This week I’m going to focus exclusively on Tudors & Stuarts 2023, but first a date for your diaries. The Kent History Showcase 2023, organised by KAS, the Maison Dieu […]
Key projects in 2022
Because the blog would get caught up with the Bank Holidays next week, I thought it was more sensible to use this week to give just a brief round-up of […]
Aiding postgraduates and the Ian Coulson Fund
We have a joint event with the Friends of Canterbury Archaeological Trust (FCAT) on Thursday this week when Martin Crowther, the Maison Dieu Engagement Officer, will discuss the fascinating history […]
Rebellion over the centuries – the Kentish experience
I thought this week I would first alert you to the notices about exciting upcoming events towards the end of this week’s blog, but before I get to these, I’ll […]
Dragons and pilgrims – celebrating Kent
Following the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, the blog is now back and there have been several events involving the Centre for Kent History and Heritage.
Exploring Kent’s history – and having fun!
Even though there have been exceedingly momentous events taking place this week, perhaps of even greater concern for historians, especially medievalists having witnessed the televised proclamation of an English monarch […]
Medieval Canterbury Weekend 2022!
Amazing to think the Medieval Canterbury Weekend is now over and before too long we’ll need to turn our attention to Tudors and Stuarts 2023. However, it will be worth […]
Canterbury, Dover and Nonington – celebrating histories
Because the CKHH blog of 6th April has seemingly gone walkabout in the ether, I’m going to resurrect part of it for this week where it is still relevant. In […]
Becket, Thomas More, Dover and Medieval Animals – exciting times!
Last Saturday Dr Diane Heath and Penny Bernard were busy in St Dunstan’s church hall at Canterbury, and I was equally working at the British Library, while Dr Claire Bartram […]