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SIMMONS RESURGENS!
The unveiling on 26 January of the new information board about Alderman James Simmons, the great improver of Canterbury in the late 18th century, by Stewart Ross, chair of the […]
SIMMONS SCRUBBED UP
The Society’s Secretary and his long suffering wife braved the bitter cold of a January morning to spruce up the tomb of Alderman James Simmons, Canterbury’s Great Tycoon, at St […]
SIGNING OFF WITH A CRACKER
On December 6th, the Society concluded a most eventful year with a jolly and well attended Christmas party that raised several hundred pounds for our funds. The highlight of the […]
SIGN LANGUAGE
We are delighted to report that the tatty temporary information plaque about the Alluvia statue in the River Stour has been replaced by a more presentable (but still temporary) sign. […]
Aphra Behn – Library Books Donation
As very little work by Aphra Behn was available on loan from our library, we are making a small donation of some books, with CCS bookplates, as part of our […]
Aphra finding her feet
We are delighted to report that engineers have been busy excavating in front of the Beaney in preparation for laying the concrete foundations for Christine Charlesworth’s beautiful statue of the […]
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“She should be #Canterbury’s most famous daughter and it’s an absolute crime that she isn’t” – the opening words from @CharloCornell who spoke to us recently about #poet, #playwright & #spy, #AphraBehn: https://www.rotarycanterbury.org.uk/canterbury-rotary-news/aphrabehn-cornell.html
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383 years ago today, Aphra Behn (Johnson) was baptised in the village of Harbledown just outside of the city of Canterbury. To meet & be amongst the Aphra experts of the world, you need to be booking for THE conference 2nd - 4th July 2024 @UniKent See bio for booking link.
Yesterday our chair, Stewart and @CharloCornell @AphraStatue went to see the Canterbury-City-bound sculpture of Aphra Behn in all her sandblasted glory at the foundry & met up with the wonderful sculptor Christine Charlesworth to discuss installation, signage and cobbles (!)
The statue of Aphra Behn heading for Canterbury city centre being polished and inspected at the foundry. She’s nearly there: just finishing, trimming, some words & detail to go. What a stunning statue she will be @canterburycc @AphraStatue @CCCU_Culture @UniKentEnglish @mems_ukc
You can book your conference ticket and accommodation now for Aphra Behn & her Restoration (2nd-4th July 2024) @UniKent - Speakers from 19 different nations are confirmed. A worldwide Aphra fest (and her contemporaries) beckons. Booking link in bio.
We’ve got great events this autumn, including the (Interactive) Historical pub tour of Canterbury on Thursday 21st September. Have you booked your ticket yet?
Learn about the most ancient inns, traditional Kentish brews and (olde) ale house customs.
https://www.cantcommsoc.co.uk/upcoming-events/