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Canterbury houses [300]
Number 6 Best Lane is a 16th or 17th century house refronted in the 18th century. Timber framed, double jettied to the street, the front tile hung, all under an old tile roof. Some early internal fittings remain. Listed, grade II*, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1085169
Canterbury is a small historic city on the River Stour in Kent, some 54 miles southeast of London. Occupied since prehistoric times, it became an important Roman city. In 672, the see of Canterbury gained authority over the entire English Church. After the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket at the cathedral in 1170, pilgrims from all parts of Christendom came to visit his shrine until the Dissolution. Today, Canterbury is a popular tourist destination and one of the most-visited cities in the United Kingdom. The city has a substantial student population, with four university campuses.
Image: © Michael Dibb
Taken: 10 Sep 2021
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Thomas Becket sign
Image: © Oast House Archive
Taken: 20 Apr 2012
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Thomas Becket, Canterbury
Image: © Chris Whippet
Taken: 23 May 2012
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Canterbury houses [301]
Numbers 7 and 8 Best Lane are a pair of early 18th century houses. Constructed of brown brick with red brick dressings under a slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1248704
Canterbury is a small historic city on the River Stour in Kent, some 54 miles southeast of London. Occupied since prehistoric times, it became an important Roman city. In 672, the see of Canterbury gained authority over the entire English Church. After the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket at the cathedral in 1170, pilgrims from all parts of Christendom came to visit his shrine until the Dissolution. Today, Canterbury is a popular tourist destination and one of the most-visited cities in the United Kingdom. The city has a substantial student population, with four university campuses.
Image: © Michael Dibb
Taken: 10 Sep 2021
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Pizza Express, Canterbury
Image: © Oast House Archive
Taken: 20 Apr 2012
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Best Lane, Canterbury
Image: © Chris Whippet
Taken: 6 Jul 2014
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Canterbury, Best Lane
Image: © Helmut Zozmann
Taken: 28 Jul 2011
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Canterbury buildings [323]
Numbers 4 and 5 Best Lane are a pair of 16th or 17th century houses refronted in the 18th century and now used as a restaurant. Timber framed, jettied to the street, the front rendered and roughcast. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1277778
Canterbury is a small historic city on the River Stour in Kent, some 54 miles southeast of London. Occupied since prehistoric times, it became an important Roman city. In 672, the see of Canterbury gained authority over the entire English Church. After the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket at the cathedral in 1170, pilgrims from all parts of Christendom came to visit his shrine until the Dissolution. Today, Canterbury is a popular tourist destination and one of the most-visited cities in the United Kingdom. The city has a substantial student population, with four university campuses.
Image: © Michael Dibb
Taken: 10 Sep 2021
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Canterbury houses [304]
Number 18 Best Lane, nearer the camera, is part of a 15th century range with number 19 Best Lane and number 20 Best Lane
Image Timber framed, rendered, the first floor jetty underbuilt in painted brick, all under an old tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1336777
Number 19 Best Lane, further from the camera, is timber framed, rendered, the first floor jetty underbuilt in brick, all under an old tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1085128
Canterbury is a small historic city on the River Stour in Kent, some 54 miles southeast of London. Occupied since prehistoric times, it became an important Roman city. In 672, the see of Canterbury gained authority over the entire English Church. After the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket at the cathedral in 1170, pilgrims from all parts of Christendom came to visit his shrine until the Dissolution. Today, Canterbury is a popular tourist destination and one of the most-visited cities in the United Kingdom. The city has a substantial student population, with four university campuses.
Image: © Michael Dibb
Taken: 10 Sep 2021
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This yard is at the side of the restaurant at number 5 Best Lane. The building at the back of the yard is an old stained glass factory. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1085168
Canterbury is a small historic city on the River Stour in Kent, some 54 miles southeast of London. Occupied since prehistoric times, it became an important Roman city. In 672, the see of Canterbury gained authority over the entire English Church. After the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket at the cathedral in 1170, pilgrims from all parts of Christendom came to visit his shrine until the Dissolution. Today, Canterbury is a popular tourist destination and one of the most-visited cities in the United Kingdom. The city has a substantial student population, with four university campuses.
Image: © Michael Dibb
Taken: 10 Sep 2021
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