Our Senior Team
Harry Hughes
Founder
Harry, whose idea in March 2024 has now become the fully-fledged initiative we are today, is currently an Open University student, studying a Arts and Humanities degree (with a specialism in History). Harry is focused on the twentieth century, but has an interest in all areas. His role at TYH is to take an overseeing role within an expanding group of historians and that we consistently provide strong quality history content. As a Modern Historian, one of Harry’s favourite places to visit is IWM Duxford, but he also has a great fondness for National Trust and English Heritage sites.
Tom Lynn
Editor in Chief - Medieval Editor
As Editor in Chief at The Young Historians, Tom’s role is to complete and oversee all edits. Having completed his Masters Degree in Medieval History at the University of Sheffield following the completion of his Bachelors in History at Northumbria University, Tom’s interests lie in the medieval and early modern period. His Masters dissertation titled ‘Urbanisation and the Vikings in a fragmented Ireland, 795-980’, assessed the Viking role in introducing urban systems into a largely undeveloped and non-urban Irish landscape. His undergraduate dissertation focused on the experience of the Viking age in England, titled ‘The archetypal symbol of the nation’s perception of itself’: The role of King Alfred and the significance of his legacy in the unification of England between 868 and 927. Tom has represented The Young Historians as Press at the Chalke History Festival, and also heads up other media projects for the team.
Harvey Henson
Head of Communications
Harvey is the Head of Communications at TYH, alongside his full-time role working for the Commonwealth War Grave Commission. His academic background is in journalism, but Harvey’s passion and extensive knowledge materialises itself in the form of World War heritage and memorabilia. Harvey’s particular interest lies in the Battle of The Somme. Through his work at TYH, Harvey has acted as strategic advisor to external, larger historical organisations on their outreach programmes, in particular Chalke History Festival.
OUR EDITORIAL TEAM
Jake Newitt
Early Modern Editor
Jake is a third year History student, currently studying at the University of Northampton.
Alongside studying, he has very recently written a book for Pen and Sword publishers, titled ‘The Jack Cade Rebellion: The Revolt that Led to the Wars of the Roses’, scheduled to be released November this year. He also runs his own history Instagram page, titled ‘The Budding Historian’ and has written three articles for the Historians Magazine. His main interests are the Wars of the Roses, the Hundred Year War and the Medieval period in general, but is also fascinated by early and later history.
His role within The Young Historians is editor for all the articles that focus on The Early Modern period and also acts as a second editor for articles that are centered around the Middle Ages.
Callaghan French
Modern Editor
Callaghan completed his degree in History at the University of Hertfordshire and focused his research on the history of diplomacy during the nineteenth century. Having now finished his studies, Callaghan enjoy reading about a great variety of historical topics, but especially those related to social, political, and economic history. Callaghan applied to become the modern history editor at The Young Historians as he wanted to play his part in not only helping people develop their historical skills, but also to help extend the reach of academic history to a wider audience. Callaghan looks forward to working with you and reading your submissions!
