The first thing we did was go to a Canterbury Tales exhibit. It was interesting and we got to hear a few tales. The exhibit took you back to 14th century Canterbury and introduced you to "characters" from Canterbury Tales. The characters were animatronic figures and you listened to an audio guide that led you through the tales.
Inside the exhibit:
We also visited a book store and Benjamin bought a WWII British pamphlet on updated air war against Germany published in 1942. He was very happy about this.
The next stop was a river tour of Canterbury on the River Stour.
We passed under the 12th century Eastbridge Hospital and King's Bridge (1134) and saw some industrial buildings from the medieval period. We also saw the Dominican priories which were built by the Blackfrairs in the 14th century these led into a peaceful garden area.
The last thing we saw was the infamous ducking stool. They used these as ways to punish wicked wives or to determine if you were a witch. You know the story, if you survive the torture...you are a witch and they burn you. If you don't survive...you were not a witch but you died anyway. There families were given a guaranteed by the church that their loved one was certainly in heaven and they apologized for essential messing up and killing an innocent person.
Another view of the historic river tour:
We also visit the Canterbury Cathedral. The Cathedral's history dates back to 597 AD. In 1170, Archbishop Thomas Becket was murdered in the Cathedral. Ever since, the Cathedral has attracted thousands of pilgrims, as told famously in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
Inside the cathedral:
Next Stop:
Back to London! 4-6 Sept
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