Top author’s diligent research questions date of Battle of Britain
Dilip Sarkar MBE, FRHistS By Malcolm Triggs: A top historian and author looks set to commit one million words to paper as he completes the ultimate guide to the Battle…
Kids take over Dover Museum and Maison Dieu!
Children from Barton Junior School ‘took over’ Dover Museum as part of Kids in Museums Takeover Day. Children from Barton Junior School in Dover “took over” Dover Museum, as part…
Story behind the skull: Maidstone Museum explores the life of a ‘prehistoric’ ancestor
Maidstone Museum is investigating a skull reputedly found at a local prehistoric site, to uncover more information about the person. The story of how and why this research is being…
Restart a Heart at Dover Museum
Dover District Council is welcoming news that a new defibrillator for the town is to be installed at Dover Museum on Tuesday 31 October – on the same day that…
Canterbury Castle stone by stone survey begins
Preparations for a stone by stone survey of Canterbury Castle have begun with scaffolding being placed around the historic walls of the castle keep. The city council has ambitious plans…
Dover Museum exhibition showcases fascinating Maison Dieu archaeological finds
Dover Museum is hosting an exhibition of archaeological finds from Dover’s historic Maison Dieu A new exhibition at Dover Museum is showcasing fascinating finds from a series of community archaeological…
Folkestone East Cliff Dig sheds new light on Iron Age history
An overview of the 2023 Iron Age excavations Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff – The Canterbury Archaeology Trust, along with local and regional archaeology groups and university students, have…
Folkestone Library campaigners showcase history and vision at exhibition
Mike Perry, the Folkestone Miniaturist (facing) adds his support Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff – Campaigners for the restoration and re-opening of Folkestone Library on Grace Hill held an…
Battle of Britain charity launches Blade of Honour project in support of ‘the Many’
An ambitious tribute to ‘the Many’, those whose vital support role in 1940 helped the men of Fighter Command to victory in the Battle of Britain, is being launched by…