Charming Canterbury

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“Doing what you like is freedom, liking what you do is happiness.” – Frank Tyger

One of the most important churches in England, this cathedral is the headquarters of the Anglican Church. There’s been a church here since the year 597. In the 12th century, the cathedral’s archbishop, Thomas Beckett, was murdered in front of the alter. When Henry VIII broke with the Roman Catholic Church 400 years later, this cathedral became the Anglican version of St Peter’s Basilica.
This is where Thomas Beckett was martyred. A dramatic sculpture of two swords pointing to the place where he died (the shadows make it look like there are two more swords — fitting since there were four murderers.
Whenever I visit these ancient sites I have trouble wrapping my head around the actual process it took to build them.
Unusual to see modern day figures in the niches of cathedrals like Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip here!
At night this beautiful cathedral can be seen from every vantage point in the town.
Thought the base of this old tree was impressive – also gave the photographer a break from his duties 😉
The site of an old mill along the River Stour.
This is a statue honoring Geoffrey Chaucer. Around the base of the monument are characters from The Canterbury Tales — each one a portrait of a present-day resident who paid for the privilege of being depicted. 😂
We rented bikes and rode a lovely trail from Canterbury to Whitstable – called the Crab & Winkle Way.
Our first “cream tea” since arriving in England.

On the shores of Whitstable.
Back to Canterbury to visit their many gorgeous gardens, this one along the River Stour!
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22 thoughts on “Charming Canterbury”

  1. I didn’t realize the cathedral is so spectacular!
    I laughed when I saw the New Orleans favorite, Po’ Boys, being sold behind Geoffrey Chaucer.

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  2. Hi Barb and Murph!
    I know I’m getting a history lesson along with amazing pictures!
    Keep traveling and having fun!
    Sandra

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  8. The Cathedral is humming with history, isn’t it? And the town too. Excellent idea to bike to Whitstable!

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  11. Canterbury is such a beautiful place!

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  12. It always surprises me how much English history resonates. It really is the Mother Country. I don’t even remember wh

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  13. Hello, again, Thank you… I do agree about the incredible accomplishments of those who built the cathedrals .. one of my favorites is St. Mary’s Cathedral in Killarney. I was awe struck. Kathleen💕💕💕💕

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