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Amanda Westcott is a Postdoctoral Associate Member at the Faculty of History, University of Oxford, and a member of Keble College. She serves as a clerk at Keble College Chapel and volunteers at the Ashmolean Museum. Her professional affiliations include participation in the Heritage Pathways Programme by The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities (TORCH) and internships with the National Trust Partnership, Purcell Architects, and the Devonshire Collections at Chatsworth House.
Her doctoral research (DPhil) at the University of Oxford focused on George III and Kingship at Court in Late Eighteenth-Century Britain, exploring socio-political dynamics of the royal court during the king’s illness and European conflicts. Supported by grants such as the Book Grant from Keble Chapel (2020–2023) and the Keble College Graduate Support Fund (2021–2023), her work highlights aristocratic networks and cultural resilience amid upheaval.
Westcott’s research interests include Cultural History, Gender History, and Material Culture, with a focus on the Early Modern period in the British Isles and Ireland. She examines court culture, monarchical adaptation during revolution and empire, and the interplay between monarchy, aristocracy, and socio-political challenges. Her teaching training under Dr. Brian Young at Christ Church further underscores her engagement with historical pedagogy.
- Awards:
- Second place prize in the Humanities Poster Competition (2024)
- Jonathan and Amanda Phillips Award (2023)
- Mavis Gibson Prize in History (2020)
- Griffiths Award (2022)
Her career goals target the British heritage sector, leveraging practical experience from internships and research consultancy roles with Purcell Architects (2021–2022), where she produced historic development reports and revised entries for listed buildings in heritage zones. She actively collaborates with institutions like the National Trust Partnership and Devonshire Collections, reflecting her commitment to material and cultural heritage preservation.
