.... and here's Rachel explaining how the glaziers transmogrified those stories into glass in an event earlier this year @canterburyccuni.bsky.social: blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/kenthistory/...
October 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
.... and here's Rachel explaining how the glaziers transmogrified those stories into glass in an event earlier this year @canterburyccuni.bsky.social: blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/kenthistory/...
Booklet/ leaflet from favershamsociety.org/faversham-sw...
A short account of the worst British explosives industry accident:
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#KentHistory
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A short account of the worst British explosives industry accident:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faversh...
#KentHistory
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July 16, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Booklet/ leaflet from favershamsociety.org/faversham-sw...
A short account of the worst British explosives industry accident:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faversh...
#KentHistory
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A short account of the worst British explosives industry accident:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faversh...
#KentHistory
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April 6, 1999 - Thanet Times - A look back at when Doctor Who visited Margate to film "Fury from the Deep" in March of 1968.
#DoctorWho #FuryFromTheDeep #Margate #ThanetTimes #ThenAndNow #MartgatinKent #KentHistory #UKTelevision #SciFiTV #MaritimeCinema #FilmLocation
#DoctorWho #FuryFromTheDeep #Margate #ThanetTimes #ThenAndNow #MartgatinKent #KentHistory #UKTelevision #SciFiTV #MaritimeCinema #FilmLocation
September 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM
April 6, 1999 - Thanet Times - A look back at when Doctor Who visited Margate to film "Fury from the Deep" in March of 1968.
#DoctorWho #FuryFromTheDeep #Margate #ThanetTimes #ThenAndNow #MartgatinKent #KentHistory #UKTelevision #SciFiTV #MaritimeCinema #FilmLocation
#DoctorWho #FuryFromTheDeep #Margate #ThanetTimes #ThenAndNow #MartgatinKent #KentHistory #UKTelevision #SciFiTV #MaritimeCinema #FilmLocation
The names were once carefully painted in gold - and now fifteen young men from a forgotten WW2 memorial are remembered again 🌹
#LestWeForget #WW2 #KentHistory #RollofHonour
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#LestWeForget #WW2 #KentHistory #RollofHonour
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Each Name a Story: The Lives Behind a Forgotten War Memorial
Fifteen young men, lost too soon, rediscovered from a forgotten Second World War memorial in Rochester. These are stories of courage, sacrifice, and the people behind the names
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October 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The names were once carefully painted in gold - and now fifteen young men from a forgotten WW2 memorial are remembered again 🌹
#LestWeForget #WW2 #KentHistory #RollofHonour
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#LestWeForget #WW2 #KentHistory #RollofHonour
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We're delighted to have received the Kent-focused archive of the late Paul Ashbee, a leading British archaeologist and author of Kent in Prehistoric Times (2005). Thank you to the Ashbee family for the generous donation and to Dr Colin Shell for organising the transfer. #Archaeology #KentHistory
June 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
We're delighted to have received the Kent-focused archive of the late Paul Ashbee, a leading British archaeologist and author of Kent in Prehistoric Times (2005). Thank you to the Ashbee family for the generous donation and to Dr Colin Shell for organising the transfer. #Archaeology #KentHistory
'Perfugium Miseris' - a 'refuge for those in need', carved into the beautiful Georgian lighthouse at Ramsgate harbour, a tribute to those who lost their lives at sea
#ramsgate #visitthanet #lighthouses #kenthistory
#ramsgate #visitthanet #lighthouses #kenthistory
March 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
'Perfugium Miseris' - a 'refuge for those in need', carved into the beautiful Georgian lighthouse at Ramsgate harbour, a tribute to those who lost their lives at sea
#ramsgate #visitthanet #lighthouses #kenthistory
#ramsgate #visitthanet #lighthouses #kenthistory
Leigh & District Historical Society explores the history of Leigh, near Tonbridge, from medieval roots to modern times. They host talks, maintain local archives & share records online. Join them or explore our resources: leighhistorical.org.uk #LocalHistory #KentHistory
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February 12, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Leigh & District Historical Society explores the history of Leigh, near Tonbridge, from medieval roots to modern times. They host talks, maintain local archives & share records online. Join them or explore our resources: leighhistorical.org.uk #LocalHistory #KentHistory
Early Modern Shipwrecks in the English Channel and Goodwin Sands (scroll to the bottom for the article).
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La Garde Ecossaise Historical Fiction and Early Modern Studies Newsletter
No. 7 Early Modern Shipwrecks in the English Channel and Goodwin Sands.
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April 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Early Modern Shipwrecks in the English Channel and Goodwin Sands (scroll to the bottom for the article).
