Twice in its early history The Cathedral succumbed to the ravages of fire only to rise again like a monstrous phoenix from the ashes. For hundreds of years it has sat solemnly watching and often participating in the events that shaped history. In the Autumn, when the cool mists roll off the hills of St. Thomas and St. Martin and settle into the Valley of the Stour, the great towers of the edifice reach upwards towards the warmth of the sun while the houses, in what remains of the older part of the City, seem to snuggle closely around the great building as if for comfort. Canterbury is not a large city and the sheer bulk of the Cathedral almost seems out of proportion with its surroundings. If and when one returns to the City, it is the first glimpse of the Cathedral, usually taken from the hill at Dunkirk, that draws one back to the comfort and feeling of home that can only be fully understood by the individual that has grown up in the shadow of this massive building. Hopefully, the visitor to Canterbury will at least take with them a lasting impression of the magnificence of this Church. NEW!!! For books about Canterbury and The Cathedral Click here. Find out more Please Note: This site is about the history of the Cathedral as it relates in particular to the City of Canterbury and the people who have been associated with it through the ages. It is not a site about the Cathedral today or the day to day running of the Cathedral. Please do not write to me about the cost of entrance, trips, tours or the hours of services. I have no direct association with the Cathedral. © P.E. Blanche 2000 A World Heritage Site

The Cathedral from Christ Church Gate Canterbury Cathedral from the air Canterbury Cathedral by flood-light The Cathedral from St. Thomas' Hill The Cathedral from the South East Canterbury Cathedral Archives Christ Church Gate The Bell Harry Tower The Great Cloisters The Martyrdom The Nave of the Cathedral The Pulpit in the Nave The South West Transept The Warriors' Chapel The Altar - The Warriors' Chapel. The Crypt - The Chapel of Our Lady Undercroft Plan of the ground floor of the Cathedral Floor plan of the Crypt The Queen visits Canterbury Cathedral (Maundy Thursday, 2002) Pictures for Students (A few pictures available for downloading) THE ARCHBISHOPS OF CANTERBURY: St. Augustine comes to Canterbury The story of St. Thomas What happened to St. Thomas: - Part I - Part II - Part III - Odet de Coligny - St. Mary Magdalen Chapel John Stratford 1333-1348 William Courtenay 1381-1396 Henry Chichele 1414-1443 William Warham 1503-1532 THE DEANS OF CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL: Nicholas Wotton TOMBS AND MONUMENTS: Edward, The Black Prince Hales Memorial, The Henry IV Rooke, Admiral Sir George PEOPLE: Culmer, "Blue" Dick THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE CATHEDRAL: Summary Lanfranc's Cathedral THE PILGRIMS WAY IN KENT How pilgrims have made their way to Canterbury and the Cathedral Additional links for items associated with the Cathedral and pages which are from other sections of this site. Canterbury Cathedral at the time of WWII [use your "back" button to return to this page] The Ghost of St. Thomas [use your "back" button to return to this page] Memorial Tablets to The Buffs in the Nave The legend of Nell Cook and the Dark Entry E-MAIL

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