Canterbury Cathedral
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:06
Welcome to Canterbury Cathedral, the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the 'Mother Church' of the worldwide Anglican Communion. This magnificent structure is not just a building; it is a living chronicle of English…
Listen in the app2Christ Church Gate — The Gateway to Sanctuary1:55
Your journey begins at the magnificent Christ Church Gate, the primary entrance to the cathedral precincts. Constructed in the early 16th century, around 1507 to 1517, this gate was built to commemorate the marriage of Prince…
Listen in the app3The Nave — A Forest of Stone1:56
As you step into the Nave, you are met with one of the most awe-inspiring vistas in English architecture. Rebuilt in the late 14th century in the Perpendicular Gothic style, the Nave is characterized by its immense height and the…
Listen in the app4The Martyrdom — The Spot of Becket’s Murder2:02
In the Northwest Transept, we arrive at one of the most historically charged locations in the cathedral: the site of the Martyrdom of Thomas Becket. It was here, on the evening of December 29, 1170, that the Archbishop was hacked…
Listen in the app5The Quire and Choir Screen — The Heart of Worship1:58
Moving east from the Nave and ascending the steps, we encounter the magnificent 15th-century choir screen, which separates the public area of the cathedral from the private space once reserved for the monks. The screen is…
Listen in the app6The Crypt — Norman Foundations1:59
To truly understand the physical foundations of Canterbury Cathedral, one must descend into the Crypt. This is the oldest portion of the cathedral, dating back to the late 11th century and built in the robust Norman style. …
Listen in the app7The Cloisters and Chapter House — Monastic Life1:59
Stepping outside the main body of the cathedral, we enter the Great Cloister, the architectural heart of the former Benedictine monastery. The cloisters are a stunning example of Perpendicular Gothic design, with the walkways…
Listen in the app8The King’s School and the Norman Stair2:05
On the outskirts of the cathedral precincts, we find the King’s School, which claims to be the oldest continuously operating school in the world, dating back to 597 AD. The school has an intimate and ancient relationship with the…
Listen in the app9Closing1:37
As our tour of Canterbury Cathedral comes to an end, we return to the Christ Church Gate, carrying with us a deeper understanding of this remarkable site. We have journeyed through the vast, soaring Nave, stood at the site of…
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What is Canterbury Cathedral?
Canterbury Cathedral is a place in 캔터베리 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 캔터베리 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 17 min 37 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.2798, 1.0830 |
| Last updated |
