Dr. Robyn Atcheson is a historian specializing in the social history of Ireland during the 19th and early 20th centuries, with a focus on Ulster, women’s history, public health, and religious history. She holds a Ph.D. in History from Queen’s University Belfast and has extensive experience as a university lecturer, researcher, and public histor... Read More

Dr. Robyn Atcheson is a historian specializing in the social history of Ireland during the 19th and early 20th centuries, with a focus on Ulster, women’s history, public health, and religious history. She holds a Ph.D. in History from Queen’s University Belfast and has extensive experience as a university lecturer, researcher, and public historian. Dr. Atcheson has developed and delivered numerous courses, talks, and walking tours, often based on her research, which have been widely praised and frequently sold out. Her work has been featured in academic publications, public lectures, and media outlets, including BBC Radio Ulster and RTÉ. She is also a passionate advocate for memorializing historical sites, such as the Belfast workhouse burial ground. Dr. Atcheson actively engages with the public through her website, newsletter, and social media platforms, where she shares her research and promotes marginalized histories. Read Less