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Some Interesting Facts about Canterbury
Canterbury is the renowned old English settlement to the east of London. One of the largest cities in Kent, this archaic market town is abundant with memories of centuries passed.
The history surrounding this great old English town could fill shelves of a library. One of the first British settlements, the town became nationally recognised after the murder of Saint Thomas Beckett in the 12th century. This event marked the earliest tragic assassination of a great man in the millennium and provoked the visit of thousands, to pay homage to his shrine.
Canterbury is perhaps most renowned in contemporary society for the works of famous writers and playwrights that lived there. Geoffrey Chaucer resided in the city in the 15th century, comprising his most famous works, the Canterbury Tales, on the events surrounding the death of Thomas Beckett. He was succeeded by another British treasure, Christopher Marlowe, whose poetry and plays are still fundamental to the teachings of English
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Canterbury is yet again unique in sporting terms, with the local cricket
ground particularly familiar with cricketers worldwide. This is due to the eccentric location of a Lime tree in the outfield. The tree fell victim of high winds in 2005, however a replacement has been planted in memory of the fallen icon.
Canterbury is rich in Hotels and Guesthouses ready to suit a wealth of tourists hoping to experience some of the magic history that befalls the city. Only a short journey from London, the city is the epitome of medieval Englishness.
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