Landscape Explorers Group in South East (LEGISE) Newsflash.

A new article by James Elliot and Adelina Teoaca in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports 67 (2025) 105400.

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

The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Kent & Canterbury History and Heritage website.

The Sheppey Local History Society volunteers with the help of Jon Pratty and James Bell are proud to announce a live online collection page on their website.

Applications are now open for grants from the Society’s Allen Grove Local History Fund 2025.

Huge congratulations to St. Edmunds School in Canterbury who have been awarded the 2025 Ian Coulson Bursary!

The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Kent & Canterbury History and Heritage website.

The Society is saddened by the news of the passing of Sir Robert Worcester, aged 91, a prominent figure in the county’s public life and long-time Patron of the Society.

Heritage building experts Parker & Son has completed the latest stage of renovation work on The Parish Church of St Mildred, Tenterden.

An update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the new Kent & Canterbury History and Heritage website.

Kent County Council are recruiting a new Finds Liaison Officer for Kent. The role, based at KCC offices in Maidstone is part of the Portable Antiquities Scheme.

The Mariners Mirror Podcast hosted by the historian Sam Willis and produced by the Society for Nautical Research is the world’s No.1 maritime history podcast with over 500,000 downloads so far. A recent series on the Cinque Ports focusses on Kent’s links to the confederation. In this blog post Daisy Turnbull of the SNR explains how the series came about and her involvement.

A background survey questionnaire for amateur archaeologists.

A collection of palaeolithic tools has sold at auction.

The Archaeology Forum (TAF) has published a new leaflet, with the purpose of promoting archaeology to audiences unfamiliar with the subject and the wide range of positive effects it can have for people and society. The leaflet will be used by CIfA to engage with politicians, officials and wider external stakeholders.

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

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.

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.