Tutor information
Charlotte Parsonson-Young
Dr Charlotte Young has a PhD in English Civil War sequestration from Royal Holloway, University of London. She has worked as a genealogist and social historian at Sticks Research Agency for over a decade, where she has worked on programmes such as 'Who Do You Think You Are?' and 'Tracing Your Roots'. She is an Honorary Visiting Fellow in English Local History at the University of Leicester, an Adjunct Professor for the University of California's London Study Abroad programme, and was a research assistant attached to the AHRC-funded Civil War Petitions project.
Courses
The civil wars that swept across the British Isles in the 17th century left few lives untouched. This course will explore the causes, conduct and significance of the English civil wars.
The trial and execution of King Charles I in 1649 on a charge of treason was one of the most constitutionally significant events in British history. This course will explore the background to the trial, its timeline, and the aftermath of regicide.
This online course provides an overview of how to trace family history in Britain from the present day to the 16th century using a range of digital and archival sources.
Oliver Cromwell is blamed for many things, including cancelling Christmas and banning fun – but what was life really like when he was the Lord Protector of England?
Have you been wanting to trace your family history, but are unsure where to start? This course will guide you through the process. You will learn how to use civil registration records, censuses, newspapers, and hands-on archival skills.
Early modern women were told to ‘stay home and meddle with your housewifery’, but many of them did not. This course will explore the ways that women at all levels of society across England were politically active, intelligent, and influential.