Urban exploration is the exploration of man-made structures, usually abandoned ruins or not usually seen components of the man-made environment. Photography and historical interest/documentation are ... read more
British renewable energy developer RES has announced that it is suspending its plans to explore the potential for a wind farm on private land between Chislet and St Nicholas at Wade near Canterbury, in ... read more
Just passed by and saw this. I had no idea it was happening. I haven’t seen any plans for what’s being done here. A new showroom? Accommodation? read more
A controversial 130-room luxury hotel on the old Slatters site on St Margaret’s Street has this evening been approved by the City of Canterbury Planning Committee by eleven votes to one. read more
The Leader of City of Canterbury Council, John Gilbey, discusses the Canterbury Local Plan. There is also a recap of the earlier video with Brain Lloyd, head planner of Campaign to Protect Rural England. read more
Plans are in progress to celebrate 800 years since the sealing of the Magna Carta. Canterbury is one of the five designated ‘Magna Carta Towns’ in England, alongside Runnymede, the City of London, St ... read more
A campaign to encourage more young people in the Canterbury district to vote in the elections on Thursday 7 May has been launched. The city council’s communications team has been working with politics ... read more
A special exhibition exploring the wonderful and distinctive work of east Kent printmaker Ben Sands and his Shoestring Press has opened at the Beaney in Canterbury. Ben Sands, who is 95 and lives in ... read more
Lionel, the Canterbury Precincts cat, has safely returned home after being missing for ten days. He seems oblivious to the worry he has caused! read more
Presenter of BBC’s Restoration criticises Guy Hollaway’s plans to redevelop Canterbury’s Slatters Hotel A TV architect has launched a withering attack on a controversial city centre hotel scheme – ... read more
The Dominican Priory is one of the most important medieval buildings in the city, with its beautiful location by the River Stour. It has been owned since the 1940s by Don and Poppy Beerling, who were ... read more
“Finally got round to painting “Pigs might fly” in Canterbury last night. It is painted along the wall of the Catching Lives homeless shelter, Station Road East.” Catman read more
There is a Midday Recital by the Cantiacorum Choir at the Quire in Canterbury Cathedraltomorrow at noon. The recital is free but normal precinct charges will apply. read more
The top three finishers of the “Maverick” race pose with their spoils. The third and final race of the day enede what was a great day for all . read more
The City of Canterbury Model Railway Society will be presenting its 26th model railway exhibition at St Anselms School, Old Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3EN on 17th and 18th January from 10 until 5 on ... read more
I thought I was seeing things the first time I drive past this. Went back with the kids soon after to check what it was. I wish I had seen the work as it was made… Did the artist take any pictures as ... read more
Perfect for pickling. This is a French heirloom variety which has long been sold in the markets of Paris and used to produce small, crisp pickled ‘cornichon’ gherkin. Each plant produces ... read more
On Tuesday 7th October, eight Archbishop’s students attended the Canterbury Youth Council Event at Canterbury Christchurch University which involved students from all of our local secondary schools. The ... read more
For our ‘Christmas Mystery’, after we were contacted by the Historic Environment Records Manager at Kent County Council concerning the ‘monument or plinth’, which stands on the ... read more
Bobby Clay has been invited to join the British Athletics Futures Programme for 2014-15. The 17-year-old Wingham athlete will join the programme which focuses on athletes who show the potential to achieve ... read more
Canterbury Cathedral’s Girls’ Choir was founded in 2014. Their first performance at Evensong, on the occasion of the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, in January, was attended by more than 600 people ... read more
On Monday 1st September, a new chapter began in the life of St Stephen’s with the Licensing and Installation of Reverend Kevin Maddy as Priest in Charge. The service was led by the Bishop of Dover, and ... read more
St Stephen’s has a ring of eight bells and these are rung regularly before the Sung Eucharist and Choral Evensong on a Sunday, and other Church occasions and festivals. The Tower caters for all ages and ... read more
