Established in 2014, The Centre for Kent History and Heritage (CKHH) is a centre of research excellence in regional historical and cultural studies with a track-record of successful external funding bids and publications.
Based in the School of Humanities and Educational Studies, it brings together scholars working on many aspects of the region’s rich heritage in the fields of history, archaeology and built heritage, theology and religious studies and explores both Kent’s literary history and its status as inspiration for new creative work.
Known for its prestigious annual Canterbury History Weekends, the Centre also offers student placements, outreach and enrichment activities for schools and provides financial support to a number of postgraduate research students through the Ian Coulson Memorial Fund. Its long-running blog has a wide following and is one of a number of online resources produced by the Centre. CKHH works with a wide range of regional organisations, museums and community groups and supports events such as the Medieval Canterbury Pageant.
The Nightingale, the Chough and the Phoenix – flying together in Canterbury and Kent
Sunday July 06, 2025
From my perspective, this is the last CKHH blog. Consequently, I would just like to say that when Matthew Crockatt said back in 2014 the best way to build an […]
Exciting news – for Kent history and heritage
Wednesday June 25, 2025
To a large extent this has been a week of meetings and preparations for events next week in Canterbury, not least because for much of the Middle Ages and under […]
From Medway to Dover – exploring history and heritage in Kent
Thursday June 19, 2025
Firstly, congratulations to Dr Kaye Sowden who has received confirmation that her doctoral thesis on the history of early modern Pluckley has been signed off by her examiners and is […]
Working together in Canterbury – shared ideas through people, places and buildings
Friday June 13, 2025
A final notice for the University of Kent’s MEMS Fest where Peter Joyce, Kieron Hoyle and Jason Mazzocchi will be presenting their session on ‘Challenging Perceptions: Identity and Representation in […]
Kent History Postgraduates – from oysters to gold rings
Wednesday June 04, 2025
Now that we are in June, I thought I would highlight some of the forthcoming events involving Kent History Postgraduates and others associated with the CKHH before I report on […]
Rachel Koopmans and Becket and Benedict
Thursday May 29, 2025
Before I report on the events involving the CKHH this week, that is the Becket Lecture and the Becket and Benedict workshop in the chapter house and cathedral, I thought […]
The CKHH at the Palace, yes Buckingham Palace
Wednesday May 21, 2025
The blog about the visit to the Palace having just inexplicably disappeared in the last couple of hours, I thought I would do it again because it was such a […]
CKHH at the Palace, yes Buckingham Palace
Monday May 19, 2025
Before I come to the headline event for this week’s blog, I want to send out a reminder concerning the Becket Lecture next week, as well as mentioning that on […]
Kent History Postgraduates in Dover – celebrating success
Monday May 12, 2025
This week I want to feature the knowledge exchange and community engagement activities of members of the Kent History Postgraduates group over the weekend at Dover Museum and at the […]
Tudors and Stuarts 2025 – last of the (thin red) line
Friday May 02, 2025
Before I come to the Tudors and Stuarts 25 History Weekend, as well as a visit from sixth-form students studying English Literature at Cherwell School in Oxford, I want to […]