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The Tenterden & District Local History Society welcomes anyone interested in Tenterden’s past. We host coffee mornings, talks, newsletters, summer visits & maintain a research library at Tenterden Museum. Visitors welcome—join at an event or online: tenterdenhistory.co.uk #KASSpotlight #KentHistory
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March 12, 2026 at 12:02 PM
The Tenterden & District Local History Society welcomes anyone interested in Tenterden’s past. We host coffee mornings, talks, newsletters, summer visits & maintain a research library at Tenterden Museum. Visitors welcome—join at an event or online: tenterdenhistory.co.uk #KASSpotlight #KentHistory
For all those interested in Kent history you should sign up to this blog, which includes a lovely write up of our work: blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/kenthistory/...
What we can learn from (Kent) history – if we care enough to look | Centre for Kent History and Heritage
Stop press – the event details and booking link for the ‘Kent and Europe, 1450–1640: Merchants, Mariners, Shipping and Defence’ FREE study day at Dover Museum in the Community Cinema on Saturday 10 Ma...
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March 31, 2025 at 12:38 PM
For all those interested in Kent history you should sign up to this blog, which includes a lovely write up of our work: blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/kenthistory/...
🎥 Catch up with our latest free archaeology lectures on YouTube and our website! We're looking forward to welcoming Harry Farmer of MOLA's Coasts in Mind for our next online talk in September. Interested in speaking at a future KAS lecture? We'd love to hear from you! #Archaeology #KentHistory
July 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM
🎥 Catch up with our latest free archaeology lectures on YouTube and our website! We're looking forward to welcoming Harry Farmer of MOLA's Coasts in Mind for our next online talk in September. Interested in speaking at a future KAS lecture? We'd love to hear from you! #Archaeology #KentHistory
Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh's standing ovation at Tudors and Stuarts Weekend. The end to a very successful series of public history events. blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/kenthistory/...
Tudors and Stuarts 2025 – last of the (thin red) line | Centre for Kent History and Heritage
Before I come to the Tudors and Stuarts 25 History Weekend, as well as a visit from sixth-form students studying English Literature at Cherwell School in Oxford, I want to flag up two forthcoming even...
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May 2, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh's standing ovation at Tudors and Stuarts Weekend. The end to a very successful series of public history events. blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/kenthistory/...
Sheila and Claire at Buckingham Palace blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/kenthistory/...
CKHH at the Palace, yes Buckingham Palace | Centre for Kent History and Heritage
Before I come to the headline event for this week’s blog, I want to send out a reminder concerning the Becket Lecture next week, as well as mentioning that on Thursday 29 May there will be a joint Bec...
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May 20, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Sheila and Claire at Buckingham Palace blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/kenthistory/...
March’s first #KASSpotlight shines on the Stanford & Westenhanger History Society. Exploring two historic Kent villages—from Roman roots to Westenhanger Castle—the Society gathers photos, stories & archives for future generations. Join for talks & research: stanfordhistorykent.org.uk #KentHistory
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Historic villages at the edge of the North Downs
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March 5, 2026 at 12:02 PM
March’s first #KASSpotlight shines on the Stanford & Westenhanger History Society. Exploring two historic Kent villages—from Roman roots to Westenhanger Castle—the Society gathers photos, stories & archives for future generations. Join for talks & research: stanfordhistorykent.org.uk #KentHistory
The final bkog from Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh as she is leaving CCCU. An appalling decision by the University blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/kenthistory/...
The Nightingale, the Chough and the Phoenix – flying together in Canterbury and Kent | Centre for Kent History and Heritage
From my perspective, this is the last CKHH blog. Consequently, I would just like to say that when Matthew Crockatt said back in 2014 the best way to build an audience was to post regularly and often, ...
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July 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The final bkog from Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh as she is leaving CCCU. An appalling decision by the University blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/kenthistory/...
⚓ Halling Historical Society presents:
Chips, Strong Beer & Low Pay – Chatham’s Naval Dockyard with Dr Philip MacDougal
📅 Mon 14 Sept, 7:30pm
📍 Jubilee Hall, Upper Halling
All welcome! Members free; visitors £3.50 incl. refreshments.
#KentHistory #Chatham
Chips, Strong Beer & Low Pay – Chatham’s Naval Dockyard with Dr Philip MacDougal
📅 Mon 14 Sept, 7:30pm
📍 Jubilee Hall, Upper Halling
All welcome! Members free; visitors £3.50 incl. refreshments.
#KentHistory #Chatham
August 21, 2026 at 11:02 AM
⚓ Halling Historical Society presents:
Chips, Strong Beer & Low Pay – Chatham’s Naval Dockyard with Dr Philip MacDougal
📅 Mon 14 Sept, 7:30pm
📍 Jubilee Hall, Upper Halling
All welcome! Members free; visitors £3.50 incl. refreshments.
