Ian Mortimer

Dr. Ian Mortimer is a historian and novelist renowned for his innovative approach to exploring the past. He is best known for "The Time Traveller's Guide" series, which includes "The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England," "Elizabethan England," "Restoration Britain," and "Regency Britain." These works blend historical scholarship with immersive storytelling, offering readers a vivid perspective on different eras. Mortimer has also gained acclaim for his fiction, including "The Outcasts of Time," winner of the 2019 Winston Graham Prize for historical fiction. Under the pen name James Forrester, he published the Clarenceux Trilogy, a series of novels set in the 1560s. His diverse bibliography extends to memoirs, such as "Why Running Matters," reflecting his personal experiences alongside his scholarly pursuits.

A Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the Society of Antiquaries, Mortimer holds multiple degrees from the University of Exeter and UCL. His academic contributions span centuries, with research published on topics from the twelfth to the twentieth century. His upcoming work, "The History of England through the Windows of an Ordinary House," exemplifies his experimental approach, examining England's past through the lens of a single dwelling. Residing in Dartmoor, Mortimer continues to write history books that challenge conventional narratives while maintaining scholarly rigor. His works have earned him recognition as one of the most distinctive medieval historians of his generation.