Greetings from the Editor

It is my absolute pleasure to be setting out on this new adventure as the editor of the Kent Archaeological Society Magazine and Newsletters. I am especially excited to be contributing to the fundamental Society goals of promoting groundbreaking research and providing essential county-wide outreach.

Richard Taylor has set the bar incredibly high for both content and quality in these important publications. I hope I can emulate his success and continue to provide inciteful and exciting reading for our members and beyond.

I see the Society newsletters and magazine as an integral, direct link to our membership, ensuring that the latest archaeological and historical research and discovery is visible and accessible to all. They also act as important vehicles to ensure local interest groups across the county are promoted and regional events and activities are advertised.

The timing of my takeover has presented a slight challenge for this Winter edition, I have not been able to reach out to all these groups and absorb a comprehensive map of the most current events, news and opportunities available, purely due to deadlines which have enabled the magazine to be distributed in a timely fashion. I have included all I have access to but realise there are many other amazing events and opportunities for involvement occurring

throughout Kent. This is something I will be focussing on for the summer edition of the Magazine and upcoming Newsletters, and I look forward to hearing from groups and individuals across the county who are engaged in the study of our historic landscape.

I am also keen to include current discussions and debates through letters from our members and affiliates. I welcome regular contributions for this, all topics of a historical and archaeological nature will be considered, so please do write in.

[pg5]I hope to bring a publication which is both informative and exciting. Kent’s history and heritage offers a limitless treasure chest of spectacular stories, colourful characters and pivotal events. I hope the magazine will celebrate the monumental places and incredible people of the county, from the earliest inhabitants to our modern residents.

If you would like to contribute to the magazine with research, articles, events or opinions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me directly on: craig.campbell@kentarchaeology.org.uk

Finally, a recurring theme appeared to present itself throughout the content for this magazine. A necessity to reach out to an emerging audience, an audience who can take the study of Kent history and archaeology into the future. Many experienced archaeologists in the region are keen to find individuals and groups to continue research themes and projects. Societies, local groups and academia have taken quite a hit in recent years, but the thirst for local heritage and connection to our historic landscape is most certainly still alive and well. Hopefully the magazine and newsletters, alongside our website and outreach projects, will bridge the gap and allow the exciting study of Kent to continue apace.

I look forward to hearing from you as a new year of Historical and Archaeological study begins.

All the best,
Craig

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