The university houses the archive of the College of Guidance Studies which was established in Sidcup and later at Hextable. Read on to find more about the College and what […]
More adventures with the Dover Wesleyan Methodist Scrapbook
On Saturday 30th May, I attended the Dover History Showcase at the Dover Maison Dieu to showcase the Dover Wesleyan Methodist Scrapbook. This was the second time that the scrapbook […]
Adventures in the archives: an applied humanities placement
When second year English literature student, Rosie Bond, came to work in the archives and special collections, she was enchanted by the historic children’s fiction collection. So much so, that […]
Let’s Do The Time Walk Again!
Yesterday the Library welcomed the ‘Let’s Do The Time Walk Again!’ team who were hosting a volunteering event in Augustine House. ‘Let’s do the time walk again!’ is a project […]
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 […]
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 […]