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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Following her Confirmation of Election at St Paul’s on Wednesday 28 January, Sarah Mullally’s name was added to our plaque that lists every previous holder of the office. The whole process took Senior Stonemason Benn around 3 days to complete - from design, to carving, to filling and finishing.
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
This #NationalStorytellingWeek, we have been sharing some of the incredible stories depicted in the stained glass of the Miracle Windows, as told by Dr Rachel Koopmans. This is the story of Richard of Stanley: youtu.be/62b7MlbDXcs?... © Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral | Videographer: Alex J Wright
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Stories in the Miracle Windows: Richard of Stanley
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
This #NationalStorytellingWeek, we are sharing six of the incredible stories depicted in the stained glass of the Miracle Windows, as told by Dr Rachel Koopmans. This is the story of Goditha of Canterbury: youtu.be/9japGQf8nN4?... © Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral | Videographer: Alex J. Wright
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Stories in the Miracle Windows: Goditha of Canterbury
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
This #NationalStorytellingWeek, we are sharing six of the incredible stories depicted in the stained glass of the Miracle Windows, as told by Dr Rachel Koopmans. This is the story of William of Dene: youtu.be/KFaiF4gB7Wg?... © Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral | Videographer: Alex J. Wright
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Stories in the Miracle Windows: William of Dene
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
This #NationalStorytellingWeek, we are sharing six of the incredible stories depicted in the stained glass of the Miracle Windows, as told by Dr Rachel Koopmans. This is the story of Saxeva of Dover: youtu.be/U7uD-FHBXFI?... © Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral | Videographer: Alex J. Wright
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Stories in the Miracle Windows: Saxeva of Dover
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
This #NationalStorytellingWeek, we are sharing six of the incredible stories depicted in the stained glass of the Miracle Windows, as told by Dr Rachel Koopmans. This is the story of Henry of Fordwich: youtu.be/_-Qg_B-AZGY?... © Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral | Videographer: Alex J. Wright
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Stories in the Miracle Windows: Henry of Fordwich
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
This #NationalStorytellingWeek, we will be sharing six of the incredible stories depicted in the stained glass of the Miracle Windows, as told by Dr Rachel Koopmans - starting with Etheldreda of Canterbury: youtu.be/DeNSjQlPRVY?... © Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral | Videographer: Alex J. Wright
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Stories in the Miracle Windows: Etheldreda of Canterbury
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
It was a privilege for Canterbury Cathedral’s bell ringers to be asked to ring Great Paul at St Paul’s Cathedral at the end of the Confirmation of Election. Great Paul weighs 17 tons and needs six ringers, and is tuned to be rung with the peal of bells in the other tower.
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
On Wednesday 28 January, Bishop Sarah Mullally DBE became the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, at her Confirmation of Election at St Paul’s Cathedral. She is the first woman to hold the office in its 1,400-year history. Read more: www.canterbury-cathedral.org/news/posts/a...
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
History was made at Canterbury Cathedral this afternoon when - following her Confirmation of Election at St Paul’s as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury – Sarah Mullally’s name was added to the plaque that lists every previous holder of the office, all the way back to St Augustine in 597.
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
FREE* Wednesday Lunchtime Organ Recitals 🎹 Next date: 21 January, 13:15 in the Quire Find out more: www.canterbury-cathedral.org/music/concer... *Included free with a valid Cathedral Admission Ticket, Cathedral Pass or Friends’ Card. Kids go FREE everyday! (T&Cs apply)
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
FRIENDly Singing for Wellbeing 🎵🎹 ALL welcome – rusty singers included! 📅 Mondays 12 January & 9 February, 2pm-3pm 📍 St Paul’s Church Hall, Canterbury, CT1 1NH Turn up for a cuppa and a biscuit followed by some sociable singing. ➡️ Find out more: www.canterbury-cathedral.org/FRIENDly-singing
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
NEW DATES ADDED Cathedral Library Tours 📖📚 Our Cathedral Library collection includes books from the early decades of printing onwards, including books from some of the earliest European printing presses. Find out more and book: www.canterbury-cathedral.org/tours £8pp. Admission not included.
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
On 8th January , we remember Athelm, 20th Archbishop of Canterbury, who died 1,100 years ago. Before becoming Archbishop, sometime between 923 - 925, he had been a monk at Glastonbury and first Bishop of Wells. He was the first bishop to become Archbishop of Canterbury since Cuthbert in 740.
