Ashford’s historic copper beech tree gets the chop to survive
Image: Google – Work is due to begin this week on a mature copper beech tree located next to Grade II listed Repton Manor. The tree, estimated to be between…
Medieval re-awakening for Maidstone!
Re-enactment groups Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is inviting everyone to come along and enjoy a grand Medieval Fayre in Brenchley Gardens this Easter weekend. The FREE family day out on…
University students uncover hidden stories at the Maison Dieu in Dover
Students are exploring the hidden story of the Minet children, descendants of Huguenot refugees who fled to Dover to escape religious persecution in France Graphic design students from the School…
Transformation of 17th Century Gothic Billiards Room in Dover
The Grade II Listed Billiards Room at Kearsney Abbey has been fully restored and is available for event hire A Grade II Listed former Billiards Room at one of Kent’s…
Dover hamlet lends its name to posh area of London next to Buckingham Palace!
Richard Goldsack – Photo: Courtesy Brian Wimsett – Editor Alkham Newsletter By Brian Wimsett – In an area of London south of Buckingham Palace is an area of Central London…
Exploring encounters with the sacred
Translation: encounters with the sacred in objects and places will feature contributions from historians, archaeologists, artists, theologians and scientists as they discuss what it means to work with the sacred…
Detectorist donates gold to Dover Museum
Picture left to right Museum Apprentice, Lizzie Sharpe, Aiden McHale, and Cllr Trevor Bartlett, Leader of the Council A complete cast gold memento mori or mourning ring dating to 1712…
Hooden Horse to be brought to life as Museum looks at folk lore
Maidstone Museum reopens for 2023 on Wednesday 8 February with a fascinating look at Animal Guising and the Kentish Hooden Horse, as part of an exhibition running until 17 Jun…
The Dover and Folkestone village with links to 12th century Holy Land pilgrims
St. John’s Commandery – Photo: Ron Strutt – By Brian Wimsett, Alkham Newsletter Editor In the 12th century the Knights Hospitaller, a medieval and early modern Catholic military order who…
Maison Dieu Restoration in Dover forces closure of Ladywell car park
Maison Dieu in Dover Photo: DDC Dover District Council (DDC) is advising residents and businesses of local restrictions, including the closure of the Ladywell public car park, as work gets…