About
David A Woodman is a Fellow of Robinson College and an Affiliated Lecturer in the Faculty of History at the University of Cambridge. His academic work focuses on early medieval England and Europe, palaeography, and Latin literature, particularly through the study of Anglo-Saxon charters and chronicles.
Education:
- BA, MPhil, PhD in Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic (University of Cambridge, Trinity College)
David’s research spans the political and ecclesiastical structures of Anglo-Saxon England, with a recurring emphasis on the role of charters in kingship, the Norman Conquest, and the historical narrative of Worcester. He has published extensively on Æthelstan, Edward the Confessor, and the unification of England.
Key Trends in Publications:
- Investigates the evolution of royal charters and their role in political authority (2012–2025)
- Explores Worcester’s historical workshop across the Norman Conquest (2022)
- Reconstructs the reigns of Æthelstan (2013, 2025) and Edward the Confessor (2020) through contemporary sources
Scientific Awards:
- Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2014)
- Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, London (2024)
- Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (2024)
As an educator, David provides lectures and supervisions in medieval history papers O2, T5, and T6. He also serves as Honorary Secretary for the British Academy/Royal Historical Society Joint Committee on Anglo-Saxon Charters and has reviewed works on Anglo-Saxon legislation, kingship, and chronicles.
