The Rat Pack and the Lost Shipwreck
This February Half Term, come along to the Dockyard and join the mischievous Rat Pack. These clever rats have managed to evade the Rat Catcher and are stowing away this winter, but they have something special in store for you.
The Battle of Agincourt
The first talk of 2025 by the Smarden Local History Society is on Thursday February 20th and is a dramatised story told by Simon Waterfield about war and remembrance, centred round a fourteenth century archer and his experiences in France at the Battle of Agincourt.
Aerial imaging to record and view archaeological excavations in space and time
In the next of our online talks hosted by the KAS, Dr David Brownrigg will be discussing how imaging, particularly aerial, can enrich the visualisation of archaeological sites and some of the ways this can be achieved.
A History of Pirates with Kent Archaeological Society
Join us for a welcome drink and an hour or so immersed in a discussion on Piracy in 16th and 17th century Britain through the exploits of Francis Drake and Henry Morgan, led by Kent Archaeological Society.
Thomas Beckett
Lenham Heritage Society welcomes once again Imogen Corrigan who can lighten the most serious of topics with her understated humour. She will give us an illustrated talk about Thomas Beckett who is one of the most famous of the archbishops of Canterbury, best-known for his violent end in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170.
William Harrison: The Clipper Ship Captain
Maritime Kent Group Chair Stuart Bligh is delivering a talk for the The Friends of Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre (FOMA) on the fascinating and touching tale of William Harrison: the clipper ship captain.
Fieldwork Forum - Challenges Facing Kent's Archaeology
The Archaeology Research Group (ARG) is proud to host its annual Fieldwork Forum on Saturday 15th March 2025. The event, once again being held at the historic Aylesford Priory will focus on challenges facing the archaeology of Kent.
Sheppey Munitionesses: Women in Sheerness Dockyard in WWI
With Janys Thornton. The next in a series of online talks hosted by the KAS.
Miracles in Glass: the Study and Conservation of Canterbury’s Stained Glass Heritage
This study day takes advantage of the removal of one of the unique Thomas Becket ‘miracle windows’ in the Trinity Chapel.
Archaeology South East's 50th Anniversary Conference
Join ASE for a journey through time and be part of our 50th anniversary finale! This landmark event is open to anyone interested in the archaeology of the south-east and how ASE and its predecessors have played a key role in pushing forward understanding of our past in this region.
Richborough – the Secret Port
A talk by Dr. Martin Watts (talkabouthistory.org), the latest in a series of online talks hosted by the KAS.
Tudors and Stuarts Weekend 2025
The Center for Kent History and Heritage presents a weekend of events in Canterbury celebrating Tudor and Stuart history.
Historic Building Mythbusting - Uncovering Folklore, History & Archaeology
Step into the intriguing world of historic buildings with Historic Building Mythbusting – Uncovering Folklore, History & Archaeology! Held in the picturesque setting of Badlesmere, this captivating event invites you to uncover the truth behind the myths and legends of ancient vernacular architecture.
Where there is a will... there is a story
An illustrated talk about old Lenham wills, hosted by the Lenham Heritage Society.
Animals and Humans in the Late Iron Age art of England and Wales, with special reference to Kent
The latest in a series of online talks hosted by the KAS with Dr Reb Ellis-Haken, Postdoctoral Research Associate with the University of York Department of Archaeology.
Trosley Community Excavations
In 2022 and 2023, the Kent Archaeological Society undertook a remarkable community archaeological excavation at a potential high-status Romano-British site in Trottiscliffe, near Gravesend. Co-led by KAS General Manager Richard Taylor, this project has unveiled fascinating discoveries that connect us to our rich history.
Randall Manor revealed: community archaeology excavations in Shorne Woods Country Park
An online talk by Andrew Mayfield, Community Archaeologist for Kent County Council and the Royal Parks at Greenwich, on the history of the site, the big dig over ten seasons and the work to further research and report on the former home of a Sheriff of Kent.
University of Kent Fieldwork Evening: Excavations and Survey in 2024
The University of Kent Fieldwork Evening; Excavations and Survey in 2024, will feature talks on Sagalassos by Luke Lavan, Lincolnshire Wolds by Steve Willis; and Folkestone Villa by Andrew Mackintosh.
The Goose is Getting Fat
The next meeting of the Smarden Local History Society is Thursday 21st November when Imogen Corrigan returns to Smarden to give us her talk "The Goose is Getting Fat" about the historical origins of our many Christmas traditions.
