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The Great Stour is the second longest river in Kent as well as the major watercourse in the east of the country. Rising 75 meters above sea level near the village of Lenham, to the east of Maidstone, the Great Stour joins the East Stour at Ashford and continues along to Canterbury.
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The meandering river provides the perfect environment for swans, ducks and moorhens to settle and raise their young.
By following the course of the Great Stour through Canterbury it is possible to see a vast variety of different areas of both historical and wildlife interest. Canterbury has grown up because of the Great Stour- many of its industries and therefore its wealth have depended upon it.
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After the Cathedral, the Westgate is Canterbury's next eye-catching landmark. For six centuries its towers have stood on guard over the road to and from London. Hundreds of thousands of medieval pilgrims, on their way to visit Saint Thomas Becket's shrine, passed through this gateway into the city. The Westgate is well preserved. The spiral access stair is brightly lit, and a rope handrail guides visitor safely and easily to the museum displays and souvenir desk above the road.
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The Westgate Gardens are located close to the city center, just next to the Westgate Tower. The four and one half hectares of public gardens provide an ideal setting for a gentle stroll along the banks of the River Stour, where a visitor can unwind and absorb the tranquil beauty of the garden and its wildlife.
This stretch of land along the Stour has a long history as a garden; in the 15th century there were no less than five gardens and a hay meadow here. There was constant bickering and several court cases between the residents and the Prior of Christ Church over ownership of the land. In 1500 the Mayor and residents seized the area by force. They were charged and tried before the Court of Star Chamber. The mayor and his adherents made sure of winning their case by spending lavishly to bribe lawyers, and the case was decided in the city's favor.
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The first building encountered after entering the gardens through the wrought-iron gate beside Westgate Towers is the Guildhall. This was the church of the Holy Cross built in 1380 by Archbishop Simon Sudbury after the original chapel over the gate was demolished.
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The history of the present gardens is linked to the local families. Tower House, which now serves as the Lord Mayor's office and for official functions, was built around one of the 21 medieval bastions constructed to defend Canterbury's city wall. Although maps show a house on the site in 1832 and records suggest dwellings have been in place since the 15th century, the current House is an early Victorian building, probably dating from around 1850, though the exact date is uncertain.
In 1886 the house was acquired by the Williamson family, proprietors of Canterbury's famous tannery. It was during their ownership that the beautiful gardens around the house, now known as Westgate Gardens, were laid out.
The site of the tomb of Saint Thomas Becket, Canterbury has been a European pilgrimage site of major importance for over 800 years. Today it is one of the most beautiful and historic cities in England. In 1988, UNESCO granted world heritage status to part of the city, including St Martin’s Church, St Augustine’s Abbey and the Cathedral.
00:21:58The Great Stour is the second longest river in Kent as well as the major watercourse in the east of the country. Rising 75 meters above sea level near the village of Lenham, to the east of Maidstone, the Great Stour joins the East Stour at Ashford and continues along to Canterbury. 00:22:11The meandering river provides the perfect environment for swans, ducks and moorhens to settle and raise their young. By following the course of the Great Stour through Canterbury it is possible to see a vast variety of different areas of both historical and wildlife interest. Canterbury has grown up because of the Great Stour- many of its industries and therefore its wealth have depended upon it. 00:22:40After the Cathedral, the Westgate is Canterbury's next eye-catching landmark. For six centuries its towers have stood on guard over the road to and from London. Hundreds of thousands of medieval pilgrims, on their way to visit Saint Thomas Becket's shrine, passed through this gateway into the city. The Westgate is well preserved. The spiral access stair is brightly lit, and a rope handrail guides visitor safely and easily to the museum displays and souvenir desk above the road. 00:23:29The Westgate Gardens are located close to the city center, just next to the Westgate Tower. The four and one half hectares of public gardens provide an ideal setting for a gentle stroll along the banks of the River Stour, where a visitor can unwind and absorb the tranquil beauty of the garden and its wildlife. This stretch of land along the Stour has a long history as a garden; in the 15th century there were no less than five gardens and a hay meadow here. There was constant bickering and several court cases between the residents and the Prior of Christ Church over ownership of the land. In 1500 the Mayor and residents seized the area by force. They were charged and tried before the Court of Star Chamber. The mayor and his adherents made sure of winning their case by spending lavishly to bribe lawyers, and the case was decided in the city's favor.
