Canterbury Collection

Westgate, Canterbury, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Westgate, Canterbury, 1898. Grade I listed Westgate, a medieval gatehouse in the city walls of Canterbury were built from Kentish ragstone c1379. From " Our Own Country, Volume VI"

Danejohn Hill, Canterbury, Kent, 1829. Creator: James Baylis Allen
Danejohn Hill, Canterbury, Kent, 1829. The Dane John Mound, a former Roman cemetery, was converted into a motte-and-bailey castle in the 11th century

UK, Canterbury, Cathedral views, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
Narrow shopping street leading to the gatehouse of the cathedral precinct, Canterbury, Kent, England

Plan of Canterbury in the Sixteenth Century, (1943). Creator: Frans Hogenberg
Plan of Canterbury in the Sixteenth Century, (1943). Map of the walled city of Cantuarbury in Kent, originally published c1580 by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenburg

The Baptistery, Canterbury Cathedral, c1870. One of the oldest Christian structures in England rebuilt in Gothic style following a fire in 1174, Canterbury Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

UK, Canterbury, Westgate Gardens, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
Ruins dating from the 15th century on the grounds of the Westgate Gardens, a public space adjoing the Westgate Tower, the original western gatehouse entrance to the city, along the River Stour

UK, Canterbury, Canterbury misc, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
Outdoor cafe at one of the charming period squares in Canterbury, Kent, England

The monks of Christchurch expelled, 1209 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The monks of Christchurch expelled, 1864. Fulk de Cantelupe, (died 7 April 1239) and Henry de Cornhill, (c1135 - c1193) sheriff of Kent, are sent by King John to expel the monks from Christchurch

Elizabeth Woodville and Daughters, Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Elizabeth Woodville and Daughters, Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, 20th century. Medieval stained glass depiction of Elizabeth praying opposite her husband, Edward IV, with their children behind

The late Viscount Canterbury, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The late Viscount Canterbury, 1845. Portrait of British politician Charles Manners Sutton, 1st Viscount Canterbury, who fell ill and died during a train journey

Staircase in the Conventional Buildings, Canterbury, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Staircase in the Conventional Buildings, Canterbury, 1844. Romanesque building. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

St Martins Church, near Canterbury, 1844. Creator: Unknown
St Martins Church, near Canterbury, 1844. Proceeding westward, from the ruins of St. Augustines Monastery, we reached the brow of a hill upon which stands the venerable church of St

Ruins of the Augustine Monastery, Canterbury, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Ruins of the Augustine Monastery, Canterbury, 1844. View of St. Augustines Abbey, a Benedictine monastery which was founded in 598. It fell into disuse in 1538 during the English Reformation

Group of 23 Early Stereograph Views of British Cathedrals, 1860s-80s. Creator: Unknown
Group of 23 Early Stereograph Views of British Cathedrals, 1860s-80s

The Central Tower of Canterbury Cathedral seen through Arch of the Ruins, Canterbury, England, c1930s. Bell Harry Tower at Canterbury Cathedral

Tomb of the Black Prince, Canterbury Cathedral, c1870. Tomb of Edward the Black Prince, one of the greatest knights of his age in Canterbury Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Bell Harry Tower, Canterbury Cathedral, c1870. Bell Harry Tower designed by John Wastell and completed in 1498 at Canterbury Cathedral

The Precinct Gate, Canterbury, c1870. Christchurch Gate, a Norman gateway built in 1517 under Prior Thomas Goldstone in the city walls of Canterbury

The Norman Staircase, Canterbury, c1870. 12th century Norman staircase at Kings School, Canterbury, traditionally Archbishops of Canterbury address the School from the staircase during visits

Canterbury Cathedral - The Choir, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Canterbury Cathedral - The Choir, 1898. anterbury Cathedral was and largely rebuilt in Gothic style following a fire in 1174 with extensions to accommodate the flow of pilgrims visiting the shrine of

Christ Church Gateway, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Christ Church Gateway, 1898. Christ Church Norman gateway and entrance to Canterbury Cathedral, was built in 1517 by Prior Goldstone

The Transept of the Martyrdom, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Transept of the Martyrdom, 1898. Thomas Becket was murdered in the transept on Tuesday 29 December 1170 by knights of King Henry II, the cathedral became a place of pilgrimage

Westgate, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Westgate, 1898. The Westgate, a medieval gatehouse in the city walls of Canterbury were built from Kentish ragstone c1379 and is Grade I listed. From " Our Own Country, Volume VI"

The Cathedral from the South-West, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Cathedral from the South-West, 1898. Canterbury Cathedral was and largely rebuilt in Gothic style following a fire in 1174 with extensions to accommodate the flow of pilgrims visiting the shrine

Peter of Poitiers Compendium Historiae in Genealogia Christi, c. 1220
Peter of Poitiers " Compendium Historiae in Genealogia Christi", c. 1220. This manuscript roll, composed of four membranes formerly stitched together in a continuous roll about nine feet

