{"id":13694,"date":"2023-05-17T23:44:42","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T22:44:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/kenthistory\/?p=13694"},"modified":"2023-05-23T15:34:41","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T14:34:41","slug":"becket-lecture-and-much-much-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/kenthistory\/becket-lecture-and-much-much-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Becket Lecture and much, much more!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This week has seen more preparatory work for CKHH<\/strong> events and for those where the Centre is involved, whether as joint organiser and\/or active participant. Of these, I want to highlight the Becket Lecture<\/strong> which will be given this year by the acclaimed historian and broadcaster Michael Wood<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Michael Wood – back in Canterbury<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The Becket Lecture 2023<\/strong> will be held on Tuesday 11 July<\/strong> at 6pm<\/strong> in Powell Lecture Theatre Pg09 <\/strong>(on the main CCCU Canterbury campus CT1 1NU), with a drinks reception<\/strong> beforehand from 5.30pm<\/strong> due to the generosity of the Vice Chancellor<\/strong>. Michael\u2019s lecture is entitled \u2018\u201cThe Happiest Time\u201d: Theodore and Hadrian and the School of Canterbury\u2019<\/em>, and as he says, \u201cusing recently discovered new manuscript evidence, it is now possible to tell the story of Theodore of Tarsus and his comrade Hadrian, the \u201cman of African race\u201d, who in the 7th century, created the famous school at Canterbury, introducing Greek culture to England in one of the most important educational programmes ever undertaken in Britain.\u201d This lecture is free and open to the public, students and staff BUT<\/strong> booking is essential at bit.ly\/Becket2023 or email artsandculture@canterbury.ac.uk or call 01227 922994.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m now going to run through the events\u2019 list working chronologically and offering more information and booking details where I have them. For the talk on plays and other drama in Tudor Canterbury <\/strong>this Friday<\/strong> at St Mildred\u2019s church<\/strong> starting at 7.30pm<\/strong>, please pay at the door and your \u00a37 will give you the lecture and refreshments, all in aid of this gem of an early 11th<\/sup>-century church.<\/p>\n\n\n

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St Mildred’s church font<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Moving on to Monday 22<\/strong> and Tuesday 23 May<\/strong> the \u2018Constables, Charters and Kent: a first look at new material in Kent Archives\u2019<\/em> is a collaboration between the Kent Archives Service<\/strong> and MEMS <\/strong>at the University of Kent. Indeed, Kent Archives welcomes the opportunity to introduce two exciting new additions to its collections. First, an illuminated custumal of feudal obligations to Dover Castle (informally known as ‘Treaty of Dover’), was transferred by The National Trust, Knole, following permanent allocation to the Kent History and Library Centre by the Arts Council Acceptance in Lieu Scheme Panel 2020\/21. Second, Thomas Godfrey-Faussett’s collection of 85 charters and deeds relating to Pluckley, Little Chart, Upper and Lower Hardres, Barham etc dating from 1264 onwards, was purchased with the aid of a very generous grant from the Friends of National Libraries. There is a common thread linking the two acquisitions, namely their custodianship at different times by Sir Edward Dering, of Surrenden, Pluckley. Dering made a lasting mark on both the Treaty and the Pluckley charter collection, and our speakers, who include archivists as well as academics, will examine this theme. They will also look at how the Treaty fits into the context of Dover and Cinque Ports history, the archival relationships of the manuscript and charters, the heraldic significance of the Treaty, and aspects of Dering\u2019s personal history as a collector of deeds, an ecclesiastical controversialist, and a pedigree compiler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the Monday<\/strong> the talks and exhibition will be at the Kent History and Library Centre<\/strong> at Maidstone from noon to 4pm<\/strong> and the speakers are in order: Drs Mark Ballard<\/strong>, James Lloyd<\/strong>, Professor Nicholas Vincent<\/strong> and Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh.