LOCAL (KENT, ENGLAND)

Achievements Ltd The leading international research organisation devoted to all aspects of genealogy, heraldry, history and associated artwork. A not-for-profit company, supporting the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies. Northgate, Canterbury, Kent.

Canterbury Buildings. An illustrated catalogue of historic buildings in Canterbury, Kent, established by a local enthusiast. Attractive photographic images. Useful timeline of architectural styles.

Canterbury Cathedral. The official website.

Canterbury Christ Church University. The university, research programmes, faculties and departments (including Education), academic services. Part-time courses in Archaeology

Canterbury City Council. Information about and promotion of all departments. Includes Leisure, Tourism, environmental issues, town planning etc.

Canterbury College Offers A Level Archaeology and BTEC HND in Practical Archaeology.

Canterbury Museums. For Heritage Museum, Westgate Museum, Roman Museum, Royal Museum, Buffs Museum and Art Gallery. Education Service.

Canterbury Tour. A walk around the city of Canterbury with 500 linked photographs. References en route to Canterbury Archaeological Trust excavations and many standing historic buildings of interest. Accompanied by extracts from CAT Annual Reports.

Canterbury Young Archaeologist Club (affiliated to the national YAC). Club for Young Archaeologists. Are you aged between 9 and 16? Then you could join the Canterbury branch of the Young Archaeologists Club.
For more details contact: Abby Guinness [email] [phone: 0777 916 3137]

Channel Tunnel Rail Link. Archaeological Archive for the programme of works along the route of the rail link. Evidence for thousands of years of change and development across Kent.

Coalfield Heritage Initiative Kent (CHIK). The project's aim is to record and preserve East Kent's mining heritage.

Council for Kentish Archaeology. The site includes information on Open Days, conferences, sites etc.

Dartford Town Archive Historical and Archaeological data for Dartford town. Prehistoric to 20th century. Valuable on-line resource for schools involved in Local Studies projects.

Dover Museum. Galleries (including the Dover Bronze Age Boat gallery, opened in 1999), collections, services and branch museums. The Dover Bronze Age boat was discovered by CAT in 1992 and is of international importance.

Faversham. History of the market town of kings.

Favourite Things is a collection of memories and stories about people's objects from Canterbury City Council's Museums and Galleries Service. The website gives personal and creative insights into the collections across the six museums.

Kent and Canterbury Resources for genealogy and family history with specific information about Canterbury, the Cathedral and many other towns and villages in Kent.

Kent Archaeological Field School, Faversham. Week-end, week-long courses with an emphasis on the practical. 'Practical Archaeology' magazine for members.

Kent Archaeological Society. Membership, publications, events, news and links (other societies, regional and national organisations, resources).

Kent County Council. To provide information about and promote all departments of KCC. Includes Leisure, Tourism, Business, Education and Libraries (including Kent's National Grid for Learning initiative) etc.

Kent National Grid for Learning Initiative. Kent is a 'pathfinder' authority in the Government's National Grid for Learning Initiative.

Kent Pages. Directory of businesses, education, government, towns and villages, tourism...

Somewhere to Go's interactive map is a novel way to explore tourism and hotels in Kent.

Tree-Ring Services. An introduction to the science of dating wood by studying the annual growth rings (dendrochronology or tree-ring dating). TRS are based in kent providing a service of sampling and analysis of live trees and buildings.

University of Kent at Canterbury. Faculty of Humanities offers courses in Archaeological Studies and Classical and Archaeological Studies.

Visualising Roman Canterbury. Computer graphics in archaeology. Computer-generated images of the temple precinct and the Longmarket bath house.

Whitecliffs country, the site for Dover, Deal and Sandwich

Whitefriars Development, Canterbury. Find out about the extensive building redevelopment in the Whitefriars area where we are currently excavating. Includes summaries of the key redevelopment projects with artist impressions of the new facilities. Useful content for school 'local environment/community' projects and general public updates.

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24 Hour Museum is the UK gateway to museums, galleries and heritage attractions.

A2A. The A2A database contains catalogues describing archives held throughout England and dating from the 900s to the present day.

All Archaeology. Extensive links to multi-national Archaeology related websites and other types of archaeological resource.

