Challenging times today and in the past

In this fast-moving world that we live in, I thought I would bring out a short update. For the health and safety of speakers, those attending, and all concerned, we have cancelled the following events. These are the Centre and FCAT lecture this Thursday 19 March; the joint Centre and KAS Local History Societies Forum on Saturday 21 March; the Becket Lecture on Friday 27 March; the Medieval Canterbury Weekend between Friday 3 and Sunday 5 April, and the Church, Saints and Seals day on Monday 18 May.

March, 17
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Canterbury incidents – rats in organ pipes and marketing cold baths

Currently CCCU is open, however, we have been informed that the higher powers will be making a decision about the fate of university events, including the Medieval Canterbury Weekend 2020 and other CKHH events, early next week. Moreover, with the UK government’s statement today, things are moving swiftly. Consequently, I’ll keep you informed as and when I have some concrete news.

March, 14
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Medieval Canterbury Weekend – two months to go

This week I want to feature a few of the events that will be taking place during the Medieval Canterbury Weekend 2020 and link them to medieval Canterbury. However, before that I just want to say that Dr Martin Watts will be speaking at the Canterbury branch meeting of the Historical Association tomorrow (Thursday) evening at Kent College. His topic will be his book on the Royal Marines in the Second World War. If you want a taster, please see this earlier blog and if you live locally and this sounds interesting, the local HA will be delighted to see you at 7pm: https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/kenthistory/from-anglo-saxons-to-wwii-exploring-canterbury-faversham-and-the-royal-marines/

February, 5
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Exciting times ahead – Becket, Canterbury and much, much more

This week I’m exploring what we have planned for 2020.

January, 9
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Kent Centre’s thanks and top events in 2019

As the last blog of 2019, I want to record my thanks to many for their efforts this year and to offer my top three events.

December, 18
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Helping to celebrate Canterbury Society’s 10th anniversary

This week has brought a series of meetings and the chance to be part of Canterbury Society’s celebrations.

November, 29
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Postgraduates working on Kent History – exciting developments

This week there is information about the Centre’s future events, a report on the Kent History Postgraduate Group’s monthly research seminar and a notice about Dr Jayne Wackett’s memorial tree.