Canterbury

Canterbury

Canterbury (i/ˈkæntərˌbɜri/ or /ˈkæntərˌbɛri/) is a historic English cathedral city, which lies at the heart of the City of Canterbury, a district of Kent in South East England. It lies on the River Stour.

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Famous quotes containing the word canterbury:

    “a notable prince that was called King John;
    And he ruled England with main and with might,
    For he did great wrong, and maintained little right.”
    —Unknown. King John and the Abbot of Canterbury (l. 2–4)

    “And indeed we believe you [God] to be something than which a greater cannot be conceived.”
    —Anselm of Canterbury (1033–1109)

    “But I’m his poor shepherd, as plain you may see,
    That am come to beg pardon for him and for me.””
    —Unknown. King John and the Abbot of Canterbury (l. 99–100)