kent | A set of themed essays about Kent, a county in South East England, which include interactive maps and images. Kent has a rich history and provided inspiration for a number of writers and artists.

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During the Covid pandemic, Kent Maps Online offered remote volunteering and skills training for Duke of Edinburgh participants who may not have been able to complete their awards without access to online opportunities. This space showcases the work completed by our Duke of Edinburgh participants at all levels.

Supported by student ambassadors from Canterbury Christ Church University, participants explored the extraordinary history of Kent and the people who have lived here, using words, images and innovative coding to bring their stories to life. You can read more about the project in these blog posts written by participants: Student Experience and My Experience using Juncture for Kent Maps Online.

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Spanish Armada

With invasion threatening, Kent mobilised its forces, but did it leave the coastal town of Margate unprotected? In this joint article, the participants researched different aspects of Armada history, from beacons to ships.

Edmund Blunden

‘Ever before me is the picture of the High Street, Yalding. I smell the hop wagons rucking down from the farms whose least Bramling weighed ten times as much as was raised at impious Pembury or baleful Paddock Wood.’ Read Alice Sellors’s research into the life of war poet, Edmund Blunden, who grew up in Yalding, near Maidstone.

Doodlebugs in Kent

Co-researched and designed by Duke of Edinburgh participants, Hannah and Jonathan, and Applied Humanities student Alfie. This article illustrates the collaborative nature of the project.

Leonard and Thomas Digges

Arnav Sharma researched this father and son duo who were learned mathematicians in Kent in the sixteenth century.

Elizabeth Gould

Elizabeth Gould, born in 1804 in Ramsgate, was a skilled artist and ornithologist. Carina was inspired to research, write and mark up this article.

William Harvey

The Kentish physician who contributed to the study of anatomy and physiology, advancing knowledge about the circulation of the blood inspired Arnav Sharma to write this article.

John Edensor Littlewood

Mathematician born in Rochester and known for his work on analysis, number theory, and differential equations. Littlewood said ‘Before creation, God did just pure mathematics. Then He thought it would be a pleasant change to do some applied.’ Read Fanta’s research to find out more.

Lullingstone Roman Villa

Lullingstone Roman Villa is situated near the village of Eynsford, in the Darent Valley. Read Nadia’s article about the excavations which took place during the 1940s-60s.

John Lyly

‘My heart throbbes, my eares tingle, my minde misgiues mee, since I heare such muttering of marry-ages in Rochester’ - Vicinia in Mother Bombie. Read Hannah’s research on John Lyly, dramatist, courtier and parliamentarian.

Robert Plot

Hannah Jennison researched the life of naturalist and chemist, Robert Plot who was born at Borden in Kent.

Plum Pudding Riots

Hannah Jennison writes a news report on the Canterbury riots which occurred on Christmas Day, 1647.

John Tradescant the Younger

Botanist and gardener, John Tradescant the Younger was born at Meopham and educated at the King’s School, Canterbury. Hannah researched his connections with Kent for this article.

John Wallis

Mathematician and cryptographer, John Wallis who was born in Ashford is known for his pioneering work in infinitesimal calculus and inspired Charlie and Barnaby to research this article.