<\/strong> On Tuesday<\/strong> we move to Canterbury and the University of Kent<\/strong>, to be followed by an exhibition at Canterbury Cathedral Archives<\/strong>. The event runs from 10am to 1pm<\/strong> and the speakers at Canterbury are: Kaye Sowden<\/strong> (a doctoral student at Canterbury Christ Church University), Professor Kenneth Fincham<\/strong> and Dr Ryan Perry.<\/strong> These events are free, for further information and to reserve a seat for Monday 22 May: ring 03000 420673 or email archives@kent.gov.uk<\/a> and for Tuesday contact bookscapes@kent.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keeping with Dover<\/strong>, on Wednesday 24 May<\/strong> Martin Crowther<\/strong> says there are still a few spaces left for my talk on the St Mary\u2019s hospital and its place in medieval Dover. This event will start at 7.30pm<\/strong> at Dover Museum<\/strong> in the Community Cinema, for bookings see: St Mary’s hospital: the place of the hospital in medieval Dover – Maison Dieu history talk by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh (maisondieudover.org.uk)<\/a> .<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Dover manuscript<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Moreover, as part of the \u2018Reawakening the Maison Dieu\u2019<\/em> development project, CKHH will be involved in the \u2018Dover Family-friendly Pilgrim Trail\u2019<\/em> on Saturday 27 May<\/strong> between 10am and 4pm<\/strong>. As part of this free event, people can pick up a colourful trail map that shows 8 important historic places in the town where there will be volunteers to help explain their significance and offer creative and hands-on activities. Those getting their map stamped at 3 or more sites can win a special prize. Among the volunteers stationed at these fascinating medieval buildings featured on the trail will be Kieron Hoyle<\/strong> (see the blog last week) at St Edmund\u2019s chapel<\/strong>, and Dr Diane Heath<\/strong> and her NHLF-funded \u2018Medieval Animals Network\u2019 project team will be at Dover College<\/strong> (the dissolved Dover Priory) demonstrating the sign-language for animals that the monks would have used when eating their meals in the refectory. For more information, see the Maison Dieu website<\/strong>: https:\/\/www.maisondieudover.org.uk\/events<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dover will certainly feature, but then so will a large part of Kent when Keith Parfitt,<\/strong> as a joint Friends of Canterbury Archaeological Trust<\/strong> and CKHH lecture<\/strong> on Wednesday 31 May<\/strong>, gives his talk following his retirement from CAT. Entitled, \u2018Fifty years fossicking in east Kent: a light-hearted review of my archaeological journey\u2019<\/em>, this promises to be a fascinating evening which is due to take place at 7pm<\/strong> in Laud Lecture Theatre Lg16<\/strong>. For those not familiar with the Canterbury campus, this is the next building to Powell if you are heading towards the bookshop and Touchdown caf\u00e9 and the entrance to the building leads off this path ie only a matter of yards from the main entrance into Powell (the end with the steps). We welcome students (free), staff, FCAT members and visitors, and appreciate a small donation towards the work of the Trust.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Keith and others discussing the ‘chapel’ at the Maison Dieu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Back in Dover, on the following Saturday 3 June<\/strong> it will be the Kent History Showcase<\/strong> organised by KAS<\/strong> and hosted by Dover Museum <\/strong>and the Maison Dieu.<\/strong> Among those present will be CKHH, <\/strong>including Diane \u2018Medieval Animals Heritage\u2019, <\/strong>as well as Professor Carolyn Oulton\u2019s <\/strong>and Michelle Crowther\u2019s \u2018Kent Maps\u2019. <\/strong>Under the theme \u2018Journeys<\/em>\u2019, this will also feature other locations in the town in addition to Dover Museum and the Market Square. Additionally, there is a programme of short, illustrated talks taking place in the Community Cinema and among the speakers are several linked to CKHH. In order during the day these are: Michelle Crowther<\/strong> on \u2018Literary Journeys through Kent\u2019<\/em>; Professor Paul Bennett<\/strong> on \u2018The Dover Bronze Age Boat\u2019<\/em>, and Diane<\/strong> on \u2018Exotic Medieval Animals\u2019<\/em>. For bookings, please see: https:\/\/www.maisondieudover.org.uk\/events\/kent-history-showcase-journeys<\/a> and as Martin Crowther<\/strong> said, \u201cIt\u2019s shaping up to be an exciting and action-packed event!