American Journal of Archaeology is one of the world's most distinguished and widely distributed classical archaeology journals. It was founded in 1885 and continues to devote itself to the advancement of archaeological studies and to the promotion of interest in them.

Ancient Beer. Welcome to the world of ancient beers! By Dr. Max Nelson, who obtained his PhD in Classics from the University of British Columbia, with his thesis entitled Beer in Greco-Roman Antiquity.

Anglo-Georgian Expedition to Nokalakevi. The expedition currently operates as a professional research excavation, which involves archaeological training for both international and Georgian archaeology students.

ARCH, Sussex, England. Operates in four key areas: Research, Education, Experimental Archaeology and Community Development.

Archaeologica. Your source on the web for daily archaeological news and information.

Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) is North America's oldest and largest organization devoted to the world of archaeology. The Institute is a nonprofit group founded in 1879 and chartered by the United States Congress in 1906. Today, the AIA has over 8,000 members belonging to 102 local societies in the United States, Canada, and overseas.

Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP) now has a searchable database of a bibliographic gazetteer of over 47,000 archaeological grey literature reports from 1982–2004.

Archaeological Solutions Ltd. Independent archaeological unit providing a wide range of professional services to both public and private sectors nationwide.

Archaeology. A publication of the Archaeological Institute of America.

Archaeology at Colonial Williamsburg. Great kids zone, clearly presented and attractive. Lots of activities with artefacts, stratigraphy etc.

Archaeology Channel. Explore the human cultural heritage through streaming media. Travel through time and feel the thrill of discovery. Examine the wonderful diversity of the human experience!

Archaeology Data Service (ADS). A searchable digital archive for archaeology, including Sites and Monuments Records for parts of the UK and Excavation Index for England.

Archaeology Directory. Directory of British archaeological societies, research groups, units etc.

ArchaeologyExpert offers a broad spectrum of information from Interesting Finds to Archaeology Myths.

Archaeology Magazine. Daily archaeological news, plus abstracts and full-length articles from the current issue and back issues with exclusive online articles, books, links, and more.

Archaeology UK. Searchable database of more than 70,000 UK archaeological sites including aerial photographs, galleries, placename finder. Archaeology UK is the website of the Archaeology Resource Collection whose aim is to make archaeological and historical information available on the net.

Archaeo-Volunteers. The World Guide to Archaeological and Heritage Volunteering.

ArchArt, the WEB of art and archaeology images.

ArchNet. Virtual library of archaeology. ArchNet is hosted and maintained by the staff at the Archaeological Research Institute at Arizona State University.

Ask a Librarian is a free 24 hour digital enquiry service. Whatever the subject of your enquiry, Ask a Librarian will come up with an answer or guide you to other sources of information that will help you.

Association of Archaeological Illustrators and Surveyors. (AAI&S) is an international body for those engaged in all aspects of professional archaeological illustration and survey.

Association for Industrial Archaeology. The AIA is the national organisation for people who share an interest in Britain's industrial past.

BBC History, England. Extensive site including 'Kids' page.

BBC Legacies. Local History website from the BBC, aiming to address every locality in the UK.

Brigantia. The Iron-Age Celtic Re-enactment Society. Brigantia is a historical re-enactment society dedicated to the Pagan Tribes of Britain of the first century BC. Also known as 'The Celts'.

British Archaeological Jobs Resource (BAJR). Focus on information and adverts relating to employment in the UK Heritage industry.

British Library on the web. This website contains comprehensive information about the Library, the scope of its collections, and how to use its services. There is a range of catalogues for different types of material, thousands of images and some sound samples.

British Museum, London, England. Extensive site detailing all facilities offered at the museum. Includes COMPASS on-line galleries of objects reflecting the range of the BM's collections along with themed 'tours' eg. 'Gladiators and Caesars'.

Butser Ancient Farm is a replica of the sort of farm which would have existed in the British Iron Age circa 300 BC.

Cambria Archaeology. We are one of the four Welsh Archaeological Trusts working to help protect, record and interpret all aspects of the historic landscape. Find out about archaeology in West Wales by browsing through our website. You are sure to find something of interest, whether you are a professional, amateur, student, archaeologist, farmer, site developer, pupil, teacher, tourist or just interested in archaeology and history.

Cambridge Archaeological Unit. Founded in 1989 and operates out of the Department of Archaeology, University of Cambridge.