#KentHistory #Chatham
Chips, Strong Beer & Low Pay – Chatham’s Naval Dockyard with Dr Philip MacDougal
📅 Mon 14 Sept, 7:30pm
📍 Jubilee Hall, Upper Halling
All welcome! Members free; visitors £3.50 incl. refreshments.
#KentHistory #Chatham
Lots to enjoy in Sheila's latest blog, MEMSFEST GMS and oodles of greatvthings about Christ Church Gate and Becket miracle windows - what a great week! blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/kenthistory/...
Working together in Canterbury – shared ideas through people, places and buildings | Centre for Kent History and Heritage
A final notice for the University of Kent’s MEMS Fest where Peter Joyce, Kieron Hoyle and Jason Mazzocchi will be presenting their session on ‘Challenging Perceptions: Identity and Representation in S...
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June 13, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Lots to enjoy in Sheila's latest blog, MEMSFEST GMS and oodles of greatvthings about Christ Church Gate and Becket miracle windows - what a great week! blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/kenthistory/...
Three eps deep now for the oral history podcast I've been producing, if you want to find it on Spotify then here's the link, folks:
open.spotify.com/show/1nSNely...
#kent #kenthistory #englishchannel #shippingforecast #folklore #dover #deal #ramsgate #canterbury
open.spotify.com/show/1nSNely...
#kent #kenthistory #englishchannel #shippingforecast #folklore #dover #deal #ramsgate #canterbury
Episode 3: Tom Brown
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November 26, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Three eps deep now for the oral history podcast I've been producing, if you want to find it on Spotify then here's the link, folks:
open.spotify.com/show/1nSNely...
#kent #kenthistory #englishchannel #shippingforecast #folklore #dover #deal #ramsgate #canterbury
open.spotify.com/show/1nSNely...
#kent #kenthistory #englishchannel #shippingforecast #folklore #dover #deal #ramsgate #canterbury
Dover At Night rrport and other nes from Centre for Kent History and Heritage blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/kenthistory/...
Featuring ‘Dover at Night’ and Canterbury Pilgrimage | Centre for Kent History and Heritage
We’ll be back at Dover, physically this week on Friday for the ‘Dover at Night’ festival around the town, and because that will form the main part of this week’s blog, it is coming out later in the we...
blogs.canterbury.ac.uk
March 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Dover At Night rrport and other nes from Centre for Kent History and Heritage blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/kenthistory/...
We have some lovely new articles including Reminiscences of a Railway Worker and Romney Marsh in World War 2. Thank you to our wonderful contributors, Adam and Lucy. #worldwar2 #kenthistory
June 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
We have some lovely new articles including Reminiscences of a Railway Worker and Romney Marsh in World War 2. Thank you to our wonderful contributors, Adam and Lucy. #worldwar2 #kenthistory
"This is a well written, beautifully produced book, with a wide selection of photographs and other illustrative material, backed up by an excellent use of contemporary evidence." George Buswell, The Local Historian www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book... #KentHistory
Sevenoaks 1790–1914
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March 11, 2026 at 7:20 AM
"This is a well written, beautifully produced book, with a wide selection of photographs and other illustrative material, backed up by an excellent use of contemporary evidence." George Buswell, The Local Historian www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book... #KentHistory
This weekend I have been mostly reading about Kent and the English Civil Wars, also also making the most of this wonderful sunshine!
What have you been reading this weekend?
#seventeenthcentury #historypup #englishcivilwars #localhistory #historyofkent #kenthistory #history
What have you been reading this weekend?
#seventeenthcentury #historypup #englishcivilwars #localhistory #historyofkent #kenthistory #history
March 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM
This weekend I have been mostly reading about Kent and the English Civil Wars, also also making the most of this wonderful sunshine!
What have you been reading this weekend?
#seventeenthcentury #historypup #englishcivilwars #localhistory #historyofkent #kenthistory #history
What have you been reading this weekend?
#seventeenthcentury #historypup #englishcivilwars #localhistory #historyofkent #kenthistory #history
Medieval Kent latest research blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/kenthistory/...
Wealden case studies – from iron to emigration | Centre for Kent History and Heritage
As promised last week, I will be giving a short report on Maureen’s presentation to the Kent History Postgraduates today, but because she will be giving a talk to Leigh Local History Society on the sa...
blogs.canterbury.ac.uk
January 23, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Medieval Kent latest research blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/kenthistory/...
Looking at what's coming up in the Fab Tudors and Stuarts Weekend blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/kenthistory/...
Looking forward to Tudors and Stuarts 2025 | Centre for Kent History and Heritage
Next week will be busy with a Kent History Postgraduates presentation by Kieron Hoyle, a meeting concerning Canterbury and pilgrimage with Michael Byrne, another doctoral student working on a Kent his...
blogs.canterbury.ac.uk
February 19, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Looking at what's coming up in the Fab Tudors and Stuarts Weekend blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/kenthistory/...