Neil Fleming

Professor Neil Fleming is a Professor of Modern History at the University of Worcester, affiliated with the School of Humanities and the Institute of Commonwealth Studies. His work bridges British, Irish, and imperial history since the late nineteenth century, with a focus on metropolitan imperialism, political extremes, and media history.

• Key Research Areas:
  • Modern British and Irish political history
  • Imperialism and decolonization
  • Naval and maritime culture
  • Media and public engagement with history
• Recent Publications:
  • 2024 monograph on the Marquess of Londonderry (aristocracy and politics)
  • 2023 articles on British navalism and Londonderry’s coal industry
  • 2022 edited volume on aristocratic political papers
• Scientific Awards:
  • 2024 Research Grant from the Historical Society of the Episcopal Church
  • 2023–2016 grants and fellowships from institutions like Oxford, McGill, and National Maritime Museum