Cambridgeshire County Council Archaeological Field Unit, England. The work of the unit including School Zone.

Castell Henllys. As a resource for understanding the Iron Age, Castell Henllys is second to none, providing a unique combination of Scheduled Ancient Monument, archaeological excavation and experimental archaeology.

Castles of Wales web site, launched in November of 1995, provides visitors with a lot more than simply a few photographs of the most famous Welsh castles... well worth a look.

Celtic Heart. Encyclopedia of the Celts, Manuscripts & Texts, Heroes & History and much more.

Celtic Inscribed Stones Project (CISP) is undertaking a collaborative, interdisciplinary study of Medieval Celtic inscriptions. One of its main objectives is the compilation of an accessible, comprehensive and authoritative database of all known inscriptions. By bringing this material together in one place and making it readily available our goal is to turn what is a largely untapped resource into usable material.

Center for Old World Archaeology and Art. The Center was established in 1978 to develop and integrate courses in Old World Archaeology and Art, and to serve as a resource center.

Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust, Wales. The work of the unit including its Education Service to schools in north-east and mid Wales.

Comisiwn Brenhinol Henebion Cymru. Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales.

Council for British Archaeology (CBA), York, England. Exists to promote the study and safeguarding of Britain's historical environment, acts as a forum for archaeological opinion and to develop public interest in and knowledge of, Britain's past. Extensive Education page includes resources, Archaeology at Further and Higher Education levels.

Current Archaeology, UK. Magazine of archaeological news and articles. Includes Guide to UK Archaeology.

Dig. The Archaeology magazine for kids. published with the Archaeological Institute of America, lets young people share in the thrill of archaeological discovery while learning about the cultural, scientific, and architectural traits and beliefs of different societies. Recent developments in the field of archaeology form the magazine's core subject matter. Each issue focuses on one theme, providing a broad understanding of the topic. Colorful graphics, photos, puzzles, games, and hands-on projects enhance cognitive and critical thinking skills.

Digital Egypt for Universities. A learning and teaching resource for higher education

DIR De Imperatoribus Romanis: An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Emperors. These contents are supplemented by an ancient and medieval atlas, a link to a virtual catalog of Roman coins, and other recommended links to related sites. The contents of DIR have been prepared by scholars but are meant to be accessible to non-specialists as well.

Domesday Book is one of our earliest surviving public records, and the foundation document of The National Archives. You can now search and download images of Domesday online.

Dr Dig. Do you have a question about the pyramids? Do you want to know more about ancient sites? Have you ever wondered how archaeologists know how old things are? Well Dr. Dig can provide the answers!

Dyfed Archaeological Trust. We are one of the four Welsh Archaeological Trusts working to help protect, record and interpret all aspects of the historic landscape. Find out about archaeology in West Wales by browsing through our website. You are sure to find something of interest, whether you are a professional, amateur, student, archaeologist, farmer, site developer, pupil, teacher, tourist or just interested in archaeology and history.

English Heritage. National body responsible for the protection of the historic environment and promotion of public understanding of it. Extensive Education Service.

Epact is an electronic catalogue of medieval and renaissance scientific instruments from four European museums: the Museum of the History of Science, Oxford, the Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza, Florence , the British Museum, London, and the Museum Boerhaave, Leiden.

ERA concentrates on British life from the end of Roman rule in Britain to the battle of Dyrham.

Everyone's Virtual Exhibition (EVE). EVE is the online catalogue and virtual exhibition space of the Bill Douglas Centre. The Centre is a museum and research collection which celebrates the history of cinema and popular culture.

Fitzwilliam Museum was described by the Standing Commission on Museums & Galleries in 1968 as "one of the greatest art collections of the nation and a monument of the first importance".

Foundations Archaeology was founded in April 1995 when it was recognised that a niche existed for a company to undertake consultancy work on planning projects affected by archaeological constraints & could supply that service to a consistent high level of quality with an emphasis on expertise combined with a rapid response to their Client's varied needs.

Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust. We are one of the four regional Welsh Archaeological Trusts working to protect, record and interpret our archaeological and historical inheritance. We currently hold about 25,000 records of archaeological and historical interest and make this information available to all those who have an involvement in the past whether as researchers, developers, school children or farmers. As our aim is to advance the education of the public in archaeology, we hope you will find something of interest in these pages.

