Category: History and Events
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The Gunpowder Plot Experience – London
🔥Remember, remember, the 5th of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot.🔥 We are all aware of the story and remember the rhyme but now the UK’s most daring plot has returned. What is the gunpowder plot? Back in 1605, a group of Roman Catholics were…
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Hastings must see attractions
Set between hills that reach the sea, Hastings is an oyster that comes with its grit, where the smooth bustle of modern life rubs along with the rough edges of tradition. With so much to do here are my must-see attractions. True crime museum The true-crime museum is open daily from 10 am till 5…
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Top 5 places to visit in Kent for spring time walks!
As spring finally reaches us with the clocks going forward, we are in for longer days and can enjoy the warmer weather. Canterbury and the surrounding areas have the most beautiful scenery. Go put on your walking shoes and take a break from everyday life, get some fresh air and explore my top 5 places…
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Canterbury Event 16th October
On Saturday 16th of October Canterbury celebrates the sixth annual Medieval Pageant and Trail which will celebrate the legacy of Saint Thomas Becket. What is happening? The event will kick off with the parade starting at Westgate Towers at 11 am which will process through the city centre, and finishing in the Buttermarket at approximately 11. 40am. The Medieval…
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Canterbury UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour
Having lived in Canterbury my whole life, people thought I was mad doing a 5-hour tour of the city. I wondered if they were correct. However, this tour showed me there is more that Canterbury has to offer. Canterbury is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and in 2021 they introduced a new guided tour of…
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Canterbury – Free or under £10
As restrictions have lifted in England and with the start of the summer holidays, getting out of the house for activities when you are either on a strict budget or have a bigger family the cost of doing things can add up. I have come up with a list of things to do to make…
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Celebrating 100 years in Canterbury!
Marks and Spencers in St George’s Street Canterbury celebrated their 100th birthday today with customers and colleagues. The store opened on July 29th 1921 and has stood its ground through the many challenges Canterbury and the high street have faced. Over the past 100 years, the store has faced the redundancies and closures of many…