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Dr David Harry is a Senior Lecturer in Early Modern History at the University of Chester, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Previously, he held positions at the University of Bristol, University of the West of England, and University of Kent. He served as co-secretary of the Harlaxton Medieval Symposium (2013–2018) and holds fellowships from the Royal Historical Society and Higher Education Academy. His research focuses on three main strands: the Chester Mystery Plays, witchcraft and magic in early modern England, and the theology of colonization during the 15th–16th centuries. He has published extensively on medieval London, including his monograph Constructing a Civic Community in Late Medieval London (2019) and co-edited volumes such as The Urban Church in Late Medieval England (2019). Current projects include a collaborative edition of churchwardens’ accounts for the London Record Society and a Paul Mellon-funded project on saints’ shrines. Teaching modules include HI5130 (Witchcraze), HI6143 (Heresy and Unbelief), and HI7348 (Colonial Missions). He supervises MRes/PhD students on witchcraft, Catholic worship, and colonial missions.
- Research Interests: Medieval drama, colonial missions, witchcraft historiography, urban history, religious culture, and commemorative practices.
- Recent Projects: Collaboration on 'Saints Shrines as Tangible Art' with Lancaster University and preparation of St Nicholas Shambles accounts.
