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Hop Stories

Bray, M., 2024, ‘Hop Stories’, Wye Historical Society Newsletter, Aug (2023), 4-13 [Wye College Hop Dept. and hop recollections of Wye residents].

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Lunacy and A China man

Singleton, T., 2024, ‘Lunacy and A China man’, The Cranbrook Journal, 35, 10-12. [William Harmer & North Grove Asylum, Hawkhurst].

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Sarum Missal, 16th century

Rochester Cathedral Chapter Library volunteer Beverley Jacobs leafs through the 16th-century Sarum Missal, a remnant from the final days of the Priory Library.

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The Papers section of the Kent Archaeological Society website features a diverse collection of standalone research outputs, including self-published papers, journal articles, dissertations, pamphlets, and short studies relating to the archaeology, history, and heritage of Kent. This area brings together both formal and informal research, offering a platform for sharing work that might not otherwise appear in traditional publications. It includes contributions ranging from independent studies and specialist articles to summaries of ongoing research and themed essays . We invite submissions from researchers at all levels, including academics, local historians, students, and independent scholars.

Submissions may include original research papers, revised dissertations, unpublished reports, conference papers, or shorter interpretative pieces that contribute to knowledge of Kent’s past. The section is particularly suited to material that is self-published or produced outside conventional journals, helping to make valuable research more widely accessible. Whether you are presenting new findings, revisiting existing evidence, or sharing a focused study, this provides an opportunity to reach a wider audience and contribute to the county’s growing body of knowledge.

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