Published Writing
My historical writing, commentary and letters have appeared in Welsh, national and specialist publications including Nation.Cymru, The Guardian, The Times, ConservativeHome, Record, the journal of the Montgomeryshire Genealogical Society, and The Newtonian, the journal of the Newtown Local History Group.
The selection below brings together externally published work on Welsh history, rural culture, genealogy, national identity and public life. Historical and cultural writing is presented first, including specialist society publication, followed by clearly separated commentary and published letters.
Publication Record
Press coverage, interviews and features about my work are collected separately on the Media & Recognition page.
Selected Historical & Cultural Writing
These pieces most closely reflect my work on Welsh history, rural communities, Nonconformity, heritage, cultural memory and national identity.
“A church of the people: how the rules of discipline shaped rural Wales”
Nation.Cymru · July 2025
An examination of the rules of discipline maintained by Welsh Nonconformist chapels and their influence upon personal conduct, community expectations and the moral culture of rural Wales.
“Monks Trod: safeguarding the soul of Wales’ upland culture”
Nation.Cymru · June 2025
An account of the historic Monks Trod between Strata Florida and Abbey Cwmhir, and an argument for protecting the route as part of the cultural landscape of rural Wales.
“Why the world still ignores Owain Glyndŵr”
Nation.Cymru · July 2025
An examination of Owain Glyndŵr’s limited place in international popular culture and what his comparative neglect reveals about the wider representation of Welsh history.
“Edward didn’t conquer Wales, we let him”
Nation.Cymru · July 2025
A reconsideration of Edward I’s conquest of Wales, arguing that internal division, competing loyalties and the conduct of the native elite were central to the collapse of independent Welsh rule.
“The quiet miracle of our Senedd: a nation’s long vigil fulfilled”
Nation.Cymru · July 2025
A reflection on the development of Welsh democracy, placing the Senedd within the longer history of national consciousness, Nonconformist civic culture and the campaign for political representation.
Specialist & Society Writing
Alongside newspaper and magazine work, I contribute historical writing to specialist and learned societies where a subject benefits from a more focused local or genealogical readership.
“David Davies MP: Health and the Common Good”
The Newtonian · Volume 101 · Newtown Local History Group · Autumn/Winter 2026 · pp. 21–25
A historical study of David Davies MP (1880–1944), examining his contribution to the development of healthcare in Montgomeryshire and the relationship between private philanthropy, public service and the common good.
“Evan Owen – A Montgomeryshire Farmer of Character”
Record 90 · Montgomeryshire Genealogical Society · Spring 2026
A biographical study of Evan Owen, a Montgomeryshire farmer, exploring his life and character within the rural society of the county.
“Family, Faith and Farming: Preserving the Social History of Montgomeryshire’s Uplands”
Record 89 · Montgomeryshire Genealogical Society · Autumn 2025
A study of the family networks, farming lives, Nonconformist culture and social memory of Montgomeryshire’s upland communities, drawing on long-term genealogical and archival research into families associated with Caeadda, the Llyfnant Valley and neighbouring districts.
Commentary & Opinion
Alongside my historical work, I have published occasional commentary and opinion on Welsh politics, institutions and contemporary public debate. These pieces are presented separately from my historical research.
“Why Reform UK isn’t good for Wales: a stark wake-up call”
Nation.Cymru · July 2025
An analysis of Reform UK’s appeal and its implications for Wales, examining political disillusionment, devolution and competing conceptions of the United Kingdom.
“The Age of the Keyboard Warrior: How Online Lies Are Silencing Truth in Wales”
Nation.Cymru · July 2025
A commentary on misinformation, online intimidation and political tribalism, considering how hostile digital debate can discourage informed participation in Welsh public life.
“Badenoch is Finding Her Stride, and Reform’s Theatre is a Gift to the Conservatives”
ConservativeHome · February 2026
An assessment of contrasting political styles and the argument that discipline and seriousness may prove more durable than political spectacle.
“The Rise of Reform is Driven by Voter Despair, Conservatives Must Find an Answer”
ConservativeHome · August 2025
An analysis of the economic insecurity, political alienation and cultural frustration contributing to Reform UK’s rise, with particular consideration of Wales.
Letters to National Newspapers
“School uniform costs are forcing parents to skip meals, this must stop”
The Guardian · August 2025
A published letter responding to evidence that some parents were going without food to meet school-uniform costs, arguing that reuse schemes can help but are undermined by unnecessary changes to logos and approved designs.
“Britain must acclimatise to heatwaves, and fast”
The Guardian · June 2025
A published letter arguing that periods of extreme heat should be treated as an increasingly regular public-policy challenge requiring practical adaptation in buildings, workplaces and public services.
“Iran and the prospect of regime change”
The Times · June 2025
A published letter considering the uncertainties surrounding externally encouraged regime change in Iran and warning against assuming that removing an established government necessarily produces a stable or liberal successor.
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For longer-form historical work published on this site, explore my essays, historical guides and books. Press coverage, interviews and features about my research are collected separately under Media & Recognition.