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A poem for Canterbury

A poem for Canterbury

Published on June 12, 2018June 12, 2018

An audience filled the Cathedral Nave on Saturday 9 June when Canterbury Poet Laureate Lemn Sissay MBE unveiled his poem for Canterbury Cantuarian. The evening of music and poetry, to celebrate the wonder of the human voice, had been put together with the collaboration of The Marlowe, Canterbury Cathedral Trust and The Wise Words Festival.

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Keep up to date with Cathedral fundraising

Keep up to date with Cathedral fundraising

Published on May 30, 2018May 30, 2018

Find out more about The Canterbury Voice – the fundraising campaign to pay for the new organ and create a sustainable future for Cathedral music and upcoming events in the Summer 2018 newsletter from the Cathedral Trust.

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Record Year for Open Gardens

Record Year for Open Gardens

Published on May 29, 2018May 29, 2018

It was a record breaking year for the Cathedral’s Open Gardens Weekend! Over 2,000 people attended the two day event which raised a staggering £14,000 for this year’s nominated charities, The National Garden Scheme, L’Arche and Send a Cow.

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Under an Equal Sky

Under an Equal Sky

Published on May 25, 2018May 25, 2018

From 26 May to 11 November, Canterbury Cathedral will be home to an exhibition of large-scale glass installations by international artists Baldwin & Guggisberg.

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Exploring Animals & Us at Turner Contemporary

Exploring Animals & Us at Turner Contemporary

Published on May 23, 2018May 24, 2018

A selection of items from the Cathedral’s historic collections are going on loan to the Turner Contemporary, Margate, as part of their new exhibition, ‘Animals & Us’. They include: The 13th Century ‘Historia et Figurae animalium’ (A history of animals) is a wonderful example of a medieval Bestiary celebrating God’s inventions through the natural world.

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Dean preaches at Washington National Cathedral

Dean preaches at Washington National Cathedral

Published on May 15, 2018May 15, 2018

The Dean of Canterbury, the Very Revd Dr Robert Willis, preached the sermon on Anglican Communion Sunday (13 May 2018) at Washington National Cathedral (pictured above). It was also Mother’s Day in the USA.

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Award-winning window

Award-winning window

Published on May 15, 2018

The crafts men and women who rebuilt the enormous Great South Window at Canterbury Cathedral have won further acclaim for their skills and creativity.

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Gargoyles return to Canterbury

Gargoyles return to Canterbury

Published on May 1, 2018May 9, 2018

The first new gargoyle in over a hundred years has been installed on Canterbury Cathedral. It is one of eight carved stone gargoyles that will return to the roof as part of the current restoration project, The Canterbury Journey. Cathedral stonemasons Steve Manuel and Ian Gartside were tasked with designing and handcrafting the gargoyles.

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The Planting of a National Collection

The Planting of a National Collection

Published on April 30, 2018April 30, 2018

A special Magnolia tree was officially planted in the Memorial Garden of Canterbury Cathedral on Saturday 28 April.

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Farewell to the Cathedral Organ

Farewell to the Cathedral Organ

Published on April 26, 2018

In 1979 Dr David Flood, Cathedral Organist and Master of Choristers, was the first person to place his hands on the Cathedral’s newly refurbished and restored Willis organ. Some 39 years later, Dr Flood has played the organ for the last time before it is dismantled and upgraded as part of a £4.2million organ restoration project.

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A New Canon Librarian For Canterbury

A New Canon Librarian For Canterbury

Published on April 25, 2018April 25, 2018

The Revd Dr Tim Naish was installed as the new Canon Librarian of Canterbury Cathedral on Sunday 22 April. The Choral Evensong held in the Quire began with the welcome, institution and blessing by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby.

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International World Heritage Day

International World Heritage Day

Published on April 18, 2018April 18, 2018

Today is International World Heritage Day. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) defines heritage as ‘our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations’. It sees both our cultural and natural heritage as irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration.

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