Going To Service By The Dark Entry : Colonial and Indian Visitors at Canterbury
Going To Service By The " Dark Entry" : Colonial and Indian Visitors at Canterbury, 1886. A large party of Colonists

The Visitors Being Introduced To The Dean: Colonial and Indian Visitors at Canterbury, 1886. A large party of Colonists and Indians connected with the Colinderies visited Canterbury [in Kent] on July

Danejohn Hill, c1829. Creator: Henry Adlard
Danejohn Hill, c1829. The Dane John Mound, a former Roman cemetery at Canterbury in Kent, was converted into a motte-and-bailey castle in the 11th century

Canterbury. Gate of St. Augustine s, c1830. Creator: J Fife
Canterbury. Gate of St. Augustine s, c1830. The Great Gate of St Augustines Abbey, a Benedictine monastery at Canterbury in Kent

St. Augustines Gate, Canterbury. Kent, c1835. Creator: Unknown
St. Augustines Gate, Canterbury. Kent, c1835. The Great Gate of St Augustines Abbey, a Benedictine monastery at Canterbury in Kent

Ruins of a monastery at Canterbury, c1842. Creator: Gaucherel
Ruins of a monastery at Canterbury, c1842. Ruines d un Monastere a Canterbury. View of the remains of a Norman building, possibly part of St Augustines Abbey, in Canterbury, Kent

Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, c1845. Creator: Unknown
Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, c1845. View of the cathedral at Canterbury in Kent which was founded in 597 AD. It was largely rebuilt in Gothic style following a fire in 1174

West Gate, Canterbury, Kent, c1845. Creator: Unknown
West Gate, Canterbury, Kent, c1845. The Westgate, built c1379, is the largest surviving medieval gatehouse in England. It is the only remaining gate of the original seven medieval gates

St. Pancrace Chapel, at Canterbury, c1786. Creator: Unknown
St. Pancrace Chapel, at Canterbury, c1786. View of the ruins of the Chapel of St Pancras, part of St Augustines Abbey, at Canterbury in Kent. The building was constructed c598 to 1164

Canterbury, Kent, 1822. Creator: J Greig
Canterbury, Kent, 1822. View of the cathedral and city gate. [Longman & Co, London, 1822]

The Archbishops Palace Great Hall, at Canterbury, c1786. Creator: Unknown
The Archbishops Palace Great Hall, at Canterbury, c1786. View of the porch of the Great Hall and Tudor kitchens of the Archbishops Palace at Canterbury in Kent, built c1200-1220

St Martins Church, Canterbury, Kent, c1850. Creator: Unknown
St Martins Church, Canterbury, Kent, c1850. The Church of St Martin is the first church founded in England, the oldest parish church in continuous use

St. Augustines Gate, (Canterbury) Kent, 1802. Creator: Samuel Rawle
St. Augustines Gate, (Canterbury) Kent, 1802. The Great Gate of St Augustines Abbey, a Benedictine monastery at Canterbury in Kent

Canterbury Cathedral, early-mid 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Canterbury Cathedral, early-mid 19th century. View of the cathedral at Canterbury in Kent which was founded in 597 AD. It was largely rebuilt in Gothic style following a fire in 1174

The Water Tower, Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, 1885. Creator: Unknown
The Water Tower, Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, 1885. View of the octagonal Norman water tower, built in the 1160s, overgrown with foliage

Wincheap Gate, at Canterbury, c1786. Creator: Unknown
Wincheap Gate, at Canterbury, c1786. Wincheap was one of eight gates which stood in the city walls at Canterbury in Kent. It was erected c1548, rebuilt in 1770, and later demolished

East View of The City of Canterbury, c1837. Creator: John Charles Varrall
East View of The City of Canterbury, c1837. The Sun rising behind the cathedral at Canterbury in Kent

Scene of Martyrdom, Canterbury Cathedral, 1929. Creator: Unknown
Scene of Martyrdom, Canterbury Cathedral, 1929. Canterbury Cathedral was founded in 597, completely rebuilt c1070-1077, enlarged at the beginning of the 12th century

Font, St. Martins Church, Canterbury, 1929. Creator: Unknown
Font, St. Martins Church, Canterbury, 1929. Norman tub font, in the oldest parish church in continuous use in the English-speaking world

St. Martins Church, Canterbury, 1929. Creator: Unknown
St. Martins Church, Canterbury, 1929. The oldest parish church in continuous use in the English-speaking world

Transept of the Martyrdom, Canterbury Cathedral, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Transept of the Martyrdom, Canterbury Cathedral, 1890. In the north west transept of Canterbury Cathedral and area known as the Martyrdom

Canterbury Cathedral, from the North-East, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Canterbury Cathedral, from the North-East, 1890. Founded in 597 and largely rebuilt in Gothic style following a fire in 1174 with extensions to accommodate the flow of pilgrims visiting the shrine of

Bell Harry Tower, Canterbury Cathedral, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Bell Harry Tower, Canterbury Cathedral, 1890. Bell Harry Tower, designed by John Wastell during 15th century at Canterbury cathedral, listed as a World Heritage Site

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