Late Roman Knife Handle found at Bifrons Anglo-Saxon cemetery
A lovely late Roman Knife Handle found at Bifrons Anglo-Saxon cemetery and part of the Kent Archaeological Society Collection held at Maidstone Museums.
Maidstone’s Oldest Family Announced at The Oldham Gallery Launch
The reinterpretation of Maidstone Museum’s Local History Gallery is now open as ‘The Oldham Gallery: Exploring Maidstone’s Past and Present’ after a special launch event was held on Friday evening.
The “Maid on the Stone” Seal set for display in reimagined Museum gallery
Maidstone Museum is getting ready to unveil its reinvented Local History Gallery, which will bring new objects into the spotlight this summer.
KAS at Maidstone Museum’s Local History Fair
Our Curator Andy, Archivist Craig and Digital Manager Jacob thoroughly enjoyed representing the society at Maidstone Museums Local History Fair, which took place on Saturday 12th April.
#MuseumMonday: Copper-alloy sword pommel
Its #MuseumMonday! On Friday 13th our curator Andy organised a research visit with Professor John Hines, Emeritus Professor at Cardiff University.
A history of Pirates with KAS Archivist Craig Campbell
Don't miss our fantastic upcoming talk A History of Pirates with Kent Archaeological Society.
#LivesInOurLandscapes in Current Archaeology
Read about the new #livesinourlandscape gallery at Maidstone Museums, which has now been opened for a month!
Hugh Dennis opens museum's archaeology gallery
A new archaeology gallery at the Maidstone Museum has been opened by comedian and actor Hugh Dennis.
From the Stone Age to the Tudors – exploring Kent’s past
Behind the scenes of the new gallery at Maidstone Museum; an update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured at the Centre for Kent History and Heritage blog of the Canterbury Christ Church University website.
TV star Hugh Dennis officially opens new Lives in Our Landscapes gallery
Comedian, actor and presenter Hugh Dennis has officially opened the new archaeology gallery ‘Lives In Our Landscape’ at the Maidstone Museum which opens for visitors on Wednesday 5 June.
#LivesinOurLandscape: Object Highlights
Three days to go until the new #LivesinOurLandscape gallery opens at Maidstone Museums.
Gallery to display artefacts from 600,000 years ago
A new archaeology gallery is being prepared to open at a popular Kent museum, it has been announced.
Curator’s Corner: Early Medieval Inlaid Weaponry
Andy Ward, KAS Curator, 2023, KAS Magazine (Winter 2023). Maidstone: Kent Archaeological Society.
Paleolithic flint tool illustrations by Benjamin Harrison
Today is National Illustration Day and so for this week's #FindsFriday KAS Curator Andy Ward showcases a small sample of the wonderful illustrations of Benjamin Harrison.
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