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Children’s Fiction 1910-1916

Children’s Fiction 1910-1916

Today the MA Modern History students came to visit the library to see the Historical Children’s Fiction collection to find out what children’s literature can contribute to their study of […]

06 Nov, 202506 Nov, 2025 Archives / Special Collections, Home, Public engagementLeave a Comment on Children’s Fiction 1910-1916
Hesba Stretton: best-selling author of evangelical children’s fiction 

Hesba Stretton: best-selling author of evangelical children’s fiction 

During Academic Development Week, the MA Heritage Students investigated the Hesba Stretton Collection as part of an archives and special collections workshop. Read on to find out what they discovered:

30 Oct, 202530 Oct, 2025 Archives / Special Collections, Collection highlights, HomeLeave a Comment on Hesba Stretton: best-selling author of evangelical children’s fiction 
Augustine House: an architectural gem in the heart of Canterbury

Augustine House: an architectural gem in the heart of Canterbury

When Barton Court Grammar School pupil Mark Spier came on work placement to Augustine House Library he told us about his love of architecture.  We asked him to do some […]

17 Jul, 202517 Jul, 2025 Archives / Special Collections, Canterbury, Home, Public engagement
The Dover Wesleyan Methodist Scrapbook at the Maison Dieu

The Dover Wesleyan Methodist Scrapbook at the Maison Dieu

Last weekend, I attended the opening of the Dover Maison Dieu where I was able to showcase the Dover Wesleyan Methodist Scrapbook. The scrapbook contains important ephemeral material which documents […]

15 May, 202515 May, 2025 Archives / Special Collections, Home, Public engagement, Research1 Comment on The Dover Wesleyan Methodist Scrapbook at the Maison Dieu
Wellness and Mental Health Zine – downloadable now!

Wellness and Mental Health Zine – downloadable now!

Do Not Untimely Die is the name of a collaborative zine made at Augustine House on University Mental Health Day. During research sessions held earlier this year, students and staff […]

30 Apr, 202530 Apr, 2025 Archives / Special Collections, Canterbury, Home, Public engagement, StressLess and wellbeing
Archives Zine Project: Wellbeing and Mental Health

Archives Zine Project: Wellbeing and Mental Health

Following on from last year’s Queering The Archives Zine Project, in 2025 we’re focusing on Wellbeing and Mental Health. This is your opportunity to take a peek into our Archives […]

20 Jan, 2025 Archives / Special Collections, Canterbury, Discover Your Library, Home, Public engagement, Research, StressLess and wellbeing
Archive Zine Project: Canterbury Coll*A*ge – a participants view

Archive Zine Project: Canterbury Coll*A*ge – a participants view

Our latest archival zine project was taken on by student volunteers Angie Majnic-Lane and Evie Loos-Page. The zine is available to download now, so here’s what the experience was like […]

06 Nov, 202415 Nov, 2024 Archives / Special Collections, Home
Archive Zine Project: Canterbury Coll*A*ge – download your copy here!

Archive Zine Project: Canterbury Coll*A*ge – download your copy here!

Following the stellar work of archive volunteers Angie and Evie, we’re proud to present the latest zine working with our archives. The zine presents material from our archive of newspaper […]

30 Oct, 202415 Nov, 2024 Archives / Special Collections, Home
The Michael Powell Collection

The Michael Powell Collection

The Canterbury Christ Church University library archive has recently taken possession of materials relating to acclaimed British filmmaker Michael Powell. These items are now being catalogued. Powell’s life and career […]

17 Jun, 202423 Jul, 2024 Archives / Special Collections, Canterbury, Home

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