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1. www.historytools.org › stories › canterburyCanterbury Cathedral: A Timeless Testament to Faith, History ...

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   May 26, 2024 · During the Civil War, the cathedral suffered damage from Puritan iconoclasts who sought to remove any traces of Roman Catholicism. In World War II, the cathedral narrowly escaped destruction during the Baedeker Blitz, a series of German bombing raids targeting cultural and historical sites.

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   World War Two. On 1 June 1942 Canterbury was severely bombed in what became known as the ‘Baedeker Raids’. The Cathedral was a key target of the raid. When the bombing began four men who had been designated as ‘fire watchers’ rushed to the roof of the Cathedral.

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   In Canterbury, England, United Kingdom, the full extent of the damage caused by the German air raid was revealed. A total of forty-three people had been killed with forty-eight seriously injured and fifty more slightly hurt.

4. www.historyfiles.co.uk › BritishCanterburyA Short History of Canterbury - The History Files

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   Badly hit by German bombing raids during the Second World War, Canterbury almost suffered a second Blitz with a redevelopment scheme which would have obliterated much of the area within the city walls.

5. www.britannica.com › place › Canterbury-EnglandCanterbury | Location, Cathedral, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Aug 21, 2024 · The town suffered severely from bombardment in World War II, though the cathedral was little damaged (fires were lit on the grounds during air raids in order to give the appearance that the cathedral was already in flames). The shopping area, Longmarket, has since been renovated.

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6. www.historic-uk.com › HistoryMagazine › DestinationsThe History of Canterbury, Kent

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   Canterbury has been a European pilgrimage site of major importance for over 800 years since the assassination of Archbishop Thomas Becket in 1170. Today it is one of the most beautiful and historic cities in England.

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   Why is Canterbury important?

   • Canterbury has been a European pilgrimage site of major importance for over 800 years since the assassination of Archbishop Thomas Becket in 1170. Today it is one of the most beautiful and historic cities in England.

   The History of Canterbury, Kent

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   Why was Canterbury Cathedral damaged during the Civil War?

   • Throughout the following centuries, Canterbury Cathedral witnessed several significant events, including the English Civil War and World War II. During the Civil War, the cathedral suffered damage from Puritan iconoclasts who sought to remove any traces of Roman Catholicism.

   Canterbury Cathedral: A Timeless Testament to Faith, History, and

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   Why was Canterbury a Yeomen during the Civil War?

   • Canterbury yeomen were active during the English Civil War in 1647, especially when the Puritan mayor banned Christmas Day church services, causing city-wide riots. The ancient heart of Canterbury and its cathedral have, over the centuries, seen much rebuilding and renovation, suffering extensive bomb damage during WWII.

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   Why was Canterbury important to the Roman Empire?

   • Their new town, laid out in the regular Roman street pattern with the usual Roman public buildings, soon flourished. Located on the main route from the south-east coast to London, it became the principal trading and administrative centre for the area. Roman Canterbury was prosperous, containing many sizeable public buildings and private dwellings.

   A Short History of Canterbury - The History Files

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8. www.world-guides.com › canterbury › canterbury_historyCanterbury History Facts and Timeline - World Guides

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   The ancient heart of Canterbury and its cathedral have, over the centuries, seen much rebuilding and renovation, suffering extensive bomb damage during WWII. Happily, an attempt at unsuitable development of the city centre after the war was thwarted by residents and the glories of the old town still remain.