Introducing

Professor Pam Cox MP

Playwright

Until June 2024, Prof Pam Cox MP was a lecturer at the University of Essex specialising in social history, social science and criminology. She has presented a number of historical documentaries, including the BBC TV series ‘Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter’ and ‘Servants: The True Story of Life Below the Stairs’. Pam has also been the portfolio holder for Culture and Heritage at Colchester City Council.

Professor Pam Cox MP

Playwright

“I grew up in Southend, left to study and travel and returned to the county to work at one of the world’s leading social science universities – Essex. As an historian, I’m always amazed by Colchester’s unique heritage. From Britain’s only known Roman chariot racing circuit to the largest Norman keep in Europe to its award-winning arts, cultural and new tech centres, we have so much to offer.”