-winning article is entitled ‘Conflict and Community in the Trenches: Military Justice Archives and Interactions between Soldiers in France’s Armée d’Afrique, 1914-18’.