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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The dragon – exotic medieval animal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Moving further in June, Diane\u2019s \u2018Medieval Animals Heritage\u2019<\/em> have several events planned for SEND children and their families, including working with Tenterden Museum<\/strong> to hold a workshop on 10 June<\/strong>, and further animal safari workshops \u2013 see the projects website for details. At the end of the month the project\u2019s conference entitled \u2018Skin and Bone, Wood and Stone\u2019<\/em> opens on Wednesday 28 June<\/strong> with Dr Sonia Overall\u2019s<\/strong> \u2018Fabulous Beast\u2019 poetry readings before the formal opening of the conference by Louise Knight<\/strong> (Clerk and Receiver at Eastbridge Hospital). Thereafter from that evening and for the next two days there are presentations on a wide range of animals, from the enigmatic medieval pig, to lions, unicorns, dragons, of course, the odd ostrich, some aquatic creatures to Bungay\u2019s infamous black dog with its one eye. As well as all these great presentations, there will be an exhibition at The Beaney<\/strong> comprising the NHLF-Medieval Animals Heritage Pop-up Exhibition<\/em> curated by SEND children and on Saturday 1 July<\/strong> the Medieval Pageant has as its theme this year \u2018medieval animals\u2019. Consequently, during the Saturday Diane and team will be holding workshops for the young and not so young in the Becket Garden on the CCCU campus where the two green dragons are located, as well as in St Paul\u2019s church, our regular Medieval Pageant venue. For further details and to book, please see: https:\/\/www.canterbury.ac.uk\/arts-and-culture\/event-details.aspx?instance=424606<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moving into July, I have already mentioned Michael Wood\u2019s Becket Lecture<\/strong> at Canterbury <\/strong>Christ Church on Tuesday 11 July<\/strong>, which is exceedingly exciting, but on days before and after Kieron<\/strong> and I<\/strong> will be at St Mary\u2019s church, Dover<\/strong>, ie Saturday 8 July<\/strong>, Monday 17<\/strong> and Tuesday 18<\/strong> to lead the \u2018Working with Wills\u2019<\/em> free workshops. As mentioned last week, these will complement the pop-up temporary exhibition on \u2018From Cradle to Grave: living, working and dying in medieval Dover\u2019<\/em>. For more details and to book a place at the wills workshop, please see: https:\/\/bit.ly\/WillsDoverJuly<\/a> or email artsandculture@canterbury.ac.uk<\/a> or call 01227 922994.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Another dragon from Maidstone Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

More details will become available soon, but just a heads up that the Rochester Bestiary<\/strong> will be \u2018coming home\u2019 for a major exhibition this summer, as you can imagine Diane is exceedingly excited! So with the conference and Beaney exhibition together these will form a fitting climax to the NHLF-funded \u2018Medieval Animals Heritage\u2019<\/strong> project. Furthermore, there will be other events in July and August, too, but again more details shortly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consequently, there is plenty to look forward to over the next few months, and this doesn\u2019t include more from the Lossenham Project will group<\/strong>, the St Thomas More Fellowship<\/strong>, the Kent History Postgraduates<\/strong> group, matters relating to St Dunstan\u2019s \u2018Big Plan\u2019<\/strong> project, those at Eastbridge Hospital<\/strong>, Brook Rural Museum<\/strong>, KAS<\/strong> and just possibly \u2018Open Faversham\u2019<\/strong>, and that\u2019s just those events and the organisations we are working with in Kent. Hence, this seems a good place to stop this week as there\u2019ll be a bumper series of events to report on next week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PS\/ Just seen an email from the Canterbury Historical Association<\/strong>: Professor Kevin Ruane<\/strong>‘s HA Lecture on Thursday 1 June<\/strong> will be in The Michael Berry Lecture Theatre, Old Sessions House, CCCU<\/strong> at 7pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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