Pippa Catterall

Professor Pippa Catterall is a distinguished academic at the University of Westminster, affiliated with the History Research Group, Centre for Law, Society and Popular Culture, and Westminster Development Policy Network. Her work bridges constitutional history, religious politics, and LGBTQ+ inclusion.

• Education:
  • B.A. in History, University of Cambridge (1984)
  • Ph.D. in History, Queen Mary University of London (1989)
• Research Focus:
  • Religion's influence on British political development
  • Queer urban space design
  • Constitutional evolution post-Glorious Revolution
  • Labour movement's religious foundations
  • Prime ministerial policy strategy
• Recent Work Trends:
  • 2024 monograph on Queer Perspectives on Public Space
  • 2025 analysis of Free Church arms regulation
  • 2026 exploration of thanatourism
• Honors:
  • Literati Club Best Generalist Reference Book of the Year (1990)
  • Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (1996–)
  • EDI Audit Grant recipient (Quintin Hogg Trust)
• Leadership:
  • Chair, University of Westminster Press
  • Co-Chair, Staff Q+ Network
  • Editor, National Identities journal (1998–)