Following Her Passion

The speaker shares her journey in military and naval history, influenced by teachers at Cardiff High School and professors at the University of Bristol and Cambridge. Despite ignoring strategic advice to focus on American history, she pursued her passion for British history, leading to a successful academic career. Her archival work in British histories and the impact of mentors like Jack Plum are highlighted.

What does the speaker mean by 'residual separate spheres among historians'?

In what ways did the speaker's archival research influence their focus on local British histories?