Welcome from the Editor

Welcome to the New Year 2022 Newsletter.

Some intriguing articles in this issue that were a pleasure to read. I’m always astonished and fascinated at the sheer variety of subject matter contributors submit to the Magazine for publication. Whilst editing the articles on Gunther Plüschow, the WW2 decoy airfields in Kent and the work of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, I wondered what the Magazine editor might be reading through in 2122 and will he or she be enjoying the role as much as me?

COVID-19 has reared its head again, though the activities of the Society and local groups have adapted and continue. Amongst these is a revised strategy that sets out the direction of the Society for the next twenty years. The Board of Trustees will soon deliberate this strategy and present it to the Membership at the next AGM.

The Newsletter remains an outlet for the fantastic heritage and the tremendous work going on out there and to communicate important information. Moreover, it exists so that you, the Membership, can continue to convey a broad range of topics devoted to the history and archaeology of Kent. As Editor, I have now received articles from over one hundred different contributors. So, once again, I encourage all members, think about writing that article and help inform the broader historical and archaeological community of what is taking place in our heritage-rich and diverse county.

Enjoy this issue, stay safe and let’s look forward to sunshine and more settled times when we can, once again, get outside, engage with and enjoy the history and archaeology of our county.

Best wishes and wishing you all a happy and healthy New Year.

Richard

The editor wishes to draw attention to the fact that neither he nor the KAS Council are answerable for opinions which contributors may express in their signed articles; each author is alone responsible for the contents and substance of their work.