I’m going to start this week with some news. Many of you will know Paul Bennett or have read about him in various blogs over the last couple of years, […]
Becket’s legacy in Canterbury and beyond
As I expect you have gathered, June has been a very busy month full of very exciting lectures, conferences and workshops, and last week was no exception.
Baedeker, Tithe and Canterbury Crypt Creatures
Yesterday marked a watershed in History at Canterbury Christ Church, as well as in the Centre, because Dr Stephen Hipkin finished teaching at CCCU having opted for early retirement.
Celebrating William Urry, Angevin Canterbury and Magna Carta
This year marks a rather special anniversary in Canterbury’s history because it is fifty years since the publication of William Urry’s Canterbury under the Angevin Kings.
June events and Canterbury pilgrims
Having discussed one event in the whole blog last week, I thought this week I would begin with news of three Centre events next month before turning briefly to one […]
Lambarde, Baedeker and Tithe at Canterbury
Being back in Canterbury this week, I am now turning my attention to future Centre events, especially those due to take place in the next couple of months.
Canterbury and Huddersfield: medieval family power and religious material culture
The Easter holidays are often busy as conference organisers seek to fit in their particular offering and this year is no exception.
Tudors and Stuarts Weekend
Before I come to the Tudors and Stuarts Weekend, I thought I would mention the ‘Family and Power in the Middle Ages’ conference that will be taking place on Friday […]
Magna Carta and the Faversham Custumal
This time next week the Tudors and Stuarts Weekend will be just about to start, which means there will be quite a lot to do next week – all those […]