Tour of Canterbury & the Cathedral

Before departing Greenwich, our tour would not be complete without a trip to Canterbury. Remember  Canterbury Tales? We spent nearly the entire day in Canterbury exploring the Cathedral and city. We saw buildings dating back to the 1500's. During the war, 15% of the city was bombed as a retaliation by Hitler in reaction to one of his cities having been bombed. 

The Cathedral is under restoration in several areas. Also, we learned about the murder of Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Becket in 1170. In my video, you'll see the three black swords that are symbolic of his murder. The crown of his head was sliced off at the request of King Henry II. He asked his Knights, "Who will rid me of this meddlesome priest?"  Four knights did his bidding. After that tragic event, a pilgrimage began and three or four years later he was canonized because so many miracles were taking place.

Canterbury is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one that should not be missed. 

We've set sail and will be at sea for the day as we head to Edinburgh. More later!

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