Focus On Property in Canterbury, Kent Posted on May 16th
HOW IT RATES This ancient city in eastern Kent has played a significant part in the religious, royal and literary history of England. St Augustine, sent by Pope Gregory the Great, established his seat in Canterbury in AD597. The slaying of St Thomas à Becket took place at the cathedral; the event inspired T.S.Eliot's Murder in the Cathedral. Chaucer's Canterbury Tales is one of the earliest books in the English language, and the city was also the birthplace of the Elizabethan playwright Christopher Marlowe. It is now a vibrant university city with a relaxed atmosphere and beautiful medieval architectural setting. Read more Tagged as Real Estate News Review | No Comments » | Continue
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