Canterbury: England's Crucible

6th Feb and 27th March

Opening Times:

Tues - Fri: 11am - 5.30pm

Sat: 12pm - 5.30pm

Canterbury: England's Crucible 1000 years of Canterbury's history from St Augustine to the Tudors February 6th - March 27th 2010 The university's History Department has worked in close partnership with Canterbury Archaeological Trust (CAT) to produce this exciting exhibition which explores how the city has developed from AD 597 when St Augustine arrived on a mission from Rome. It includes specially commissioned illustrated colour panels, a giant model of the city, archaeological treasures including a human skeleton and interactives for children. The exhibition has been designed for a family audience. School parties are welcome by arrangement. All visitors will receive a free city trail and a childrens' book is available. This exhibition is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

FREE medieval puppet shows every Saturday at 12.30am, 2pm and 4pm from the Theatre of the Small

Free lectures: Tuesday 23rd February at 6pm . Dr Andrew Richardson( CAT). "Early Canterbury and the Augustinian Mission". Thursday March 4th at 6pm. Marion Green (CAT). "Not just a load of old rubbish- the educational use of archaeological material by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust." Booking essential on 01227 782266

Study Day Saturday 20th February 11am - 4pm Old Sessions House Longport. The university will be holding a FREE study day on the history of Canterbury from 597 -1603 to coincide with this exhibition. Come and hear about the latest historical research on Anglo-Saxon, Medieval and Tudor Canterbury. Speakers include Dr Charles Insley, Dr Richard Eales and Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh.

For further details and to register please contact Prof Jackie Eales, Canterbury Christ Church University, N Holmes Road, Canterbury CT1 1 QU tel:01227 454700, "e-mail jackie.eales @canterbury.ac.uk Exhibition website from February : www.canterbury.ac.uk/crucible-history