Katrina Honeyman, 1950-2011

An inspirational mentor, an exceptionally productive academic and a dedicated fan of Arsenal Football Club, Katrina Honeyman was popular with staff and students alike.

Born in London on 18 June 1950, Professor Honeyman studied for her undergraduate degree in economic history and sociology at 바카라사이트 University of York before going on to complete a doctorate at 바카라사이트 University of Nottingham.

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Gill Cookson, research Fellow in history at Durham University and a friend of Professor Honeyman, said that she had made an "unparalleled contribution" to Leeds.

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Professor Honeyman died on 23 October. She is survived by her partner, John, and her sons Danny and Ben.

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