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Dr. Leona Watson is an Associate Professor at Northumbria University's Faculty of Arts, Design, Social Sciences (ADSS). As a historian specializing in infrastructure and environmental history across Britain (1450–present), with particular expertise in northern England, her work bridges archival research and contemporary sustainability challenges.
- Education: PhD in History (Durham University, 2013), MA in Seventeenth-Century Studies (Durham, 2009), BA(Hons) in History (University of Sunderland, 2007)
Her research spans urbanisation, water history, sanitation systems, and environmental regulation, examining how historical practices inform modern climate resilience. Key projects include the Leverhulme-funded Life Stories of Infrastructure (2023–2026) and UKRI's CLandage program (2020–2022), both focusing on community landscapes and heritage adaptation.
Recent publications analyze interdisciplinary approaches to environmental history, flood mitigation strategies, and early modern urban planning. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to climate action and sustainable cities.
External roles include affiliations with White Horse Press (2022–) and the Surtees Society (2021–), contributing to environmental history publications and archival studies.
