Mike Benbough-Jackson

Dr. Mike Benbough-Jackson is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Science at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), where he has been teaching since 2006. His academic work bridges cultural, social, and political history, with a focus on Modern Britain, particularly Wales and Merseyside.

His research interests include:

• Sub-national and national identities
• Fortean (strange/supernatural) history
• Gender and masculinity
• Rural and urban historical development
• Cultural rituals and national celebrations

Mike's recent publications, spanning from 2003 to 2025, reflect a deep engagement with Welsh and British cultural identity, especially through the lens of national days, historical symbols, and local place-making. His work frequently explores how identity is negotiated through ritual, migration, and public memory, with recurring themes in masculinity, empire, and folklore. He has published in journals such as Welsh History Review and with academic presses including University of Wales Press and Ashgate.

He is fluent in Welsh and contributes to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching at LJMU. He has authored and edited several books on regional history, including works on Cardiganshire and Merseyside.

While there is no mention of formal students or awards in the provided text, his scholarly output demonstrates sustained contribution to historical studies. He has collaborated with scholars such as B. Jenkins, M. Hayday, and N. Evans, and his ORCID is 0000-0002-4367-5441.