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a Historic City in the county of Kent

(22 total)Canterbury Pictures

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Sun Street Near the Cathedral

Sun Street Near the Cathedral

Sun Street is one of the older narrow streets, near to Canterbury Cathedral

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The Entrance to King's School in Canterbury

The Entrance to King's School in Canterbury

The entrance to the famous King's School on King Street, just on the north side of the Cathedral grounds

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View Down Mercery Lane to Christchurch Cathedral Gate

View Down Mercery Lane to Christchurch Cathedral Gate

A view down another narrow old Canterbury lane. This is Mercery Lane and it leads from the High Street directly to the Cathedral's Christchurch Gate.

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Westgate Towers Viewed from St Peter's Street

Westgate Towers Viewed from St Peter's Street

A view from the Cafés and shops of Canterbury's Busy St Peter's Street towards the Westgate Towers

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The War Memorial at the Christchurch Cathedral Gate

The War Memorial at the Christchurch Cathedral Gate

Canterbury's war memorial is at a very busy point where the High Street is close to the Christchurch Cathedral Gate.

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Westgate Towers and Gardens by the Great Stour

Westgate Towers and Gardens by the Great Stour

A view northeast along the Great Stour to the Westgate Towers

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While in Canterbury You Can Also Take a Punt on the Great Stour

While in Canterbury You Can Also Take a Punt on the Great Stour

As an alternative and possibly more romantic river tour, you can take a punt on the Great Stour in Canterbury

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Westgate Towers Viewed from Westgate Grove

Westgate Towers Viewed from Westgate Grove

A view of the Westgate Towers from Westgate Grove, alongside the Great Stour River

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Westgate Towers and the Corner of Pound Lane

Westgate Towers and the Corner of Pound Lane

A View across St Peter's Place to Canterbury's Westgate Towers and the corner of Pound Lane.

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Westgate Gardens and Westgate Grove Across the Great Stour

Westgate Gardens and Westgate Grove Across the Great Stour

A view from the Westgate Towers to the southwest, along the Great Stour River.

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The Tour Starts by Dodging Under King's Bridge

The Tour Starts by Dodging Under King's Bridge

Canterbury's River tour starts by having to dodge under the King's Bridge and this is just the first such obstacle, as there are more very low bridges to negotiate.

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The River Tour Dock is Complete With Ducking Stool for Unruly Customers

The River Tour Dock is Complete With Ducking Stool for Unruly Customers

There are stories of witches being tried by the ducking stool in Canterbury in the 16th or 17th centuries, but its more likely to be a Victorian or even later mock up, for the benefit of tourism.

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The Old King's School Shop, or Crooked House on Palace Street

The Old King's School Shop, or Crooked House on Palace Street

On Canterbury's Palace Street. close to the entrance to King's School is the building that was originally the School Shop. The building's perilous lean angle was probably the result of poor building practice during the removal of a fireplace, but it is now supported by an internal steel frame. The curious shape was instrumental in the location's appearance in at least one of the Harry Potter movies.

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The Greyfriars Franciscan Chapel Straddling the River Stour

The Greyfriars Franciscan Chapel Straddling the River Stour

The original 13th century building here was probably at some time a guest house for visitors to the Franciscan Friary, but in the 18th century was used as a prison cell for inmates awaiting transportation to the colonies. Its complete history is too complicated to cover here.

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You Can Take a River Tour from Next to the Huguenot Weaver's Houses at King's Bridge on High Street

You Can Take a River Tour from Next to the Huguenot Weaver's Houses at King's Bridge on High Street

River tours of Canterbury are very popular and easily accessible from High Street.

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The Church of the Quakers Society of Friends in Canterbury

The Church of the Quakers Society of Friends in Canterbury

Many religions are represented in this holy city, so its no surprise to see the church of the Quakers Society of Friends on the river tour.

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The Guild Hall and Westgate Towers

The Guild Hall and Westgate Towers

On the west side of Canterbury, close to the Westgate Towers is the city Guildhall, another Canterbury building with a complicated history. The present building dates from about 1950 and was the subject of great controversy.

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St Thomas' Hospital Straddling the Great Stour in the Centre of Canterbury

St Thomas' Hospital Straddling the Great Stour in the Centre of Canterbury

Another low bridge to negotiate, this one is St Thomas' Hospital in the centre of Canterbury.

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St Peter's Street View Towards the Westgate Towers

St Peter's Street View Towards the Westgate Towers

St Peter's Street is the western extension of Canterbury High Street and leads to the Westgate Towers.

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Radigund's Street View

Radigund's Street View

St Radigund's Street is in the centre of Canterbury, close to the cathedral and nowadays is very desirable, with associated high property prices.

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