HERITAGE EXPO 24
Our stall buzzed with interest and support during the splendid Cant Soc Heritage Expo 24 gathering of all the city’s heritage groups. Excitement is also mounting for the talk on […]
Barrelling Around the City
Canterbury was once said to have sported 365 pubs, some dating back to the 12th century. Though most have disappeared, sufficient remain for CCS Vice-Chair Charlotte Cornell to compile a […]
Canterbury’s Neglected genius
To mark the centenary of the death of Joseph Conrad, CCS members Bee Clinch (seen reading), Pat Marsh, Tessa Taylor, Barbara Wilkinson, Carolyn Oulton, Stewart Ross and Astrid Stilma read […]
The Monk – Robin Eyers
It is with much sorrow that we learned of the death recently of CCS supporter Robin Eyers. This kind and generous man may no longer be with us, but he […]
A MOST GENEROUS BENEFACTOR
The Society’s Summer Party was a double success. Not only was it a most enjoyable occasion, but it also raised almost £1,000 for the Society’s funds. This was due almost […]
Housekeeping!
A few announcements. First, thank you to all who came to our lovely summer party, the swift AGM and Dan Cohn-Sherbok’s fascinating lecture. Second, all the owners of winning raffle […]
The Jews of Canterbury
The AGM on 2 July was followed by a splendidly informative talk, accessible yet based on sound scholarship, by Professor Dan Cohn-Sherbok on the Jews of Canterbury. He outlined how […]
AGM and a New President
Our well-attended 2024 AGM, held on 2 July 2024, heard reports of a busy year and of sound accounts, re-elected the current committee, elected Nicola Waddington and Gillian Rushton to […]
An Evening to Remember
Held in the glorious grounds of St Augustine’s Abbey (thanks to English Heritage and their wonderful staff), the CCS annual summer party was a grand success. The Chair and Vice-chair […]