Kent Messenger Archive
Kent Messenger’s Decades series explores Kent over the 20th century.
Historic England Image Archive
The Historic England Image Archive is now available to search on a new website.
Glass plate photographic negatives by Catharine Weed Barnes Ward, 1896-1906
A collection of glass plate negative photographs taken in Canterbury and Rochester by renowned early photographer Catharine (aka Catherine) Weed Barnes Ward is in the KAS Visual Records Collection.
Photograph and Postcard collections of Gordon Reginald Ward, M.D., F.S.A., 1885-1962
The Gordon Ward archive collection of ephemera is held by the Society and forms the basis of the Archive to which additional material has been added over the years.
Photographs of the Hop-Pickers Mission to Kent, 1868-1960
This archive, donated to the society in 1996, describes the mission to hop-pickers in the Weald of Kent funded by the Reverend Joseph James Kendon in 1868 to meet the spiritual and temporal needs of the extremely poor people in the Goudhurst area.
Kent Photo Archive
Photo-archive currently containing 25,346 historic images, with many dating back to the late 1800s.
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The Images section of the Kent Archaeological Society website presents a rich and expanding visual archive illustrating the archaeology, history, and heritage of Kent. This resource brings together photographs, illustrations, site plans, artefact images, and other visual materials that document discoveries, landscapes, and research across the county. From excavation photography to historic images and interpretative drawings, the section provides an important visual complement to the Society’s wider collections, helping to make Kent’s past more accessible and engaging.
We invite individuals, local societies, researchers, and photographers to contribute relevant images to help grow and enhance this collection. Submissions may include photographs of archaeological sites, finds, historic buildings, landscapes, events, or archival material, as well as drawings, maps, and visual reconstructions. Contributions from both professional and amateur sources are welcome, whether newly produced or drawn from existing collections, provided they help illustrate and interpret Kent’s past.
Selected images may be included in the Society’s Images section to support research, education, and public engagement. When submitting, please provide details such as subject, location, date, creator, and any relevant permissions or credits. Where possible, captions, contextual information, and links to related material are encouraged. Our editorial team may make minor adjustments for clarity or presentation. By contributing, you help build a valuable visual record that preserves and shares the diverse heritage of Kent for researchers, students, and the wider community.