February 2024
Little is known about Willikin of the Weald – but thanks to Dr James Lloyd we can understand why he deserves a place on Kent’s roll of honour board.
In his second talk for Maidstone Museums’ Foundation, the College of Arms archivist fascinated an audience of 30 on February 8
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February 2024
Young artists with proud family and friends packed `Maidstone Museum’s gallery for the presentation of the 2024 Maidstone Young Artist Awards. Supported by Maidstone Museums’ Foundation (MMF), this contest – held every two years – is a showcase for young artistic talent.
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January 2024
It is with great sadness we report the passing of Paul Oldham on Sunday 7th January, after his 6 months’ long battle with cancer. He was a passionate champion of the Museum and very supportive of the activities of MMF
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December 2023
Once again MMF had a stall at the annual Christmas Market hosted by the Museum on Saturday 9th. We have attended it for a number of years, as it spreads the word of MMF and helps the museum’s effort at this time of the year. There were numerous stalls
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December 2023
MMF has smartened up the external looks of the Friends’ shop in Fremlin Walk – to present an even more professional look to our establishment. This included the installation of attractive vinyls on the windows
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December 2023
There were tidings of great joy outside Maidstone Museums Friends’ shop in Fremlin Walk where MMF hosted its ninth annual Christmas Concert. The talented choir from Invicta Grammar School and the School of Science and Technology
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