The Haddock Family of English Seafarers: Merchant Mariners and Naval Officers 1327–1941
New book details the Lives of Courageous Seamen and Their Voyages to Ports Around the Globe.
Admiral of the Blue Nicholas Haddock of Wrotham, Kent
Nicholas Haddock, one of four admirals in his seafaring family, had a home in Kent. This post provides highlights of his lengthy career.
Call for Nominations to the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies Britannia Award
The Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies is calling for nominations to their annual Britannia Award!
Historic Kent Artefacts Unearthed in Sutton Valence
Significant archaeology finds reveal more of Kent’s Iron Age and Roman past.
Lots of exciting Kent MEMS events in 2026
The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Kent & Canterbury History and Heritage website.
Shoe scans offer 'tantalising' Roman life insight
Researchers say their analysis of studs from disintegrated shoes is helping them understand ancient Roman fashion trends and burial practices.
Treasure finds in England reach record high
Treasure finds in England have hit a record high, with a lamp shaped like a human foot and an earwax scoop among the more unusual items unearthed.
Stop press – Canterbury Medieval Weekend 2026
The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Kent & Canterbury History and Heritage website.
Over the Edge: Coastal erosion at Warden Point
Explore the collection of war-time archaeological remains at Warden Point and the effects of erosion along one of the most 'at risk' coastlines in England in Coasts in Mind’s new story map.
Michael Curtis (17th June 1956 - 21st October 2025)
The Society is much saddened by the news of the passing of Michael Curtis, long-time friend of the Society and former Trustee.
Funding opportunity for community archaeology groups
The Community Archaeology Radiocarbon Dating (CARD) Fund is now open for applications.
Medway History Showcase and forthcoming events
The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Kent & Canterbury History and Heritage website.
Windmill from 1800s gets heritage status upgrade
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.
Excavations at Randall Manor, Shorne Woods Country Park, Kent
Excavations at Randall Manor in Shorne Woods commenced in the Summer of 2006, with the launch of a community archaeology project, part of a Heritage Lottery funded scheme.
Applications for Rochester Cathedral Archaeologist (Consultant)
Rochester Cathedral are seeking to appoint a Cathedral Archaeologist as a consultant on a five-year term, with the potential to extend, in succession to Graham Keevill (Keevill Heritage Ltd) who is retiring after 20 years’ service.
Andrew Richardson named new Kent Finds Liaison Officer
Landscape Explorer’s Group in South East (LEGISE) Newsflash.
Exhibition explores ethics of human archaeology
An exhibition in Kent is exploring the ethics behind the archaeological excavation of human remains.
Cur8 Digital Museum of Pseudoarchaeology
The Cur8 team explored the concept of pseudoarchaeology - false or fabricated interpretations of archaeological finds used to promote personal or national agendas - through a workshop at Maidstone Museum.
Dover’s Maison Dieu and other heritage in Kent
The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Kent & Canterbury History and Heritage website.
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