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 […]
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:
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]