IN OVER THEIR HEADS
The grand finale of the CCS season of 2025 to 2026 was a stimulating talk by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh on Nicholas Faunt, the Canterbury Mayor. Nicholas and his fellow citizens […]
Your Opinion Matters!
We have two shortlisted maquettes from students at EKC for the Michael Steed Toleration Memorial. It will stand in the grounds of the renovated castle. Both are wonderful. Assuming we […]
Roaring Raffle
The 2026 CCS Fundraising Raffle, drawn at the 2026 Summer Party, raised over £600 for our current projects. Our most sincere thanks go to all the individuals and organisations who […]
A Perfect Summer Evening
Some sixty guests enjoyed an idyllic summer evening at the CCS Summer Fundraising Party on Friday 26 June. The setting in St Augustine’s Abbey (courtesy of Historic England) was perfect, […]
Charlotte wows once more
Charlotte Cornell’s Historical Pub tour on Friday 5 June was yet another smash hit. Not only was the event sold out well in advance, but the feedback was unanimous in […]
Plaques away!
On Thursday 21 May, the CCS committee held a plaque morning in a sunny Rose Square, displaying the first five blue plaques to be cast and drawing the public’s attention […]
An Inspiring Evening
Our first talk of 2026, held on Thursday 23 April in our new venue, St Paul’s Without the Walls, was a resounding success. Dr John Bulaitis’ excellent talk on the […]
Alan Turner 1941 – 2026
With deep sorrow the Society announces the death earlier this week of Alan Turner, our much loved and deeply respected treasurer. Though he had been ill for several months and […]
Steed Memorial taking shape
We were delighted to receive some early ideas from the Canterbury College students working on the Michael Steed Memorial to all who, over the centuries, suffered in Canterbury on account […]