Shakespearean Theatre in London and Shakespeare in Faversham
An event hosted by The Faversham Society about the uncovering of two sites of Shakespearean theatres in East London at the Assembly Rooms on Weds 20 November, at 7.30pm.
Pots, Coins, Artefacts & Archives: Celebrating the Life of Dr Malcolm Lyne
A conference run by The Sussex School of Archaeology & History in association with CBA SE.
Septimius Severus online talk with Dr Simon Elliot
An online discussion with Dr Simon Elliott FSA about Septimius Severus, the great warrior emperor from North Africa who died in York in AD 211 after spending the last three years of his life trying to conquer the far north of Britain.
The Clue is in the Title: ownership, fashion and society reflected in a Kent private library
A free talk by Victoria Stevens ACR (library and archive conservator) at Kent History and Library Centre, Maidstone.
KAS Archaeology Research Group Conference 2024
The Archaeology Research Group of the Kent Archaeology Society is proud to present its annual fieldwork conference focusing on “Recent archaeological work in the Darent Valley.”
Maritime Kent Conference 2024: Shipbuilding
The Kent Shipbuilding conference organised jointly by KAS (Maritime Kent Research Group) and Chatham Historic Dockyard.
From Battlefield to Big Screen - The British and Hollywood Stars who served in the Second World War
Lenham Heritage Society invites you to 'From Battlefield to Big Screen - The British and Hollywood Stars who served in the Second World War'. An illustrated talk by Melody Foreman. October 24th, 7.30 Lenham Community Centre, entrance £4 - annual subscription £15.
Diving With a Purpose: The SS T.R. Thompson Project
An online talk by Tad Taberer on the discovery of the shipwreck of the SS T.R. Thompson, of diving and recording the historic steamer and of the incredible connections that followed.
Caesar, Boulogne, Portus Itius and Thanet – all sorted now?
A livestreamed lecture by Mark Samuel PhD FSA MCIfA hosted by the Society of Antiquaries of London. Open to anyone to join online, Fellows and Non-Fellows.
Yuck Yard: Gut-wrenching tales and gruesome
This October half-term, brace yourself for sickening stories of historic diseases and the downright disgusting cures tested through the ages.
Kent Place Names Conference 2024
This year's annual Kent Place Names Conference will be held in conjunction with Kent Archives Service.
The History of Weather Forecasting: from seaweed to super computers
A talk hosted by Smarden Local History Society with weatherman and broadcaster Ian Currie.
Tales from the Quarter Sessions: a record that speaks
Kent Archives and Local History Service presents a talk by Peter Joyce at Kent History and Library Centre, Maidstone.
Living in Tudor and Stuart Sussex 1500 – 1700
A hybrid conference organised by the Sussex School of Archaeology & History, some of the talks extending beyond Sussex.
Suffragettes of Kent
A talk hosted by Charing & District Local History Society with Jennifer Godfrey at Charing Parish Hall.
KAS Historic Buildings Conference
The annual KAS Historic Buildings Conference for 2024 will be held at Aylesford Priory on Saturday 5th October 2024.
Scriptorium: The Illuminated Histories
Incredible lightshow inspired by the Anglo-Saxon world premiering at Rochester Cathedral this Autumn.
Sacred and profane: the landscapes of Kent
The Society of Landscape Studies Annual Conference 2024 sponsored by the Society of Landscape Studies and the Centre for Kent History & Heritage.
Online Talk: The Ozengell Collection
The latest in the series on online talks hosted by the KAS, featuring KAS Curator Andy Ward discussing the Anglo-Saxon Ozengell Collection.
Michael Nightingale Memorial Twelfth Annual Lecture
The Nightingale Memorial Lecture is a joint annual lecture organised by the Centre for Kent History & Heritage, CCCU and Brook Rural Museum will be held at Canterbury Christ Church in the Michael Berry Lecture Theatre, Old Sessions House.
Rochester’s Saints: Tracing Paulinus and Ithamar through medieval manuscripts
Join Harry Gilbert for an illuminating exploration of the worship of Rochester Saints from 788 - c.1150 AD.
Scadbury Moated Manor, Chislehurst
The Orpington and District Archaeological Society will be opening its excavations at Scadbury Moated Manor to the public from 2pm to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm) on 14th & 15th September 2024.
Re-investigating Richborough: Correcting the Narrative
An online talk by Philip Smither reinvestigating Roman Richborough.
Open Faversham
The Kent Archaeological Society (KAS) will be attending Open Faversham on the 19th, 21st and 23rd August.