Tom Breen

Dr Tom Breen is a postdoctoral researcher at Oxford Brookes University, with a passion for uncovering the hidden histories of our urban and rural landscapes. He is currently leading the archival research for the AHRC-funded project 'In All Our Footsteps: Tracking, Mapping and Experiencing Rights of Way in Post-War Britain'. This project seeks to bring better awareness and understanding to the complex ways in which rights of way have been mapped, developed, used, and experienced in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

As a Landscape Historian, Dr Breen brings a unique perspective to the project, delving into the fascinating ways the development of the public rights of way network has shaped our English and Welsh landscapes over time, revealing a wealth of insights that will inform future policies and decision-making. Through this project, Dr Breen is charting a new course in the study of our land and its history, and he is passionate about sharing his findings with anyone who cares about the places we call home.