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Professor Alyson Brown is a Professor and Associate Head of the History, Geography & Social Sciences department at Edge Hill University, focusing on prison history, penal policy, and criminology. She holds editorial roles at Social History and the Prison Service Journal, and co-founded the Research Catalyst group to bridge academic and institutional collaboration. Her research explores prison riots, interwar penal policies, and prison tourism, with notable works like Inter-war Penal Policy and Crime in England (2013). She has contributed to BBC History Magazine and documentaries such as Channel 4’s Britain Behind Bars. Professional service includes advisory roles for heritage projects like Lincoln Castle Revealed and the Dartmoor Prison Museum exhibition.
Education:
- Masters in Historical Research, University of Hull
- PhD in Penal Policy and Prison Disturbances (England 1850–1920), University of Hull
Research Interests: Professor Brown’s work intertwines historical analysis with contemporary policy, focusing on prison systems, criminal mobility, and the intersection of penal practices with cultural memory. She emphasizes the role of archives and public engagement, as seen in her projects on prison museums and heritage interpretation.
Articles Overview: Her publications analyze specific historical events (e.g., the 1932 Dartmoor Riot) and broader themes like interwar penal reform. Recent work critiques educational policies in 19th-century prisons and explores prison tourism’s cultural resonance.
Awards & Recognition: No specific named awards, though her editorial roles and documentary contributions highlight her influence in historical criminology.
Grants & Advising: Supervised 7 doctoral works and contributed to policy discussions via the History & Policy network. Active in public outreach, including the 2023 Think Creative Archive project examining early Edge Hill graduates.
Labs & Teams: Co-leads the Gender and Sexuality Research Group and Research Catalyst at Edge Hill University.
