Last week our shortlisting committee met alongside representatives from the Aphra Behn education charity A is for Aphra and spent a great evening shortlisting 48 proposals for the Aphra Behn […]

The celebration of the life of Polly Coburn, a former trustee and a generous benefactor of the Society, took place at St Dunstan’s church on 10 November. Several former trustees, […]

Do you know a famous person who lived in Canterbury and whose life here should be commemorated with a Blue Plaque?  Or is there a famous event which deserves to […]

A New Vision of Canterbury’s Past Canterbury’s Tales of England is an ambitious plan to transform the presentation of Canterbury’s history. Canterbury Commemoration Society has arranged a 1.5 mile walk […]

There will be a fascinating series of talks on the Kentish Saints and Martyrs from 18thto 25th September at churches in Canterbury. A must for CCS members and friends! Download […]

On Saturday 14 August, a touching memorial service was held in Boughton Aluph church for the Society’s dynamic former secretary, Cynthia Hawes. Throughout her long life she worked steadfastly for […]

The Society is grateful to the City Council for its interesting New Plan and for an opportunity to comment.  Our only caveat is that we wish we had been given […]

Steve Portchmouth has finished his striking maquette of the Christopher Marlowe statue. The Marlowe Statue Society hope will be stand two metres tall in St George’s Square, beside the church […]