Sunday, June 17, 2012

Canterbury, England

Canterbury Cathedral is another impressive cathedral, the headquarters of the world-wide Anglican Church:

 

 

Archbishop Thomas Becket was murdered here in 1170 and it is purported that many miracles were experienced in its wake. As a result, his shrine became the focus of medieval pilgrimmage. The place where he was murdered is marked:

 

 

The ceiling of the great tower is especially beautiful:

 

 

The town of Canterbury itself is quite charming. This house, with its crooked door, has character. It leans towards the street:

 

 

 

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