Philip Baker

Philip Baker is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture at Oxford Brookes University, specializing in early modern English history with a focus on the English Revolution, the City of London, and parliamentary record-keeping. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and has conducted research at institutions including the University of Oxford and Birkbeck, University of London. His work explores topics such as urban expansion, public/private space dynamics, and the history of citizenship.

Education:

• Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London
• University of Sheffield
• Corpus Christi College, University of Cambridge

Research Interests: Dr. Baker investigates the interplay between political power and urban development in early modern England. His studies delve into Leveller movements, parliamentary procedures, and the socio-political context of the English Civil War. He has co-edited seminal works such as The Agreements of the People and Proceedings in Parliament 1624.

Publications & Awards: He has published in journals like Historical Journal and Parliamentary History. His accolades include Fellowships from the Higher Education Academy and the Humanities Research Institute, University of Buckingham.

Research Groups: He is affiliated with the Place, Culture and Identity research group at Oxford Brookes and contributes to interdisciplinary dialogues on urban history and political thought.