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SNSBI 2011 Canterbury meeting (University of Kent, April 15–18)

This meeting was organized by Paul Cullen.

Friday 15th April

Saturday 16th April

Sunday 17th April

photos

Excursions to Canterbury on Saturday 16th April 2011, and to Richborough and Sandwich on Sunday 17th April 2011. Photo page originally created by Susan Laflin April 2011.

green Jesus outside the cathedral
On Saturday we took the bus into Canterbury and made our way through the arcade to the "green Jesus" on the cathedral wall. We entered the cathedral as a pre-paid group and waited there.
records office cathedral garden
Inside Dr Mark bateson showed us the cathedral archives afterwards we wandered round, visiting other sights such as the gateway and clock in the streets of Canterbury.
Richbrough Roman Fort Richborough Roman Fort
On Sunday, we all got onto the coach and went to visit the Roman fort at Richborough. The first picture is a general view and the next shows Paul Cullen talking to some of the group.
Richborough Roman Fort Richborough Roman Fort
Another view of the surviving walls of the fort and some of the buildings associated with the latest phase of the fort
Sandwich Sandwich
The second part of this excursion was a visit to Sandwich. Those who were quick enough managed to find tea shops which had not yet shut. Others walked around among the narrow streets. "No-name Street" was an unusual one. The street was very short, containing only the one shop.
Sandwich Sandwich
We returned to the square in good time to meet the coach. It was originally the market square. The church may also be seen in the background. The final picture showns members of the group waiting in the square to board the coach on our homeward journey.