April 14, 2025 by
Centre for Medieval Studies
With sadness, we share the news that Professor Emeritus Ian Lancashire of the Department of English and Centre for Medieval Studies passed away on April 4, 2025. Professor Lancashire researched Early Modern English lexicography and poetry, mental illness in the Middle Ages, Tudor drama and theatre history, and digital humanities. He was one of the three founders of Records of Early English Drama (REED) and the project’s bibliographer from 1975–81. His legacy lives on through his poetry and extensive scholarly publications. We extend our sincerest sympathies to Professor Lancashire's family, friends, and colleagues.