Thinking pilgrimage – Canterbury, Eastbridge and Maison Dieu, Dover
The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Kent & Canterbury History and Heritage website.
Silence of the Sentinels update: Arbeia South Shields Roman Fort
Work on the Silence of the Sentinels Project continued in March 2026 with a visit by members of the team to Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort, where further analysis was undertaken on two additional skeletons.
32 years of the Allen Grove Local History Fund!
The Allen Grove Local History Fund is now in its 32nd year.
Group visits to the Elvington and Eythorne Heritage Centre
Elvington and Eythorne Heritage Group are contacting other local heritage groups, societies and organisations across East Kent, offering a visit to our Heritage Centre.
Kent school pupils turn archaeologists for the day
Sutton Valence schoolchildren dig into local history with Kent Archaeological Society following competition inspired by recent discoveries.
Showcasing medieval studies – from troublesome kings to international trade
The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Kent & Canterbury History and Heritage website.
How is new guidance helping protect shipwrecks?
A new push to crack down on heritage crime at sea has been hailed as a "truly pioneering" by police.
New Operation Dynamo memorial in Deal
RNLI lifeboat crewmember and Walmer Station historian Colin Varrall talks about the project in which he was involved that led to the plaque's unveiling in the 85th anniversary year of the Dunkirk evacuation.
Kent Robotics Champions Win Regional Title and Put Kent’s Past in the Spotlight
The Kent Archaeological Society is delighted to congratulate Lord of the Bricks, a Kent-based FIRST LEGO League robotics team, on winning the Kent Regional Robotics Championship.
Late Roman Knife Handle found at Bifrons Anglo-Saxon cemetery
A lovely late Roman Knife Handle found at Bifrons Anglo-Saxon cemetery and part of the Kent Archaeological Society Collection held at Maidstone Museums.
Curatorial work experience
Today our Curator Andy has been joined by Auden, who is shadowing Andy as part of his school's careers offering.
The hidden vaults bringing a city's past alive
A hidden vault discovered under a public square in Canterbury could be the resting place of an 18th Century vicar and poet, experts have said.
George Cooper's "Tithe Wars" Clock
Last night in the Hop Pocket Stephen and Paul Woodward unveiled their legendary ancestor George Cooper's expertly restored clock, which was presented to him in 1896 on his triumphant return from Maidstone prison, having been released by order of the Home Secretary.
Cranbrook Museum 2026 exhibitions
'The history of Cranbrook's Railway', 'George Devey - Benenden's Architect', and 'A history of clock and watch making in Cranbrook'.
#FindsFriday: Romano-British pottery print
We have this lovely paw print in our Romano-British villa excavation at Trosley which we believe may be a badger paw print!
Medieval Kent – shipbuilding, coins and the Canterbury Blackfriars
The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Kent & Canterbury History and Heritage website.
Ceramic building material from Trosley Roman Villa
Our Curator received back our nine boxes of Ceramic Building Material from Trosley Roman Villa from the specialist today!
ArchaeologyUK Community Archaeology Award
Nominations are now open for ArchaeologyUK Community Archaeology Award, part of the Marsh Awards.
Outreach at Bluewater
And that is a wrap! Thank you to everyone who came along and said hello at our joint outreach stand with @maidstonemuseum!
Exploring aspects of Kent’s past
The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Kent & Canterbury History and Heritage website.
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