The bombing of Canterbury in 1942.
Thu 10 Dec · 18:30
St Paul's without the Walls Church, Canterbury
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A talk titled 'The bombing of Canterbury in 1942' will be held at St Paul's without the Walls Church in Canterbury. The discussion will focus on the historical impact of the bombing on the city. Attendance is free to £6.13.
“The Cathedral stands alone in a wilderness of desolation”: the bombing of Canterbury in 1942.
Julian Waltho, leading local historian, discusses the tragic events of 84 years ago are slipping away from living memory, so it's more important than ever to remember and reassess the Baedeker Raids of June 1942 as well as the daylight raid in October of the same year.
Using material from the Cathedral Archives, the National Archives, the Air Ministry and eyewitness accounts, this talk retells the story of the raids and their aftermath, placing them in the context of the bombing war of 1939—45.
Cash bar and festive nibbles before and after the talk.
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The bombing of Canterbury in 1942. takes place on Thursday, 10 December 2026 at 18:30.
The bombing of Canterbury in 1942. is held at St Paul's without the Walls Church, Canterbury in Canterbury (Church Street, Saint Paul's, Canterbury, CT1 1NH).
Tickets for The bombing of Canterbury in 1942. range from £0 to £6.13. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
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The bombing of Canterbury in 1942.
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A talk titled 'The bombing of Canterbury in 1942' will be held at St Paul's without the Walls Church in Canterbury. The discussion will focus on the historical impact of the bombing on the city. Attendance is free to £6.13.
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“The Cathedral stands alone in a wilderness of desolation”: the bombing of Canterbury in 1942.
Julian Waltho, leading local historian, discusses the tragic events of 84 years ago are slipping away from living memory, so it's more important than ever to remember and reassess the Baedeker Raids of June 1942 as well as the daylight raid in October of the same year.
Using material from the Cathedral Archives, the National Archives, the Air Ministry and eyewitness accounts, this talk retells the story of the raids and their aftermath, placing them in the context of the bombing war of 1939—45.
Cash bar and festive nibbles before and after the talk.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Hotels within walking distance of St Paul's without the Walls Church, Canterbury. Searching near Church Street, Saint Paul's, Canterbury, CT1 1NH; check-in Thursday, 10 December 2026.
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WhereSt Paul's without the Walls Church, Canterbury
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When is The bombing of Canterbury in 1942.?
The bombing of Canterbury in 1942. takes place on Thursday, 10 December 2026 at 18:30.
Where is The bombing of Canterbury in 1942. taking place?
The bombing of Canterbury in 1942. is held at St Paul's without the Walls Church, Canterbury in Canterbury (Church Street, Saint Paul's, Canterbury, CT1 1NH).
How much are tickets for The bombing of Canterbury in 1942.?
Tickets for The bombing of Canterbury in 1942. range from £0 to £6.13. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Is there anywhere to stay near The bombing of Canterbury in 1942.?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of St Paul's without the Walls Church, Canterbury can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for The bombing of Canterbury in 1942.?
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