Stunning model
We have just taken possession of this wonderful model of the Emma Ernest, the last sailing vessel to carry coal into Whitstable Harbour, 1923. Made with loving care and painstaking attention […]
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Aphra Ahoy!
Today we announce the design for the Aphra statue to grace our city centre. Christine Charlesworth’s beautiful ‘Playwright, Poet, Pioneer’ will stand on the other side of the street from […]
The Aphra Behn Society of Canterbury
The ABCS is proud to announce these Canterbury Festival events: Friday 21st October Aphra Behn with Mel Gutteridge and the Musicke Companye – readings and music. Tuesday 25th October Nigel […]
Our North African Heritage
English Heritage has worked with artists to create portraits which depict figures from the African diaspora in our country’s rich history. At St Augustine’s Abbey, Canterbury, until 5th November, you […]
A Heritage Walk
Last Tuesday I became a tourist. I didn’t pack bags and fly off in defiance of Covid regulations, but paid a visit to my own city, Canterbury, as a putative […]
Martyrs, model, Castle, Plaques and Aphra
AFTER THE LONG SLEEPY months of lockdown, the Society is experiencing a spring renaissance: Under the guidance of our tireless Chair, Michael Steed, progress is being made on the Whitstable […]
Productive links
Canterbury Commemoration Society has recently established links with the Canterbury Society, the A is for Aphra statue campaign, and Canterbury Arts Council. Donations to the very exciting A is for […]