The grisly site of the murder of Thomas Becket. The destination for Chaucer’s famous tales of the Middle Ages. Canterbury is the site of the oldest cathedral in England and its foundation marks the Christian conversion of a large part of the country. It’s the Mother Church, not only of all England but of the worldwide Anglican Communion, and the seat of the most powerful archbishop in the country. Canterbury Cathedral has seen it all in 1,400 years of history … Read More
10 ancient places to rest your head
Ever fancied waking up in a 12th century castle, a former dean’s residence or the spot where King Henry VIII wooed Jane Seymour? You can. Read on to discover some of the ‘oldest beds’ in Britain. The Old Deanery, Ripon Located across the road from Ripon Cathedral, with fine views of its soaring façade, this beautiful stone building is the former home of the cathedral deans. Dating back to 1625 and blessed with character and period detail, it still has … Read More
