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A view of Canterbury's famous cathedral taken from the top of Dane John... (more)

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A fine view of the great cathedral's massive central tower rising above the... (more)

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The Simmons memorial was erected to commemorate the generosity of James Simmons... (more)

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A view of the Simmons Memorial (see shared description below) from near the top... (more)

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The Dane John Mound on the southern edge of Dane John was first created in the... (more)

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As Canterbury Castle is aligned at roughly 45° to the cardinal points of the... (more)

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This interior shot of Canterbury Castle is taken from inside the eastern tower... (more)

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This façade of Canterbury Castle faces Castle Street. The entrance to the castle... (more)

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In its first year of operation, unit no. 395020 on a Southeastern... (more)

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A view, from near the tower, of part of the churchyard of St Martin's in... (more)

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Parts of the ancient church of St Martin's in Canterbury date back to the... (more)

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Dane John is a park towards the south of the ancient city of Canterbury. The... (more)

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Entrance to Canterbury Cathedral

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Several sidings at the western end of the station that have become overgrown.

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A sideways view: see TR1458 : Canterbury West signalbox (1) for a view from the station. [Technical... (more)

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The 19th-century hotel, formerly Thanington House, is Grade II listed, as is the... (more)

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The Dane John Mound, also known as the Dane John Gardens, is a former Roman... (more)

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The Crab & Winkle Way is a cycle route which follows the path of an old... (more)

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A public walkway runs along Canterbury's historic city walls.

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The chancel (on the right in this image) is the oldest part of this ancient... (more)

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Though externally most of St Martin's is C12th to C14th, at its heart this... (more)

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A close view of the attractive water feature in Dane John, seen in context in... (more)

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View from the roof of the historic West Gate over the city centre to Canterbury... (more)

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This is an example of a Norman tub font, and quite a few have survived in... (more)

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The Martyrdom, marking the place where Thomas Becket was murdered in 1170.

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Seen from the cathedral close. I was last here on a rather warm day in July... (more)

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Statue of Chaucer, dressed as a Canterbury pilgrim, on the corner of Best Lane... (more)

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Visual contrast in Canterbury old town - City Arms Inn and the Bell Harry Tower... (more)

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The Old Buttermarket pub and the Canterbury Pottery are ideally sited to get... (more)

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The ancient Buttercross stands beside Christchurch Gate, the main entrance to... (more)

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Statue of the king and also Bretwalda of the English AD 597 standing in Lady... (more)

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Statue of the king and also Bretwalda of the English AD 597 standing in Lady... (more)

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St Augustine's Abbey (now ruins) was a Benedictine monastery founded in 598... (more)

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Rheims Way with Canterbury Castle in the background - a Stagecoach single-decker... (more)

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The Norman keep stands about 80 feet high and is a prominent medieval city... (more)

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Cheery illuminated Shepherd Neame pub sign to welcome customers on St Dunstans... (more)

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On a weekday in mid winter, Canterbury Cathedral was quiet; guides outnumbered visitors.

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Looking towards the entrance to Canterbury Cathedral, marked by the distant... (more)

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Railway tracks approaching Canterbury West station, one of two railway stations... (more)

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Station Road East serves Canterbury East station, one of two railway stations in... (more)

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Aethelbert (Æðelberht I) of Kent was born in the mid C6th, the son of Eormenric... (more)

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The ancient Buttercross stands beside Christchurch Gate, the main entrance to... (more)

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This clock on the flint-walled St George's Tower overhangs the east end of... (more)

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Looking towards the junction with High Street and Parade. Canterbury Cathedral... (more)

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