Before I come to the Nightingale Lecture, I just thought I would pass on several news items, and perhaps from the Centre’s perspective the most exciting is that the Tudors […]
Pigs, Place-Names and more Young Medievalists in Canterbury
This week has been a case of looking forward to the new academic year and the School of Humanities’ first intake of Medieval & Early Modern Studies Taught Masters students, […]
Showcasing medieval Canterbury – more TV coverage
I’m delighted to say that the ‘Tudors and Stuarts History Weekend 2019’ website is almost there and all being well it will be possible to book tickets for the tours […]
Autumn events – welcoming Michael Wood, Rachel Koopmans and Paul Cullen
It won’t be long before we are into the Centre’s autumn events, and, as well as the Nightingale Lecture mentioned last week, it is with great pleasure that I want […]
Polar Bear and Pilgrims visiting Canterbury
This week I thought I would start with Paula the Polar Bear’s visit to Canterbury Cathedral precincts on Wednesday. She only visited her adoring public for short periods due to […]
Exploring the past at Faversham, Brook and Canterbury
This week has been more a matter of meetings and looking forward to future events rather than events themselves. Included in the latter is most definitely the last of the […]
Showcasing Medieval Faversham and Becket’s ‘Miracle’ Windows
Many thanks to Dr Diane Heath and Dr Pip Gregory for running the ‘Young Medievalists’ Corner’ yesterday (funded by Swale Borough Council) – more on that soon; but also a […]
History and heritage – Leeds, Faversham and Canterbury district
Some encouraging news, it seems likely that we will receive the necessary funding to be able to produce the 2nd phase of the ‘Medieval Faversham’ exhibition. Consequently, Dr Diane Heath […]
Humans and Animals in Faversham and Margate
Before I report on the first phase of the ‘Medieval Faversham’ exhibition that has been installed in the Town Council’s new Heritage Hub, I want to mention the Centre’s conference […]