History Research | University of Chester

Global Research in an Ancient City

Historians at Chester connect public audiences with cutting-edge, world-leading research. Spanning medieval, early modern, modern and global history, we use the past to contextualise, critique and comprehend today’s complex world.

Research Areas

The research theme of Public History and Heritage explores how historical narratives, sites, and cultural practices are communicated, preserved, and interpreted by the public, shaping collective memory and identity across communities:

Mobility of Objects Across Boundaries: https://mob.chester.ac.uk/

Education object boxes and downloadable resources for schools: https://mob.chester.ac.uk/activities/education-object-boxes-for-schools/

Engaging history: the educational impact of medieval objects: https://futurumcareers.com/engaging-history-the-educational-impact-of-medieval-objects