Canterbury, in Kent, has been the seat of the spiritual head of the Church of England for nearly five centuries. Canterbury's other important monuments are the modest Church of St Martin, the oldest ...

An emotional farewell from Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams as he explores the hidden corners and meanings of England's oldest cathedral, his home for the last ten years. Show more An ...

There was a belief that Becket’s blood, spilled on the floor of the Cathedral, had the power to heal the sick. Canterbury Cathedral became a popular pilgrimage site for people from across Europe.