'The History of Pantomime' by David Penny - next Monday's talk at Ashford Archaeological and Historical Society. EVERYONE WELCOME! Entry is £4 cash on the door for visitors/non-members. #ashford #ashfordkent #panto #pantomime #christmasseason #events #event #history #talk #meeting #theatre

Join us for our next event. Dr Daniel Cowling (Senior Historian at the National Army Museum) will speak about the British occupation of Germany after World War II. "Don't let's be beastly to the Germans, the British occupation of Germany, 1945-49" is his first book.

Join us for our next event. Dr Daniel Cowling is Senior Historian at the National Army Museum and an Associate Fellow of the Institute for Historical Research. "Don't let's be beastly to the Germans, the British occupation of Germany, 1945-49" is his first book.

Join us for our next event. Dr Daniel Cowling is Senior Historian at the National Army Museum and an Associate Fellow of the Institute for Historical Research. "Don't let's be beastly to the Germans, the British occupation of Germany, 1945-49" is his first book.

Dr Daniel Cowling is Senior Historian at the National Army Museum. He is currently an Associate Fellow of the Institute for Historical Research. "Don't let's be beastly to the Germans, the British occupation of Germany, 1945-49" is his first book.

From ancient rituals to modern medicine, historian Lucy Inglis explores how childbirth has shaped societies across time - hidden, celebrated, & endlessly redefined. Join our Virtual Branch event, 24 Nov 19.30 @lucyinglis.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social

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Dr Daniel Cowling is Senior Historian at the National Army Museum. He is currently an Associate Fellow of the Institute for Historical Research. "Don't let's be beastly to the Germans, the British occupation of Germany, 1945-49" is his first book.

All are welcome to our next event. Professor Mark Knights (U of Warwick) works on the political culture of early modern Britain. In this lecture, he will examine Britain’s long struggle with corruption and its impact on the British Empire.

Reflections on Remembrance Sunday www.history.org.uk/ha-news/cate...

The Government have published the Curriculum and Assessment Review report and their own response. We have a short statement expressing our views. www.history.org.uk/secondary/ne...

Professor Mark Knights (U of Warwick) works on the political culture of early modern Britain. In this lecture, he will examine Britain’s long struggle with corruption and its impact on the British Empire. All are welcome.

Professor Mark Knights (U of Warwick) works on the political culture of early modern Britain. In this lecture, he will examine Britain’s long struggle with corruption and its impact on the British Empire. All are welcome.

We are delighted to be Associate Partner with Historic Royal Palaces to celebrate brilliant history teaching across the country. Do you know a teacher who deserves to be remembered in history? Nominate them now, link in bio/comments bit.ly/42yhGZP

Out now: our 200th issue of Teaching History. Packed with fresh ideas and case studies — just one of many benefits of HA membership.

⚔️ Assassins vs. Templars — Myth, Blood & History Join Steve Tibble for this year’s MEMS Anselm Lecture. 📅 Thursday 30 October 2025 🕕 6 pm 📍 Templeman Lecture Theatre, UKC 💬 Free | No booking needed Post-lecture drinks, sponsored by CAMEMS.

SHORT COURSE From fear to folklore, explore the history of witchcraft in our on-demand short course, free for members.

Explore an excellent #3Dmodel of a V-1 Flying bomb excavated in Benenden, Kent: www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/models/v-1-f.... KAS Archaeological Services have been helping with the site and you can read more about our services here: www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/services

Brook Rural Museum's event on Wednesday 22 October by author Ed Adams on Ashford in WWII has SOLD OUT. Please don't attend if you don't already have a ticket.

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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS What makes a historian? Not a PhD, but curiosity, questions and a place to explore them. HA membership is for everyone — what first drew you to history? #MembershipMatters #HistoryForEveryone #HACommunity

Black History Month is an opportunity to remind people that history is broad and diverse. It is not about singling out groups its just about making sure more of the voices of the past are included, creating a fuller picture of history. www.history.org.uk/ha-news/cate...

In response to this new research, the @histassoc.bsky.social have also written an article on the report, including making multiple articles from TH available so more teachers can make use of the wisdom within. The link is here: www.history.org.uk/secondary/ca...

Latest #KCHH blog is here! Kent History Postgrads ✅ Museum conservation ✅ Medieval pilgrim hospital ✅ Free public lectures ✅ kchh.org/conserving-h...

On Thursday 9 October: Jonathan Sumption, Lord Sumption OBE, PC, FSA, FRHistS, a fellow of Magdalen College, where he taught medieval history before pursuing a career in law. His publications include a highly acclaimed history of The Hundred Years War (1990–2023).

Ed Adams, author of Ashford at War, will speak about the devastating air raid on Ashford in March 1943, one of the worst single raids to occur in Kent during the War. Wed 22 October 7-8pm at Brook Rural Museum, The Street, Brook, Ashford, TN25 5PF brookruralmuseum.org.uk/talk-on-ashf...

On Thursday 9 October: Jonathan Sumption, Lord Sumption OBE, PC, FSA, FRHistS, a fellow of Magdalen College, where he taught medieval history before pursuing a career in law. His publications include a highly acclaimed history of The Hundred Years War (1990–2023).

