Celebrating Canterbury
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2026
Amberley Publishing (Verlag)
9781398119765 (ISBN)
Amberley Publishing (Verlag)
9781398119765 (ISBN)
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A celebration of Canterbury’s rich heritage and identity – its special events, achievements, people, industry and landmarks.
Canterbury’s history stretches back to the earliest British settlements. Under the Romans it became a strategically important town and subsequent centuries became the centre of Christianity in England following Saint Augustine’s mission to the Anglo Saxons. The cathedral which still dominates the city has witnessed centuries of momentous change in the country’s history, including the murder of Archbishop Becket in 1170. The shrine became a pilgrim destination, celebrated in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. In later centuries industries came to Canterbury, not least silk weaving brought by Huguenot refugees, and although the city suffered significant losses during bombing in the Second World War, much of its heritage has been retained alongside new developments. Today the city attracts many visitors to its festivals, markets, shopping, theatres and musical events.
Celebrating Canterbury chronicles the proud heritage of Canterbury, its important moments and what draws so many to this historical city today. Illustrated throughout, this fascinating book offers a marvellous and refreshingly positive insight into Canterbury’s rich heritage, its special events and important moments. Celebrating Canterbury will be a valuable contribution to the history of the city and provide a source of many memories to those who have known it well over the years.
Canterbury’s history stretches back to the earliest British settlements. Under the Romans it became a strategically important town and subsequent centuries became the centre of Christianity in England following Saint Augustine’s mission to the Anglo Saxons. The cathedral which still dominates the city has witnessed centuries of momentous change in the country’s history, including the murder of Archbishop Becket in 1170. The shrine became a pilgrim destination, celebrated in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. In later centuries industries came to Canterbury, not least silk weaving brought by Huguenot refugees, and although the city suffered significant losses during bombing in the Second World War, much of its heritage has been retained alongside new developments. Today the city attracts many visitors to its festivals, markets, shopping, theatres and musical events.
Celebrating Canterbury chronicles the proud heritage of Canterbury, its important moments and what draws so many to this historical city today. Illustrated throughout, this fascinating book offers a marvellous and refreshingly positive insight into Canterbury’s rich heritage, its special events and important moments. Celebrating Canterbury will be a valuable contribution to the history of the city and provide a source of many memories to those who have known it well over the years.
Naomi Dickins lives in the heart of the Kent Weald with her husband, two children and assorted animals. After reading History at Bristol University and gaining an Advanced Diploma in Local History Studies from Oxford University, she has worked as a tutor and lecturer, researcher and archivist. As well as writing and lecturing, Naomi runs classes and workshops for local history groups.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 15.8.2026 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Celebrating |
| Zusatzinfo | 100 Illustrations |
| Verlagsort | Chalford |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 165 x 234 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte |
| ISBN-13 | 9781398119765 / 9781398119765 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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