Dr Francis (Frank) Woodman is an architectural historian and a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries with many publications to his name. The Architectural History of Canterbury Cathedral was followed by a monograph on Kings' College Chapel. Other works include Norwich Cathedral and the Blue Guide Southwest France, as well as papers on Ely Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Long Melford Church and Warkworth Castle among others. An experienced international traveller, Frank has led study tours all over the world, including but not limited to Europe, Syria, Jordan, Libya, Cambodia and Japan for many organisations, such as English Heritage and the National Trust.
Frank was the Academic Director for Art History and Architecture, and the Certificate on Historic Building Conservation At the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education, (1997-2018). He was also a co-Academic Director on the interdisciplinary English Historic Studies Certificate and is a regular speaker for NADFAS.