This week has been quite quiet in terms of matters relating to the Centre, but it is worth recording that the smart new flyer for the Medieval Canterbury Weekend has […]
Nightingale Memorial Lecture: Kentish Tithe Wars
Now that the ‘A’ level results are out and many prospective students know which university they will be heading to in just over a month, I thought I would return […]
Medieval Canterbury and Magna Carta
Still busy editing Early Medieval Kent this week but at least I now think I have the photo for the front cover. Having been on a Kent Archaeological Society visit […]
Exploring written words in the archives
Last night I attended a fascinating lecture on ‘The Men behind the Pen’ by Imogen Corrigan and I was struck once again by just how vital the preservation of books, […]
The courtroom and battlefield
Last week was very busy but hugely enjoyable and informative and I would just like to share with you what were the high points for me. Firstly on Wednesday evening […]
Tithe disputes over the centuries
In addition to the lecture feast this week at Christ Church, beginning today with the Becket Lecture, I thought I would mention Dr John Bulaitis’ Nightingale Lecture next April. Reaper-binder: […]
More riches next week: WWI Lecture
Just heard about another lecture next week that looks well worth attending, especially for those interested in how and why the First World War was fought, and the moral implications […]
Lecture feast at Christ Church next week
I’m looking forward to a feast of lectures next week because as well as the Ninth Annual Thomas Becket Lecture on Wednesday 26 November at 6pm, there will be Martin […]
Great War study day in 2015
Today I was talking to Dr Martin Watts about a Great War study day that he is proposing to hold in May next year for anyone interested in the subject. […]