Duff Cooper Prize
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Edition 67 (2022) Winner
Anna Keay
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Anna Keay
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1974-08-01 （Scotland）
- Nationality
- United Kingdom, British
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Unknown
- Residence History
- West Highlands → London → Norfolk
Career
- Occupations
- Historian, Author, Broadcaster, Director of the Landmark Trust
- Active Years
- 1996-2024
- Affiliations
- Landmark Trust, English Heritage, Royal Collection Trust, Pilgrim Trust
- Influenced By
- John Keay
- Nominations
- Baillie Gifford Prize shortlist (2022, The Restless Republic)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oban High School | — | — | — | — | United Kingdom |
| Bedales School | — | — | — | — | United Kingdom |
| Magdalen College, Oxford University | — | History | BA | — | United Kingdom |
| Queen Mary, University of London | — | History | PhD | — | United Kingdom |
Oban High School
Country:
United Kingdom
High school
Bedales School
Country:
United Kingdom
Private school
Magdalen College, Oxford University
History
Degree:
BA
Country:
United Kingdom
Studied history
Queen Mary, University of London
History
Degree:
PhD
Year of Graduation:
2004
Country:
United Kingdom
Thesis: The Ceremonies of Charles II's Court
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) | — | heritage | British Government | awarded |
| 2022 | Duff Cooper Prize | The Restless Republic | — | — | winner |
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
2019
Category:
heritage
Organization:
British Government
Result:
awarded
Duff Cooper Prize
2022
Work:
The Restless Republic
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Magnificent Monarch: Charles II and the Ceremonies of Power
2008 HistoryHistory of Charles II's court ceremonies
RestorationCourt ceremonies
The Crown Jewels: The Official Illustrated History
2012 HistoryOfficial history of the Crown Jewels
Crown Jewels
The Restless Republic: Britain without a crown
2022 HistoryBritain during the interregnum
RepublicCivil War
Bibliography
- The Earl of Essex: The Life and Death of a Tudor Traitor (2001)
- Elizabethan Tower of London (2001)
- The Magnificent Monarch: Charles II and the Ceremonies of Power (2008)
- The Crown Jewels: The Official Illustrated History (2012)
- The Elizabethan Garden at Kenilworth Castle (2013)
- Landmark: A History of Britain in 50 Buildings (2015)
- The Last Royal Rebel: The Life and Death of James, Duke of Monmouth (2017)
- The Restless Republic: Britain without a crown (2022)
- Interregnum: The People’s Republic of Britain (2022)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Detailed historical narrativeSpecialist in court culture
- Recurring Motifs
- MonarchyCourt ceremoniesHeritage
Legacy
British historian contributing to heritage preservation as director of Landmark Trust.
Trivia
- Daughter of historian John Keay. Married to historian Simon Thurley. Grandfather was politician Humphrey Atkins. Has non-identical twin children.