Canterbury: Becket's Cathedral, the Pilgrim Route, and Kent's Ancient Capital
Canterbury has drawn visitors since Thomas Becket was murdered in the cathedral in 1170. The Archbishop of Canterbury remains the head of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city walls follow the medieval line, with the Westgate Towers (built in 1380) being the largest surviving medieval gateway in England. The population is around 55,000 for the city, with the wider Canterbury district at 165,000. The University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University between them bring a large student population.
Canterbury East and Canterbury West stations provide Southeastern services to London, including High Speed 1 from Canterbury West to St Pancras. The A2 bypasses the city to the north. The city centre is largely pedestrianised around the High Street and Burgate. For adult companionship, Canterbury is covered by Kent Police and governed by England and Wales criminal law.
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Canterbury has drawn visitors since Thomas Becket was murdered in the cathedral in 1170. The Archbishop of Canterbury remains the head of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city walls follow the medieval line, with the Westgate Towers (built in 1380) being the largest surviving medieval gateway in England. The population is around 55,000 for the city, with the wider Canterbury district at 165,000. The University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University between them bring a large student population.
Canterbury East and Canterbury West stations provide Southeastern services to London, including High Speed 1 from Canterbury West to St Pancras. The A2 bypasses the city to the north. The city centre is largely pedestrianised around the High Street and Burgate. For adult companionship, Canterbury is covered by Kent Police and governed by England and Wales criminal law.
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