4th Edition of First Aid for Finds now online
The 4th edition of First Aid for Finds is now available as an online resource; a guide to the identification and preservation of archaeological materials on site and during post-excavation processing by Cardiff University and RESCUE.
Exciting news – for Kent history and heritage
The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Centre for Kent History blog at the Canterbury Christ Church University website.
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.
From Medway to Dover – exploring history and heritage in Kent
The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Centre for Kent History blog at the Canterbury Christ Church University website.
Community Archaeologist role with Kent County Council
A dedicated and enthusiastic individual is sought to join the Heritage Conservation team to carry out an exciting community archaeology projects.
Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) launches Bartmann Goes Global project
The Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) have just launched its #Bartmanngoesglobal project!
Working together in Canterbury – shared ideas through people, places and buildings
The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Centre for Kent History blog at the Canterbury Christ Church University website.
Listed palace receives £300k grant for repairs
A medieval palace which has housed archbishops and hosted Henry VIII has received a £300,000 grant to help save and repair it.
Kent History Postgraduates – from oysters to gold rings
The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Centre for Kent History blog at the Canterbury Christ Church University website.
Rachel Koopmans and Becket and Benedict
The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Centre for Kent History blog at the Canterbury Christ Church University website.
Historical photographs on display in new hub
Historical photographs and stories of the South East feature in a new digital archive project.
Naval beer supply, Dover
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.
CKHH at the Palace, yes Buckingham Palace
The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Centre for Kent History blog at the Canterbury Christ Church University website.
Kent History Postgraduates in Dover – celebrating success
The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Centre for Kent History blog at the Canterbury Christ Church University website.
Tudors and Stuarts 2025 – last of the (thin red) line
The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Centre for Kent History blog at the Canterbury Christ Church University website.
Turner 250, Sheerness and ‘The Fighting Temeraire’
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.
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.
From Kent to Hull – showcasing maritime history
The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Centre for Kent History blog at the Canterbury Christ Church University website.
#FindsFriday: Missing Ozengell coin?
It's #FindsFriday and our curator Andy has been doing a bit of detective work to trace a "missing" coin from the Ozengell Anglo-Saxon collection.
Two sides of a coin: vibrant research culture – end of an era
The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Centre for Kent History blog at the Canterbury Christ Church University website.
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