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It’s set in stone

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It’s set in stone

A historic moment at Canterbury Cathedral. On Monday 20th May 2013, Cathedral Stonemason Benn Swinfield began the privileged task of adding Archbishop Justin Portal Welby’s name to the wall plaque in St Augustine’s Chapel. The stone list dates back to 1896 and lists all 105 Archbishops of Canterbury. The historic moment marks the first time the Archbishop’s name has been carved…
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Fly Local

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Fly Local

KLM has started twice daily flights from Amsterdam to Manston, Kent’s International Airport, in April 2013. Manston is a 20 minute drive from Canterbury.

‘Observing by the way’: the story of Canterbury Cathedral’s font

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‘Observing by the way’: the story of Canterbury Cathedral’s font

‘Observing by the way’: the story of Canterbury Cathedral’s font “The Antiquities of Canterbury: or A Survey of the ancient citie with suburbs and Cathedral containing principally matter of Antiquity in them all” printed by John Legat for Richard Thrale, London, 1640 Canterbury Cathedral Library W2-Q-4-3 The book from which this month’s image is taken not only resides in Canterbury…
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An ancient manuscript comes home

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An ancient manuscript comes home

An exceptionally rare early 11th century charter has been secured for the nation, thanks to a £114,500 grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF). It has been purchased by Canterbury Cathedral Archives and it will now return home to Canterbury where it was written almost 1,000 years ago. Created between 1013 and 1020 and written in Old English, ‘The Godwine…
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Pieta debuts in the Crypt

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Pieta debuts in the Crypt

A life size Pietà, originally created in 1904 by Balthasar Schmitt and made in the early Renaissance style for St Paul’s Church in Munich, is on display in the Crypt of Canterbury Cathedral until the 27th August 2013. This is the first time this Pietà has been shown in England. In 1986 the Pietà was badly damaged by fire and…
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Easter Monday Youth Pilgrimage

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Easter Monday Youth Pilgrimage

Now in its 40th anniversary year, the Easter Monday Youth Pilgrimage (EMYP) is a celebrated tradition that has been enjoyed by thousands of young people for four decades. The colourful and high spirited Pilgrimage is organised by a committee of young people from parishes in the Canterbury diocese; It provides a unique opportunity for young Christians to make their way…
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Our BBC News School Reporters

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Our BBC News School Reporters

Media representatives from across the globe descended on the Cathedral on Thursday 21st March to report on the enthronement of the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury. Thanks to the wonders of the communication age, images and various accounts of the Service went viral almost instantaneously. The Service was broadcast live on BBC 2 and BBC Radio 4 LW. The Cathedral Enthronement…
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The Enthronement through our eyes

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The Enthronement through our eyes

The Cathedral community had spent months preparing for the Enthronement Service; indeed, preparations had been in full swing before the name of the next Archbishop had been announced. The hard work had not been in vain as the finished result was an innovative, personal, and beautiful inauguration Service that blended the traditional and modern, with hymns, African dancers, Punjabi music, and…
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Open Gardens Weekend

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Open Gardens Weekend


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A unique opportunity to visit five private gardens, set in the magnificent background of Canterbury Cathedral; from...
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Open Gardens Weekend


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A unique opportunity to visit five private gardens, set in the magnificent background of Canterbury Cathedral; from...
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The Gathering 2013

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The Gathering 2013

The Cathedral is hosting the 2013 Diocesan Gathering Event. For full details and informaion on how to obtain tickets please visit The Gathering website: http://www.the-gathering.co.uk/


Bible Study and Keynote Address


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Bible Study led by Dr. Will Lamb. Doors open at 9.15. (open to ticket holders only)
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Keynote Address


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Keynote Address given by David Lammy, MP (open to ticket holders only)
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Opening Act of Worship


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Opening Act of Worship, doors open at 11.45
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Matins and Bible Study


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Matins and Bible Study led by the Dean. Doors open 9.15
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Keynote Address


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Keynote Address given by Melvyn Bragg. Doors open at 10.50 (open to ticket holders only)
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Creative Activities


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Creative Activities for all ages (open to ticket holders only)
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Closing Act of Worhsip


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Closing Act of Worship
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