6.3K views · 737 reactions | The tale of Canterbury Cathedral, England’s first cathedral! #history #historyfacts #historymatters #historylovers #didyouknow #funfact #funfacts #canterbury #cathedral #medieval | Cay Bluestocking | Facebook

Canterbury Cathedral’s magnificent Grade I-listed ‘Christ Church Gate’ is the main entrance to the Cathedral Precincts and has been so for over five centuries. Recently restored to its former splendour, the Tudor Gothic gateway features intricate carvings of mythical beasts, flora and fauna, angels and heraldic shields - including the arms of Archbishop Thomas Becket and Cardinal Wolsey. The vibrant colour scheme is based on detailed archival research into heraldry and the Gate’s earlier decorat