RNLI lifeboat crewmember and Walmer Station historian Colin Varrall talks about the project in which he was involved that led to the plaque's unveiling in the 85th anniversary year of the Dunkirk evacuation.

A hidden vault discovered under a public square in Canterbury could be the resting place of an 18th Century vicar and poet, experts have said.

An underground vault has been uncovered beneath a run-down public square in Kent, with archaeological investigations under way as part of a £200,000 revamp.

A mysterious shipwreck, a colourful cathedral and a "birthplace of the communication age" are among the remarkable places in England that have been granted special protection this year.

Nicholas Haddock, one of four admirals in his seafaring family, had a home in Kent. This post provides highlights of his lengthy career.

A 19th Century windmill in Margate has been upgraded to Grade II* status, meaning it now joins the ranks of Kent's most significant historical buildings.

An innovative new mapping platform launches today sharing experiences of climate change from some of Kent’s most vulnerable coastlines.

A wrecked near-350-year-old English warship is more complete than previously thought, Historic England has said.

An interactive map has been launched to help people discover the history behind coastal landmarks in the South East and beyond.

In May, over 50 of the original Dunkirk Little Ships set off from Ramsgate to commemorate the 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo. This blog highlights Ramsgate’s involvement in the excellent Heritage Harbours initiative, which was instrumental in the planning and preparation of the anniversary events.

Historical photographs and stories of the South East feature in a new digital archive project.

The Maison Dieu at Dover was for a long time a naval victualling yard and so, to mark the building’s reopening after a fantastic £10.5m restoration project, this blog post by Andy Plumbly focusses on the supply of beer to the Royal Navy at Dover.

Teacher and researcher Stephen Garnett reflects on ‘Britain’s greatest painting’ and the legacy of J. M. W. Turner on the 250th anniversary of the artist’s birth.

Including Easter trails, the launch of the Hop Exhibition, Birds of Prey Display, Medieval Fair, Rural Craft Workshop, and Harvest Festival. 2025 opening times: Saturdays & Sundays, between 2pm – 5pm from 24 May – 28 September.

The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Centre for Kent History blog at the Canterbury Christ Church University website.

Gill Bromley is gathering reminiscences which will be passed to Smarden Local History Society for the archives.

A Kent Defence Research Group Project 2022-2024 undertaken by Jay Curtis, Keith Gulvin, Clive Holden, Andrew Kershaw and Martin Laws.

A suspected ‘witch bottle’ unearthed at a house in Cliftonville has now been scanned at Canterbury Christ Church University and found to contain objects including a collection of metal pins or staples and a cylindrical object which may be a piece of bone or wood.

The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Centre for Kent History blog at the Canterbury Christ Church University website.

The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Centre for Kent History blog at the Canterbury Christ Church University website.