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
It was a privilege to welcome the Baton of Hope relay this afternoon. To find out more about the Baton of Hope and to support their work, visit batonofhopeuk.org #BOHTour2025 #PASSITON
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Many congratulations to the first cohort of students from the Kent and Medway Medical School (KMMS) graduating at the Cathedral today. We hope you have a great day, and we wish you well in your future careers. #KMMS
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Cardinal John Morton died on this day 525 years ago. Chancellor and royal advisor, he became Archbishop in 1486 and was involved in the construction of the Cathedral’s Bell Harry tower in the 1490s. This medieval design of pinnacles was probably intended for the archbishop’s approval.
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
The annual Hop Hoodening Service returns tomorrow! We’re excited to welcome back this uniquely Kentish celebration of the hops and harvest. The 11am service is followed at midday by dancing in the Precincts and through Canterbury. All are welcome. Free to attend; with retiring collection.
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us this week for Wonderful Weaving - as part of our FREE* Medieval Make & Do activities! ✨ Visitors were invited to weave their own creations, inspired by the breathtaking 'moon landing' installation🧵🧣 *Included free with a valid form of Cathedral admission.
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
#OnlineArtExchange – this week's theme is Religious Art ⛪ This beautiful bronze statue known as 'Our Lady of Canterbury' was made in 1981, by Sister Concordia of Minster Abbey, Thanet. Other works by her can be found in Westminster Abbey and St Thomas Fifth Avenue, NY. @artukdotorg.bsky.social
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
On behalf of the Cathedral, Dean David accepted the generous gift of three pectoral crosses by local designer Michael Butler. These silver crosses are dedicated to St Augustine of Canterbury, and comprise three design elements – a circle, cross and a dove.
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
#OnlineArtExchange – this week's theme is Abstract 🧵 'moon landing' is a duo work by British textile artist and designer of woven textiles, Margo Selby, and award-winning composer, Helen Caddick, currently in the Cathedral. www.canterbury-cathedral.org/moon-landing @artukdotorg.bsky.social
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
We're delighted to announce that the cleaning of the wonderful Christ Church Gatehouse has now finished - this was the final spot of stone! Cathedral Conservators used various techniques to clean the stone, including a chemical poultice and lasers – an extremely delicate, slow and skillful process.
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
We're taking part in the @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange – this week's theme is Film and Cinema 🎬📽️ In our historic visitors’ book is the signature of Charlie Chaplin, famous actor and film-maker in the age of silent film, who visited in 1956 with his fourth wife Oona.
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
On behalf of Canterbury Cathedral, Dean David wishes a Happy Fourth of July to all of those celebrating Independence Day today.
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Today, as #InternationalPortraitDay, is a perfect opportunity to highlight our remarkable set of portraits of Deans from the 16th century onwards. 🎨🖌️ Learn more in this article by Cressida Williams, Archives and Library Manager: artuk.org/discover/sto... Image © Canterbury Cathedral
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
#MysteryMonday 🔍 What appears to be a mermaid is actually a siren. According to Greek mythology, sirens were dangerous creatures, whilst mermaids were gentle. This siren is combing her hair and singing, in order to lull some sailors to sleep. Once asleep, she will attack and tear them to pieces.
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Huge congratulations to our Director of Music, Dr David Newsholme, who has been made an Associate of The Royal School of Church Music (ARSCM) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to church music. The Honorary Awards will be presented on 4th October at Christ Church, Oxford.
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Our #ObjectoftheMonth is a diary, kept by William Henry Longhurst (1819-1904), from 1848-1850. Longhurst was involved in the Cathedral’s musical life for 70 years. The volume was purchased from Simon Beattie, bookseller, with a grant from the Friends of the Nations’ Libraries. @thefnl.bsky.social
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Today the nation commemorates the 80th Anniversary of ‘Victory in Europe Day’ (VE Day), which marked the end of the war in Europe on May 8th 1945. Join us - in person or live online - at 17:30 for a special Choral Evensong, followed by the Ringing Out in Celebration of Peace at 6.30pm (not live).
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Best wishes to HM King Charles III on the second anniversary of his Coronation 👑 Today we will be praying for the King and the Nation, and our Bell Ringers will be ringing a special quarter peal this evening from 7.30pm. 📷 In 2023, we enjoyed a truly historic #Coronation Weekend at the Cathedral.
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
"England’s first cathedral this is. When fourteen hundred years old you reach, look as good you will not." Wishing you all a Happy Star Wars Day! 🌠 May the fourth be with you... #DoOrDoNot #ThereIsNoTry #TheForceIsStrong #StarWarsDay #StarWars #Maythe4th #MayTheFourth #MayTheForceBeWithYou
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Congratulations to our colleagues who were certified yesterday as Cathedral Constables. The Attestation ceremony formally recognised their completion of rigorous training that included legislation, police procedures, Cathedral history & ministry of welcome, first aid, and officer safety training.
