James Ross

Dr James Ross is a Reader in Late Medieval History at the University of Winchester's School of Humanities. He holds a D.Phil. from the University of Oxford and has held roles at the History of Parliament Trust and the National Archives. His research focuses on late medieval nobility, royal administration, and Tudor kingship. He leads the Leverhulme Trust-funded Tudor Chamber Books project, digitizing royal financial records to explore early Tudor governance and court culture. Ross has been awarded the Leverhulme Trust (2016) and AHRC Collaborative Skills Development awards. He supervises Ph.D. students and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.

Education:

• BA/MA, University of Oxford (Wadham College)
• D.Phil., University of Oxford (Merton College)

Research Interests: Ross's work examines the political and economic roles of the English nobility from the late 14th to early 16th century, including their interaction with royal administration and legal systems. He specializes in Tudor kingship, royal records, and the transition between medieval and early modern governance.

Leverhulme Project: The Tudor Chamber Books project digitized over 4,000 pages of Henry VII and Henry VIII's financial records, offering insights into court culture and royal decision-making. This resource is freely accessible online.

Awards:

• Leverhulme Trust Award (£218,421)
• AHRC Collaborative Skills Development Award (£60,000)
• Fellow of the Royal Historical Society

Supervision: Ross oversees research students focusing on late medieval English history, including topics like politics, kingship, and aristocracy. He welcomes inquiries into these areas.