Gwynedd Archaeological Trust. The Trust was formed in 1974 as an educational charity to inform the public on archaeological matters, to respond to increasing threats to the archaeology of the area, and to educate in the broadest sense. It now offers a wide range of archaeological services and has a depth of local knowledge about the archaeology and historic landscapes of north-west Wales.

Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center. One of the world's finest cultural archives, the HRC houses 36 million literary manuscripts, one million rare books, five million photographs, and over 100,000 works of art.

Heritage Marketing & Publications. Source for archaeology books, publications, off prints and journals. In business since 1998, specializing in many aspects of archaeological and heritage/historical related publications.

Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire exists to protect, preserve, promote and present the rich heritage of the county for the benefit of local people and visitors.

History & Culture. Information for the public and professionals from the National Park Service includes illustrated, popular articles or longer reports on sites, indexed by state.

History Files should, eventually, form a complete list of rulers of all states, where such details are available.

Interactive Dig. Follow online as ancient civilizations are unearthed. Get full access to frequently updated field notes, Q&A with archaeologists, personal journals, and more!

Internet Archaeology, Dept of Archaeology, University of York, England. Electronic journal for Archaeology.

Internet Medieval Sourcebook is organized as three main index pages, with a number of supplementary documents.

Labyrinth. Georgetown University sponsored guide to Medieval studies resources.

LacusCurtius: Into the Roman World. Major site on ancient Rome: 2700+ pages, 120 maps and plans, 1200+ images of Roman monuments; texts of Pliny, Dio, Polybius, Appian, Vitruvius, Isidore, Celsus, Censorinus, Claudian, Frontinus, Macrobius, Procopius, Quintilian, Quintus Curtius; 5 books on Roman roads and the city of Rome, Ptolemy's Geography; etc.

Learning Curve is a free online teaching and learning resource, following the History National Curriculum from Key Stages 2 to 5. Find out what people thought, said and did at the time of some of the most interesting events in history.

London Archaeological Archive and Research Centre (LAARC). Based at Mortimer Wheeler House in Hackney, the LAARC holds information on over 5000 sites or projects that have taken place in Greater London over the past 100 years.

Medieval Institute at Western Michigan University ranks within the top ten of the some 90 institutes, centers, and programs focusing on Medieval Studies in North America.

MLA. The lead strategic agency for museums, libraries and archives.

Modern Antiquarian. Based on Julian Cope's epic guidebook of the same name, The Modern Antiquarian website is a community-based project that invites the user to add their own knowledge & experiences of the ancient sites of the UK & Ireland.

Museum of London was established in 1975, by the merger of the London Museum and the Guildhall Museum.

Museum of Online Museums. MoOM: here, you will find links to online collections and exhibits covering a vast array of interests and obsessions.

Museum of Unnatural Mystery. Strange and mythical discoveries from around the world (including archaeologial hoaxes). Includes 'A collection of Odd Archaeology'.

MysteriousPlaces seeks to give the visitor information, educational materials, and personal observations about the remains of ancient civilizations, sacred sites and unusual locations from around the world.

National Archives is the UK governments official archive. Our main duties are to preserve government records and to set standards in information management and re-use.

National Archives, film Archive: Early 20th Century Kent. And much more...

National Geographic. The web site of the National Geographic Society.

National Maritime Museum (NMM) is the largest maritime museum in the world with a collection of over two million objects related to seafaring, navigation, astronomy and measuring time.

Norfolk Archaeological Unit. The NAU aims to increase knowledge to encourage understanding to enhance appreciation and support protection of the historic landscape.

ORB is an academic site, written and maintained by medieval scholars for the benefit of their fellow instructors and serious students. All articles have been judged by at least two peer reviewers. Authors are held to high standards of accuracy, currency, and relevance to the field of medieval studies.

Oxbow Books, England. Oxford specialises in archaeology and carries an enormous stock of books. They also issue regular free lists of new publications, and can supply all titles by post.

Oxford Archaeological Unit, England. Educational provision includes on-site activities, tours and Open Days.

Oxford Archaeology is the one of the largest independent archaeological and heritage practices in Europe with over 250 specialist staff, with permanent offices in Oxford and Lancaster. Founded in 1973, we have a 30-year tradition of quality, innovation and service.

