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The Marlowe Theatre1,200 seat theatre in the heart of Canterbury, named after playwright Christopher Marlowe who was bor...
08/05/2024

The Marlowe Theatre

1,200 seat theatre in the heart of Canterbury, named after playwright Christopher Marlowe who was born in and attended school in the city.

The building has a rich, colourful past starting out in Margaret’s Street shortly before World War 1, before moving to its second home in The Friars in 1933. In 1944 the film A Canterbury Tale had its world premier there and over the 70’s and 80’s the venue hosted a number of major acts including The Cure and Joy Division.

Major renovations in 2009 resulted in the modern iconic building that stands today opening in 2011, establishing itself as Kent’s engine house for the performing arts providing a year round programme of theatre, dance, music, comedy and opera. It was named UK Theatre of the Year in 2022.

Classic hand-built punts on the historic river Stour.
01/05/2024

Classic hand-built punts on the historic river Stour.

Summer vibes are definitely setting in! This was Dane John Gardens in all its glory last July. A beautiful place for an ...
01/05/2024

Summer vibes are definitely setting in! This was Dane John Gardens in all its glory last July. A beautiful place for an afternoon stroll under the canopy of trees lining the central path.

Weekes Sundial, Dane John Gardens. Victorian sundial, sculpted by Canterbury native Henry Weeks RA in 1840. On the pilla...
14/03/2024

Weekes Sundial, Dane John Gardens.

Victorian sundial, sculpted by Canterbury native Henry Weeks RA in 1840. On the pillar are carved classical figures of the seasons.

The current statue we see today, created by Tim Lees in 1999, replaced Weekes's original which is displayed in the City Museum.

Keep and eye out for it in Dane John Gardens. But if you're hoping to tell the time you might want to bring a step ladder as the sundial plate is around 6ft off the ground! : )

Saint Martin's Church...the oldest church in the English speaking world that's still in use today!Built before AD597 it ...
04/03/2024

Saint Martin's Church...the oldest church in the English speaking world that's still in use today!

Built before AD597 it features Roman, Saxon, Norman and Medieval architecture, and along with Canterbury Cathedral and St. Augustine's Abbey forms Canterbury's UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Light shining through a doorway on a Canterbury cobblestone street.
29/02/2024

Light shining through a doorway on a Canterbury cobblestone street.

Still February and the daffodils are already starting to appear in Canterbury! This picture was taken last March with th...
20/02/2024

Still February and the daffodils are already starting to appear in Canterbury!

This picture was taken last March with the daffodils in full bloom in front of one of Canterbury City Wall's distinctive half-circular 'horse-shoe' medieval towers.

Close up detail of the magnificent ceiling of Chapter House within the north side of Canterbury Cathedral. Built in the ...
13/02/2024

Close up detail of the magnificent ceiling of Chapter House within the north side of Canterbury Cathedral.

Built in the late 14th century this architectural treasure was a chamber where resident monks met daily to discuss the Cathedral's business. Later sermons were also preached here giving it the name Sermon House. Measuring an impressive 90x30 feet, Canterbury Cathedral's Chapter House is the largest of its kind in England.

It's stunning 'wagon roof' ceiling was constructed of Irish bog oak under the guidance of prior Chillenden around 1400.

Did You Know...In 1647 Christmas was cancelled in Canterbury! Puritans in parliament rejected it as a pagan festival, sh...
03/02/2024

Did You Know...

In 1647 Christmas was cancelled in Canterbury!

Puritans in parliament rejected it as a pagan festival, shops were ordered to stay open, garlands torn down and the people revolted...with long lasting consequences for the government, Kent and England as a whole. We don't think anyone has tried to cancel it since!

The Old Weavers House....and witches chair! The Old Weavers House, one of the most historic half-timbered buildings in C...
03/02/2024

The Old Weavers House....and witches chair!

The Old Weavers House, one of the most historic half-timbered buildings in Canterbury sits on the banks of the river Stour. Currently a thriving restaurant, it gets its name from Flemish and Huguenot weavers who settled in the area after fleeing religious persecution during the 16th and 17th centuries.

A plaque on the wall dates the building to 1500 A.D. but this was most likely a reconstruction. It's believed the original house goes back to the 14th century.

Behind the building, jutting out over the river, is a medieval ducking stool, or witched chair, as it's commonly called these days. In medieval times suspected witches were dunked under the water and held there for several minutes. If she (the suspect) did not drown she was declared a witch and punished. If she did drown, she was declared innocent and her name was cleared. Fun times!

[source: Britain Express]

Christchurch Gate, seen from Mercery Lane. Originally built to celebrate the marriage of Arthur, Prince of Wales, to Cat...
03/02/2024

Christchurch Gate, seen from Mercery Lane.

Originally built to celebrate the marriage of Arthur, Prince of Wales, to Catherine of Aragon in 1502, Christ Church Gate, seen here from Mercery Lane, is the main visitor entrance to Canterbury Cathedral precinct. Arthur died a few months later, and so the gate was not completed for another 20 years until around 1520.

Today this Grade I listed Tudor Gothic monument, highly decorated with heraldic motifs, including coats of arms and mythical beasts, is one of Canterbury's most iconic and photographed buildings.

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Westgate Tower and Canterbury GuildhallBuilt around 1380 during the 100 years’ war to defend Canterbury from foreign inc...
03/02/2024

Westgate Tower and Canterbury Guildhall

Built around 1380 during the 100 years’ war to defend Canterbury from foreign incursion, Westgate Tower, standing tall on the banks of the river Stour is England’s largest and finest surviving medieval gateway. Generations of medieval pilgrims passed under the gatehouse arch on their way to the shrine of Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral.

To it’s right is the former Church of the Holy Cross, a 14th-century grade ll listed building that originally formed part of St Gregory's Priory. Since 1972 it has served as the city Guildhall, the meeting place of Canterbury City Council.

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