Group photo of our newly attested Cathedral Constables
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Following years of collaboration with local groups and academics, the Cathedral has published a review of its memorials and monuments, examining their history, the people and events they commemorate, and whether they are connected to enslavers or colonialism. Read the Review at ow.ly/EVhh50VKxf5
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Today we celebrate the Feast Day of St George, patron saint of England - also known as St George’s Day. 🐉⚔️ Did you know❓ St George is also featured in stained glass in the west window of the Cathedral's Chapter House. #StGeorgesDay
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
✨ STARTING THIS FRIDAY ✨ Don't miss the Tudors and Stuarts Weekend!👑⚔️ Fri 25 April – Sun27 April , various times and locations Find out more and book at ckhh.org.uk/tudors-stuarts Image©️Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral
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Tudors and Stuarts Weekend 2025
Find out more and book on the events we have planned for this year's Tudors and Stuarts Weekend in the Centre for Kent History and Heritage at Canterbury Christ Church University.
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Have you heard @history-hit.bsky.social's #GoneMedieval episode on the Black Prince? Held up as the epitomy of Medieval Chivalry, Edward of Woodstock – whose effigy tomb is in the Cathedral - is considered one of the great Kings of England who never were. Listen at shows.acast.com/gone-medieva...
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Such a wonderful atmosphere at today’s #PalmSunday blessing, procession, and Eucharist. Many thanks to all who joined us. Missed the service? You can watch the livestream at ow.ly/hwKr50VzzjJ #HolyWeek
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
We wish a happy Passover/Pesach to all those who are celebrating this week.
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
All are welcome to join us tomorrow (13 April) for our Palm Sunday services: 10:45 Blessing of the Palms and Procession 11:00 Palm Sunday Eucharist in the Nave † 17:30 Palm Sunday Evensong † Find out more: www.canterbury-cathedral.org/easter † Live streamed
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Wishing a Happy Vaisakhi/Baisakhi to all who will be celebrating!
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Our April #objectofthemonth is the fascinating painting by Thomas Johnson of the Cathedral Quire, dating from 1657. This is currently on display in the South Quire Aisle of the Cathedral. Find out more ⬇️ www.canterbury-cathedral.org/thomas-johnson © Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Last weekend, Margo Selby, British textile artist and designer of woven textiles, invited members of Cathedral staff and volunteers to her studio in Whitstable, to see the breathtaking textile art installation 'moonlanding', which will be hanging within the Trinity Chapel of the Cathedral from June.
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
✨ SIGN UP NOW ✨ Cathedral Cycle Relay 2025 🚵 📢 JOIN OUR TEAM 📢 We are looking for cyclists who would like to ride some or all of our stage of this year’s relay, from Canterbury to Guildford, 8 - 9 June. Find out more ⬇️ www.canterbury-cathedral.org/relay
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
All are welcome to join us on Maundy Thursday (17 April). 11:00 Chrism Eucharist with Renewal of Vows and blessing of Oils † 16:00 Said Evening Prayer 19:30 Liturgy of Maundy Thursday, with Foot Washing and Vigil Discover more services at canterbury-cathedral.org/easter † Live streamed
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
NON-RESIDENTIAL Holy Week Retreat led by Canon Emma 16 April - Easter Day (20 April) Immerse yourself in the hope of the Easter story at Canterbury Cathedral; through worship, reflections, Bible study and silence. Find out more and book: www.canterbury-cathedral.org/easter
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
A Concert of Music for Holy Week by Candlelight 🎵 Good Friday (18 April), 19:30-21:00 in the Quire The Lay Clerks and Organists of Canterbury Cathedral will perform a selection of music. £22 (Incl. £2 booking fee) Find out more and book: canterburyfestival.co.uk/whats-on/can...
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
#throwbackthursday ⌛ ‘The Man from Tuscany’ is an opera with libretto by actor and writer, Christopher Hassall (1912-1963), and music by composer, Antony Hopkins (1921-2014). It was commissioned by the Friends of Canterbury Cathedral in 1951. Images and audio ©️ Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
‘The Monks Tale’ Archives Afternoon Mon 28 April, 13:45-17:00 Join us for a fascinating afternoon, exploring the history of the Benedictine monastery at Canterbury Cathedral, and the life of the monks who lived and worked here over the centuries. £32 per person BOOK NOW: ow.ly/46Pq50Vrlz1
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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
All are welcome to join us for our Easter Day services: 08:10 Sung Eucharist - Broadcast live on BBC Radio 4. 11:00 Easter Day Eucharist † with Bishop Rose 17:30 Solemn Evensong † See our full list of Holy Week and Easter services at canterbury-cathedral.org/easter † Live streamed
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