Oxford University Museum of Natural History houses the University's scientific collections of zoological, entomological, geological, palaeontological and mineralogical specimens, accumulated in the course of the last three centuries.

Past Perfect is a New Opportunities Fund grant-aided project run jointly by Durham and Northumberland County Councils. It uses the latest in virtual reality interactive technology to bring the archaeology and history of the two counties alive.

Portable Antiquities Scheme is a voluntary scheme for the recording of archaeological objects found by members of the public. It was established to promote the recording of chance finds and broaden public awareness of the importance of such objects for understanding our past.

Potsherd is a collection of pages on pottery and ceramics in archaeology, principally of the Roman period (1st century BC – 5th century AD) in Britain and western Europe.

Poznan Archaeological Museum. Main areas of activity: prehistoric and mediaeval archaeology of Wielkopolska (Greater Poland) and prehistoric archaeology of Egypt and the Sudan.

Public Records Office, London, England. Genealogy, archives, document reproductions, events, education (includes resources for schools and Further Education, services for teachers), preservation (of manuscripts, maps etc.), records management, schools and public exhibitions.

Reading Museum Service offers learning experiences that are fun and suitable for all the family. From the serious student to the youngest child, all levels are catered for. We offer opportunities for both formal and informal learning including the chance to handle real objects.

Regia Anglorum was a term used by early English writers to describe the English state. It means 'The Kingdoms of the English'. In a twentieth century context Regia Anglorum is a nationwide society with many independent local groups, from Scotland to the south coast, who all work within a tight set of common sense rules.

Research Laboratory for Archaeology and the History of Art. (Oxford University) Dedicated to the development and application of scientific methods to the study of the past.

Roman Britain. The Geography of Britain, The Native Britons, The Roman Invaders, The Romano-British, Literary References and much more.

Snaith Primary School. Highly recommended in BBC History Magazine.

Society for American Archaeology (SAA) is an international organization dedicated to the research, interpretation, and protection of the archaeological heritage of the Americas.

Spartacus Educational for a short directory of History websites.

Stone Pages. Stone circles, dolmens, standing stones, cairns, barrows and hillforts. The first and most comprehensive online guide to European megaliths and other ancient sites.

Sussex Past, England. This extensive site belongs to the largest independent archaeological society in Britain. Link to 'Romans in Sussex' (Late Iron Age to early Anglo-Saxon), a most impressive user-friendly second site with masses of material and clear attractive images. Valuable resource for teachers, tutors, students and pupils.

Time Team, TV Channel 4, England. Three sites were excavated by Time Team in Canterbury during August 2000: Tyler Hill (medieval), Blue Boy Yard (Roman and later) and Greyfriars (medieval). Brings together the extensive work of Canterbury Archaeological Trust and recent investigations by Time Team. Good visual material. Useful Canterbury Time-line.

U.K. Archaeology Opportunities. An independent listing of volunteer projects, courses and work experience in the UK and Ireland related to Archaeology.

Viking Answer Lady was chosen as best 'Vikings' site on the Web in the April 2000 issue of the net, the UK's biggest Internet magazine.

The Vikings. Founded in 1971, The Vikings are the oldest and largest Dark Age re-enactment society in the UK, and probably the world. With over 700 members throughout Britain, and others in Europe and the US, The Vikings are the premier society presenting re-enactments of the Viking Age.

Virtual Catalog of Roman Coins, a web site devoted to helping students and teachers learn more about ancient Roman coins. These pages contain images and descriptions of coins from the Early Republic through the end of the 4th century A.D. and the formal division of the Roman Empire into east and west. The catalogue provides only a sample of the thousands of Roman coin types, but it is constantly growing.

Vision of Britain through time, your national on-line library for local history. Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.

Wessex Archaeology. A comprehensive and clearly presented site with full coverage of the unit's services which includes an education programme.

Whitehall Farm Roman Villa and Landscape Project is a long-term community based research project which is investigating the archaeological evidence for a Romano-British settlement near Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire.

World History Compass provides links to history sites anywhere in the world.

York Archaeological Trust, England. Home of the ARC (Archaeological Resource Centre), a major educational service.

Young Archaeologists Club (YAC), York, England. Only national club of its kind for people aged between 8 and 16. Branches throughout Britain.