Stella Moss

Stella Moss is a Lecturer in the Department of History at Royal Holloway University of London. She is affiliated with the Bedford Centre for the History of Women and Gender, focusing on modern British history through the lens of popular culture, consumption, and gender dynamics.

Research Interests:
Stella’s work explores the intersection of consumption and identity in modern Britain, particularly through drinking cultures in the 20th century. She investigates how gender and age shape recreational practices, the negotiation of social spaces, and contested notions of respectability. Additional interests include the history of feminism and citizenship in 20th-century Britain.

Research Trends and SDG Contributions:
Her research spans topics such as alcohol policy, material culture in public houses, and historical perspectives on social norms. These contributions align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Gender Equality and Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Projects and Activities:
Stella has collaborated on arts residencies and served as a historical adviser for theatrical productions, including the Royal Shakespeare Company’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the Royal Exchange Theatre’s Billy Liar. She organized the 2021 conference Unpalatable, Inedible and Indigestible, addressing food practices and cultural boundaries.