Our next lecture will take place on Monday 6th October. Please see the details below. We hope to see you there! For more information about our programme please visit our website: boltonhistoricalassociation.wordpress.com/current-prog...

Quebec House, Kent, childhood home of General James Wolfe whose victory in Battle of Quebec in 1759 led to creation of Canada. House purchased early 20thC by philanthropist hoping to give it to Canadian people. When this proved too legally difficult, it was bequeathed to National Trust #quebechouse

Join us for our next event: Jonathan Sumption, Lord Sumption OBE, PC, FSA, FRHistS was elected a fellow of Magdalen College where he taught medieval history before pursuing a career in law. His publications include a highly acclaimed history of The Hundred Years War (1990–2023).

Don't miss our next event! Jonathan Sumption, Lord Sumption OBE, PC, FSA, FRHistS was elected a fellow of Magdalen College where he taught medieval history before pursuing a career in law. His publications include a highly acclaimed history of The Hundred Years War (1990 – 2023).

Don't miss our next event! Jonathan Sumption, Lord Sumption OBE, PC, FSA, FRHistS was elected a fellow of Magdalen College where he taught medieval history before pursuing a career in law. His publications include a highly acclaimed history of The Hundred Years War (1990 – 2023).

#OnThisDay - 6 September 1939, "about ten to seven the sirens started... The AFS (Auxillary Fire Service) men at the steam roller depot were in full regalia, gas clothing and all but looking very bored." "Collected a pint of milk and went back to breakfast..."

St. Dunstan's, St Peter's and St. Mildred's have a talk which may be of interest to you. Professor Robert Bartlett will be speaking on Saint Thomas More at St. Dunstan's church in Canterbury. For further information you can contact the organisers at www.dunstanmildredpeter.org.uk/contactus.htm

This evening's talk. Easy parking in Austen car park.

Our Folklore Reimagined season begins. In this 10-Minute Talk, Professor Ronald Hutton FBA delves into England's witch trials and Matthew Hopkins, the self-proclaimed Witchfinder General. Watch the full video on YouTube: buff.ly/4W0OR4p

Dr Hannah Skoda's research interests lie in medieval social and cultural history, particularly responses to oppression, violence and change. Her most recent book is A Companion to Crime and Deviance in the Middle Ages (2023). She will speak about the life of Joan of Arc and her visions of saints.

Dr Hannah Skoda's research interests lie in medieval social and cultural history, particularly responses to oppression, violence and change. Her most recent book is A Companion to Crime and Deviance in the Middle Ages (2023). She will speak about the life of Joan of Arc and her visions of saints.

Dr Hannah Skoda's research interests lie in medieval social and cultural history, particularly responses to oppression, violence and change. Her most recent book is A Companion to Crime and Deviance in the Middle Ages (2023). She will speak about the life of Joan of Arc and her visions of saints.

Professor Ronald Hutton CBE is a leading authority on ancient and medieval paganism and magic. Thursday's lecture will draw upon his recent publications including The Witch: A History of Fear and Queens of the Wild: Pagan Goddesses in Christian Europe. All are welcome.

On 14 May, the Canterbury Historical and Archaeological Society have a talk on Sarah Baker and her Kentish Theatres 1737-1816.

On 9 May the Kent Family History Society have a talk on the Marlowe statue in Canterbury and the history behind it.

Professor Ronald Hutton CBE is a leading authority on ancient and medieval paganism and magic. This evening’s lecture will draw upon recent publications including The Witch: A History of Fear and Queens of the Wild: Pagan Goddesses in Christian Europe. All are welcome.

It's #FindsFriday! AM189 is a 1st to 2nd century Girth beaker of Monaghan type 2F3.1, a unique import with rouletting applied beneath a layer of barbotine dots. A report on the Broomhey Farm Excavation can be found at www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/journal?cate... #Pottery #Archaeology #Roman

The latest edition of our membership magazine is not available online - time to find our what we are up to! history.org.uk/ha-news/cate...

We are SUPER excited to share the news that the #VCH network is growing & has recently added 4 new projects in #Dorset, #Kent, #Lincolnshire & #London. These are all really exciting, collaborative projects, which you can find out more about here: blog.history.ac.uk/2025/04/four...

Professor Ronald Hutton CBE is a leading authority on ancient and medieval paganism and magic. This evening’s lecture will draw upon recent publications including The Witch: A History of Fear and Queens of the Wild: Pagan Goddesses in Christian Europe. All are welcome.

‪Historical Association‬ ‪@histassoc.bsky.social‬ We are looking forward to joining our friends at histfest.org/histfest-2025/ this month - lots of great talks and things to do.

Apologies for the short notice. Tomorrow at 7pm in St Paul's Church in Canterbury (CT1 1NH), Richard Eales will speak on 'Crusade in the South of France: Castles and Sieges in the Albigensian Wars'. All welcome.

🗞️ Spring 2025 newsletter: www.kentarchives.org.uk/archive-newsletter Discover letters pertaining to a complex #18thCentury relationship; a recently completed index to the certificates of licences issued by the Diocese of #Canterbury; and meet our new Archive Services Officer, Dr Catherine Budd.