About
Dr Lowri Ann Rees is a Lecturer in Modern History at Bangor University's School of History, Law and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD from Aberystwyth University and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her research focuses on 18th and 19th century Wales, particularly the history of the gentry, rural protests (e.g., Rebecca Riots), land stewardship, and Welsh connections to India. She teaches undergraduate courses on British history and supervises postgraduate research in the field of country house studies.
Education:
- BA, MA, and PhD in History from Aberystwyth University
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education from Bangor University
Research Interests: Dr Rees explores Welsh social and economic history, including the role of land agents, colonial networks, and the societal impacts of rural protests. Her work often intersects with transnational themes, such as Welsh migration to India during the East India Company era. She has published extensively on topics like gentry society, land management, and the cultural legacy of historical estates.
Publications: Her recent work includes articles on 19th-century Welsh gentry dynamics and a book analyzing the Rebecca Riots' impact on land agents. She has also co-edited volumes on land agency history and contributed to projects like the 'East India Company at Home' initiative.
Awards: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2018).
Teaching and Engagement: Leads modules on Victorian Britain and country house history. Organized events like the 'History on the Hill' series highlighting Bangor University's heritage. Active in public history initiatives, including articles for The Conversation and Western Mail.
