The Road to Canterbury
Nearly 1,400 years ago St Augustine made Canterbury the center of the Christian faith in England. This is an exploration of the road which leads from London to Canterbury - a road which has many associations with such historical figures as Chaucer, Henry VIII and his daughter Elizabeth, Shakespeare, Pepys and King Charles II. The journey ends with an exciting portrayal of the glorious cathedral of Canterbury.
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The Road to Canterbury
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 3, 1952
Runtime
0h 22m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
The Road to Canterbury
Production Companies
London Films, British Lion Film Corporation
Director
David Eady
Description
Nearly 1,400 years ago St Augustine made Canterbury the center of the Christian faith in England. This is an exploration of the road which leads from London to Canterbury - a road which has many associations with such historical figures as Chaucer, Henry VIII and his daughter Elizabeth, Shakespeare, Pepys and King Charles II. The journey ends with an exciting portrayal of the glorious cathedral of Canterbury.
