Canterbury’s awe-inspiring cathedral, established by St Augustine in the 6th century and largely reworked by the Normans, is the mother church of the Church of England. It’s famed for being where the priest Thomas Becket was brutally assassinated in 1170, after which it became a major pilgrimage centre, celebrated in Chaucer’s ribald The Canterbury Tales. Beyond the sweeping nave with ...
The Wife of Bath was dreamed up by Geoffrey Chaucer in The Canterbury Tales more than 600 years ago. She has captured countless imaginations since. The character known for her lusty appetites, gossipy ...
Sydney Morning Herald: Fresh pilgrimage with the man who gave us the Canterbury Tales
Canterbury (/ ˈkæntərbəri / ⓘ KAN-tər-bər-ee or /- bɛri / -berr-ee) [2] is a city and UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Canterbury district, county of Kent, England; it was a county borough until 1974. Lying on the River Stour not far from its mouth on the Strait of Dover, the city has a mild oceanic climate. Canterbury is a popular tourist destination, with the city's economy ...
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Canterbury is a historic town and surrounding city (local authority) in the administrative and historic county of Kent, southeastern England. Its cathedral has been the primary ecclesiastical center of England since the early 7th century CE.
Discover the best things to do in Canterbury, from historic cathedrals and museums to scenic river tours and charming pubs.