1989 Day out in Kent
I came across this video (slightly dated) on the weekend where the London and Surrey 'Earth Mysteries' groups have a day trip around some of the Kentish prehistoric sites. Particularly of interest to me was the visit to Chestnuts. (I believe that site is currently inaccessible, being on private land.) The video prompted me to take my own little day trip to to find the Chiding Stone.
Oxford Dictionary of Family Names during Lockdown
For a short period of time the Oxford Dictionary of Family Names has made its database available for free. "This huge, new dictionary is the ultimate reference work on family names of the UK, covering English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, Cornish, and immigrant surnames. It includes every surname that currently has more than 100 bearers, and those that had more than 20 bearers in the 1881 census."
Free access to digital record from Kew
The National Archives are making digital records available on their website free of charge for as long as our Kew site is closed to visitors. Registered users will be able to order and download up to ten items at a time, to a maximum of 50 items over 30 days. The limits are there to try and help manage the demand for content and ensure the availability of our digital services for everyone.
Archaeology Resources Hub
The Council for British Archaeology are bringing together free resources to help anyone engaged in archaeology, whether you are an organisation looking for practical help, or are looking for content to keep you or your family entertained at home.
Free resources on Muse
In response to the challenges created by the global public health crisis of COVID-19, Project MUSE is pleased to support its participating publishers in making scholarly content temporarily available for free on our platform.
The Rainfall Rescue Project is seeking volunteers
The Rainfall Rescue Project is seeking volunteers to transfer all the data into online spreadsheets.
Exploring Kentish Naming Practices
A report on the Exploring Kent Naming Practices conference held on Saturday 17 November 2018.
How will a no-deal Brexit affect Library collections?
The Government has recently published advice on how copyright laws will change in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Wood's Court Field Week 1
An update on the first few days on site and the preparation for the next few weeks excavation in Wood's Court at Lees Court Estate.
Bexley Young Archaeologists Club with Fred Birkbeck
On Saturday 7th September Bexley Young Archaeologists' Club took part in the KAS excavation at Lees Court.
Stringmans Field Excavation - Days 4 & 5
An update on excavations in Stringmans Field at Lees Court Estate.
Stringmans Excavation Episode 3 - Revenge of the Monument
Richard Taylor provides an update on excavations in Stringmans Field at Lees Court Estate.
Badlesmere Bottom 2019 - Day 12 Final Day
Fred Birkbeck provides a final update from Badlesmere Bottom at Lees Court Estate.
Badlesmere Bottom 2019 - Day 10
Fred Birkbeck reports on another day of excavations at Badlesmere Bottom on Lees Court Estate.
Badlesmere Bottom 2019 - Day 11
Penultimate day of the Badlesmere Bottom dig and all features are getting tidied, drawn and recorded.
Badlesmere Bottom 2019 - Day 9
A report on training day for the excavations at Badlesmere Bottom on Lees Court Estate.
Badlesmere Bottom - Day 8
Fred Birkbeck reports on excavations at Badlesmere Bottom on Lees Court Estate.
Badlesmere Bottom 2019 - Days 6 and 7
Fred Birkbeck reports on day 5 of the dig at Badlesmere Bottom at Lees Court Estate.
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