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Historical Association @histassoc.bsky.social · 16h

SHORT COURSE

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

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Kent Archaeological Society @kentarchsoc.bsky.social · 16h

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

V-1 ‘Flying-Bomb’ and crater excavations, Benenden — Kent Archaeological Society

Under development

www.kentarchaeology.org.uk

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Historical Association Canterbury @canterburyha.bsky.social · 3d

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.

Historical Association Canterbury @canterburyha.bsky.social · 8d

Tomorrow!

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Historical Association @histassoc.bsky.social · 14d

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

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Historical Association @histassoc.bsky.social · 12d

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...

Black History Month 2025

www.history.org.uk

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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 12d

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...

Report on Reclaiming Women’s Place in the History Curriculum

www.history.org.uk

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Christine... @cbmedieval.bsky.social · 20d

Latest #KCHH blog is here!

Kent History Postgrads ✅
Museum conservation ✅
Medieval pilgrim hospital ✅
Free public lectures ✅

kchh.org/conserving-h...

Conserving Heritage - in Kent and Canterbury - KCHH

Victoria Stevens gives the Michael Nightingale Memorial Lecture for 2025, plus the major problems facing Eastbridge Hospital, an iconic medieval building in Canterbury.

kchh.org

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Historical Association Canterbury @canterburyha.bsky.social · 15d

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).

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Historical Association Canterbury @canterburyha.bsky.social · 12d

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...

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Historical Association Canterbury @canterburyha.bsky.social · 15d

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).

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Bolton Historical Association @boltonhistory.bsky.social · 25d

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...

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Dr Elizabeth Norton @enortonhistory.bsky.social · 25d

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

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Historical Association Canterbury @canterburyha.bsky.social · 26d

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).

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Historical Association Canterbury @canterburyha.bsky.social · Sep 14

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).

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Historical Association Canterbury @canterburyha.bsky.social · Sep 14

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).

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Colchester Civic Society @colcivicsociety.bsky.social · Sep 6

#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..."

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Historical Association Canterbury @canterburyha.bsky.social · Jun 26

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

Historical Association Canterbury @canterburyha.bsky.social · Jun 5

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

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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · Apr 11

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

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Historical Association Canterbury @canterburyha.bsky.social · May 31

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.

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Historical Association Canterbury @canterburyha.bsky.social · May 27

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.

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Historical Association Canterbury @canterburyha.bsky.social · May 27

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.

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Historical Association Canterbury @canterburyha.bsky.social · May 5

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.

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Historical Association Canterbury @canterburyha.bsky.social · Apr 29

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

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