Join us this summer to explore how American culture has developed and influenced the wider world through our new webinar series. For more information and to book your place: historical-association.cademy.io/ha-webinar-s...

Thursday's talk. All welcome. Easy parking in Austen Car Park, Neals Place Road, Canterbury.

Thursday's talk. All welcome. Easy parking in Austen Car Park, Neals Place Road, Canterbury.

Join us for our next talk: Nick Guyatt (Prof of North American History at the U of Cambridge) will investigate Thomas Jefferson's "paradox of liberty". His most recent publication (with Christa Dierksheide) is Jefferson's Wolf: A Founding Father's Troubling Answer to the Problem of Slavery.

Join us for this month’s free webinar to learn about the history of the UK coast! 🌊 Historian Sally Coulthard will delve into the ways our coastlines have shaped, and been shaped by, our history, culture, and identity through a series of objects. Book to attend: www.history.org.uk/historian/ca...

Join us for our next talk: Nick Guyatt (Prof of North American History at the U of Cambridge) will investigate Thomas Jefferson's "paradox of liberty". His most recent publication (with Christa Dierksheide) is Jefferson's Wolf: A Founding Father's Troubling Answer to the Problem of Slavery.

Today is the 120th anniversary of the founding of the HA! 🎂 We began in 1906 when a group of teachers and historians gathered to discuss the need for a history ‘subject’ association. We thank all our members for their support, without which we could not continue to promote history of all, for all.

The latest edition of The Historian is out now! Check it out here: tinyurl.com/39ubdwbb

The @histassoc.bsky.social conference is nearly here! I wrote this about why I love it so much. Excited to see so many people this weekend #HACONF26

Festival organised by the Bossenden Wood Memorial Group.

This evening's talk.

In our next lecture, preceded by a drinks reception in the Lattergate Garden, John Guy and Julia Fox will discuss the Boleyn courtship and marriage. All are welcome.

Next lunchtime talk: Monday 11th May, 1-2pm 'The 1960s Caravan Acts and the settlement of Kent's Gypsy/Traveller communities' presented by Dr David Smith of @angliaruskin.bsky.social University. Book your free seat today: 📧 [email protected] ☎️ 03000 420 673 #What'sOn #Maidstone #Kent

In our next lecture, preceded by a drinks reception in the Lattergate Garden, John Guy and Julia Fox will discuss the Boleyn courtship and marriage. All are welcome.

You are warmly invited to attend the 5th Annual Lecture in Ecclesiastical History organised by the Centre of Anglican History and Theology (University of Kent & Canterbury Christ Church University & Canterbury Cathedral).

In our next lecture, John Guy and Julia Fox will discuss their latest collaboration ‘Hunting the Falcon: Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and the Marriage That Shook Europe’ (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2023), a critically acclaimed re-examination of the Boleyn courtship and marriage. All welcome.

In our next lecture, John Guy and Julia Fox will discuss their latest collaboration ‘Hunting the Falcon: Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and the Marriage That Shook Europe’ (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2023), a critically acclaimed re-examination of the Boleyn courtship and marriage. All welcome.

There is an online link to the petition to keep St Augustine's Abbey open year round: chng.it/2qW2v5zfYW This comes about under a proposed closure of ‘smaller sites’ by English Heritage, which includes St Augustine’s Abbey.

Prof Alexandra Walsham (Cambridge), President of @histassoc.bsky.social, specialises in the religious and cultural history of EM Britain. This talk will examine how C17th perceptions of Stonehenge and the historic landscape were shaped by the upheavals of Reformation and Civil War.

Prof Alexandra Walsham (Cambridge), President of the HA, specialises in the religious and cultural history of Early Modern Britain. This talk will examine how C17th perceptions of Stonehenge and the historic landscape were shaped by the upheavals of Reformation and Civil War.

Prof Alexandra Walsham (Cambridge), President of the HA, specialises in the religious and cultural history of Early Modern Britain. This talk will examine how C17th perceptions of Stonehenge and the historic landscape were shaped by the upheavals of Reformation and Civil War.

Have yet to read the latest news from Kent Archives? 🗞️ Winter 2025 newsletter: www.kentarchives.org.uk/archive-newsletter/ In this edition, meet two new members of the team and enjoy articles about our recent engagement activities, Old Scotney Castle, Martello Towers, and the 6th Baron Brabourne.

Only one week left to purchase your tickets for this special talk presented by Dr Barrie Cook – former curator of coins at the #BritishMuseum 🪙 🎟️ £10.00 per ticket 📧 To purchase, email your name & telephone number to [email protected] ℹ️ More details: bit.ly/CoinHoardsEvent

Tomorrow!

MEMS Seminar on Wednesday 4 February: Dr Joe Ellis introduces the Medieval and Early Modern Studies Seminar to the latest research on James VI and I's progresses. www.kent.ac.uk/events/event...

Join us for our annual Lyle Commemorative Lecture. Cressida Williams (Archives and Library Manager at Canterbury Cathedral) will speak about Elizabeth I’s visit to the city in September 1573, which was part the Queen’s 40th birthday celebrations.

As our annual Lyle Commemorative Lecture for 2026, Cressida Williams (Archives and Library Manager at Canterbury Cathedral) will speak about Elizabeth I’s visit to the city in September 1573, which was part the Queen’s 40th birthday celebrations. All are welcome.

Last chance to nominate an Inspiring History Teacher. Know someone who has made a real difference through history teaching? Find out how to nominate and submit before the deadline. Nominate here: www.history.org.uk/ha-news/news...

As our annual Lyle Commemorative Lecture for 2026, Cressida Williams (Archives and Library Manager at Canterbury Cathedral) will speak about Elizabeth I’s visit to the city in September 1573, which was part the Queen’s 40th birthday celebrations. All are welcome.

Use Austen car park for our next event. Dr Ambrogio Caiani (UKC) will examine the Vatican archives and the Second World War. His next book is Flirting with Evil, The Catholic Church in the Age of Total War and Globalisation (2026).

Use Austen car park for our next event. Dr Ambrogio Caiani (UKC) will examine the Vatican archives and the Second World War. His next book is Flirting with Evil, The Catholic Church in the Age of Total War and Globalisation (2026).

Our next speaker is Dr Ambrogio Caiani (Senior Lecturer in Modern European History at UKC). His next book is Flirting with Evil, The Catholic Church in the Age of Total War and Globalisation (Head of Zeus, 2026). In this talk, he will examine the Vatican archives and the Second World War.

Our next speaker is Dr Ambrogio Caiani (Senior Lecturer in Modern European History at UKC). His next book is Flirting with Evil, The Catholic Church in the Age of Total War and Globalisation (Head of Zeus, 2026). In this talk, he will examine the Vatican archives and the Second World War.

Merry Christmas one and all. This blog post is a reflection on the impact of the Curriculum Review for history. We hope it gives you some helpful suggestions/thoughts @histassoc.bsky.social onebighistorydepartment.com/2025/12/23/c... #historyteacher

Now booking: Canterbury Medieval Weekend Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd May 2026 Join leading historians and writers as they uncover the ideas, people and events that shaped the Middle Ages. 📍 University of Kent, Canterbury, CT2 7NU ℹ️ For details and tickets: history-weekends.org

Join us in #Canterbury on Tuesday 24th February for a special talk presented by Dr Barrie Cook – former curator of coins at the British Museum. 🎟️ £10.00 per ticket 📧 To purchase, email your name and telephone number to [email protected] ℹ️ More details: bit.ly/CoinHoardsEvent

'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.