To a degree this is a catch up week in that there were the final three talks for Kentish Saints and Martyrs and the Nightingale Lecture, as well as Dr […]
Kentish Saints and Medieval Animals – a saintly greyhound
This week has been very busy, for as well as Diane’s hunt at the Freshers’ Fair for student volunteers to get involved in her NHLF-funded ‘Medieval Animals Heritage’ project – […]
Kent history in the news – talks, exhibitions and other events
As this is the last blog from the Centre before a three-week break, I thought I would mention some events that will be taking place across the county before turning […]
Black histories, maritime Kent and St Dunstan’s church – exchanging knowledge
This week, I am going to highlight two Centre events that showcase the Centre’s commitment to student experience beyond the seminar room, working with others inside and outside academia, and […]
Canterbury, Dover and Becket on 6th July
This week I am going to concentrate on events linked to 6 July, but first, as promised, herewith details of Dr Ben Marsh’s talk on Tuesday 20 July at 7pm […]
From local to global and back again – exploring historical Kent
Stop press, calling all schools – do you want to design a Thomas Becket giant? Now is a great opportunity, but you need to be quick because the deadline is […]
Medieval Animals, Marc Morris and Kent History Postgraduates – great ideas
I thought I would start by mentioning a Kent matter. The Agricultural Museum Brook (near Wye) will be reopening again for visitors from Saturday 5 June. We at the CKHH […]
Battling ducks, other animals, lych gates and Anglo-Saxons – busy times!
Many apologies to all those who wanted to join the ‘In conversation with Dr Marc Morris’ event on Tuesday evening, we experienced major technical issues just as we were getting […]
Kent History Postgraduates and Kent Maps – exploring space and time
I thought I would start this week by saying that I really like the display in the CCCU Bookshop front window for Marc Morris’ new book due out on 20 […]