James Walvin

James Walvin is Professor of History Emeritus at the University of York, where he taught for many years.

He has held visiting positions in the Caribbean, USA, and Australia.

Walvin is an accomplished author, winning the Martin Luther King Memorial Prize for his book "Black and White." His expertise lies in the history of slavery and the slave trade, on which he has published extensively.

Walvin's diverse interests are evident in his pioneering work "The People's Game," a study of football history that remains in print three decades after its initial publication.

His academic background and varied research interests contribute to his ability to explore complex historical topics.