David Rollason facts for kids
David W. Rollason is an English historian and a medievalist. This means he studies history, especially the time period known as the Middle Ages. He teaches history at Durham University.
About David W. Rollason
David Rollason is an expert in several areas of history. He knows a lot about the "cult of saints" in Anglo-Saxon England. This refers to how people honored and remembered important religious figures, or saints, during that time. He also specializes in the history of Northumbria, which was an important kingdom in early England.
He has also studied old historical writings from Durham. For example, he helped create a modern version and translation of a book called the Libellus de exordio. He also worked on another important old book called the Durham Liber Vitae. These projects help us understand history better by making old texts easier to read today.
Beyond History Books
Outside of his work as a historian, David Rollason enjoys cycling. He once cycled 175 miles from Edinburgh to Seaton Delaval. He did this to raise money for the National Trust. The money helped the National Trust buy Seaton Delaval Hall, which is a historic building.