00:24:22
The first building encountered after entering the gardens through the wrought-iron gate beside Westgate Towers is the Guildhall. This was the church of the Holy Cross built in 1380 by Archbishop Simon Sudbury after the original chapel over the gate was demolished.
00:24:52
The history of the present gardens is linked to the local families. Tower House, which now serves as the Lord Mayor's office and for official functions, was built around one of the 21 medieval bastions constructed to defend Canterbury's city wall. Although maps show a house on the site in 1832 and records suggest dwellings have been in place since the 15th century, the current House is an early Victorian building, probably dating from around 1850, though the exact date is uncertain.
In 1886 the house was acquired by the Williamson family, proprietors of Canterbury's famous tannery. It was during their ownership that the beautiful gardens around the house, now known as Westgate Gardens, were laid out.
The site of the tomb of Saint Thomas Becket, Canterbury has been a European pilgrimage site of major importance for over 800 years. Today it is one of the most beautiful and historic cities in England. In 1988, UNESCO granted world heritage status to part of the city, including St Martin’s Church, St Augustine’s Abbey and the Cathedral.
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00:21:58
The Great Stour is the second longest river in Kent as well as the major watercourse in the east of the country. Rising 75 meters above sea level near the village of Lenham, to the east of Maidstone, the Great Stour joins the East Stour at Ashford and continues along to Canterbury.
00:22:11
The meandering river provides the perfect environment for swans, ducks and moorhens to settle and raise their young.
By following the course of the Great Stour through Canterbury it is possible to see a vast variety of different areas of both historical and wildlife interest. Canterbury has grown up because of the Great Stour- many of its industries and therefore its wealth have depended upon it.
00:22:40
After the Cathedral, the Westgate is Canterbury's next eye-catching landmark. For six centuries its towers have stood on guard over the road to and from London. Hundreds of thousands of medieval pilgrims, on their way to visit Saint Thomas Becket's shrine, passed through this gateway into the city. The Westgate is well preserved. The spiral access stair is brightly lit, and a rope handrail guides visitor safely and easily to the museum displays and souvenir desk above the road.
00:23:29
The Westgate Gardens are located close to the city center, just next to the Westgate Tower. The four and one half hectares of public gardens provide an ideal setting for a gentle stroll along the banks of the River Stour, where a visitor can unwind and absorb the tranquil beauty of the garden and its wildlife.
This stretch of land along the Stour has a long history as a garden; in the 15th century there were no less than five gardens and a hay meadow here. There was constant bickering and several court cases between the residents and the Prior of Christ Church over ownership of the land. In 1500 the Mayor and residents seized the area by force. They were charged and tried before the Court of Star Chamber. The mayor and his adherents made sure of winning their case by spending lavishly to bribe lawyers, and the case was decided in the city's favor.
00:24:22
The first building encountered after entering the gardens through the wrought-iron gate beside Westgate Towers is the Guildhall. This was the church of the Holy Cross built in 1380 by Archbishop Simon Sudbury after the original chapel over the gate was demolished.
00:24:52
The history of the present gardens is linked to the local families. Tower House, which now serves as the Lord Mayor's office and for official functions, was built around one of the 21 medieval bastions constructed to defend Canterbury's city wall. Although maps show a house on the site in 1832 and records suggest dwellings have been in place since the 15th century, the current House is an early Victorian building, probably dating from around 1850, though the exact date is uncertain.
In 1886 the house was acquired by the Williamson family, proprietors of Canterbury's famous tannery. It was during their ownership that the beautiful gardens around the house, now known as Westgate Gardens, were laid out.
The site of the tomb of Saint Thomas Becket, Canterbury has been a European pilgrimage site of major importance for over 800 years. Today it is one of the most beautiful and historic cities in England. In 1988, UNESCO granted world heritage status to part of the city, including St Martin’s Church, St Augustine’s Abbey and the Cathedral.
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