Canterbury Commemoration Society @CantCommSoc

We are a charity working for statues, plaques, education, walks and events celebrating Canterbury’s famous sons, daughters and built-heritage. cantcommsoc.co.uk Canterbury, England Joined September 2021

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Kent Maps Online @KentMaps1

12 months ago

Have you seen the Alluvia statue in the River Stour in Canterbury? Created by international artist Jason deCaires Taylor, Alluvia will be formally presented to the public and handed over to Canterbury City Council at 6.30 pm on Sunday 22 September.

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts

12 months ago

Love that locals are freaking out over the new Alluvia statue in the River Stour Canterbury, inspired by Ophelia from Shakespeare's Hamlet - which is said to have been inspired by a 16th century drowning in the Stour. Especially as it lights up at night - amazing and terrifying

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Canterbury Rotary @RotaryCantUK

2 years ago

“She should be #Canterbury’s most famous daughter and it’s an absolute crime that she isn’t” – the opening words from @CharloCornell who spoke to us recently about #poet, #playwright & #spy, #AphraBehn: rotarycanterbury.org.uk/canterbury-rot… #womenwriters #Canterburyhistory #Canterburykent

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AphraBehnConference2024 @AphraConference

2 years ago

383 years ago today, Aphra Behn (Johnson) was baptised in the village of Harbledown just outside of the city of Canterbury. To meet & be amongst the Aphra experts of the world, you need to be booking for THE conference 2nd - 4th July 2024 @UniKent See bio for booking link.

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Canterbury Commemoration Society @CantCommSoc

2 years ago

Yesterday our chair, Stewart and @CharloCornell @AphraStatue went to see the Canterbury-City-bound sculpture of Aphra Behn in all her sandblasted glory at the foundry & met up with the wonderful sculptor Christine Charlesworth to discuss installation, signage and cobbles (!)

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Canterbury Commemoration Society @CantCommSoc

2 years ago

The statue of Aphra Behn heading for Canterbury city centre being polished and inspected at the foundry. She’s nearly there: just finishing, trimming, some words & detail to go. What a stunning statue she will be @canterburycc @AphraStatue @CCCU_Culture @UniKentEnglish @mems_ukc

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AphraBehnConference2024 @AphraConference

2 years ago

You can book your conference ticket and accommodation now for Aphra Behn & her Restoration (2nd-4th July 2024) @UniKent - Speakers from 19 different nations are confirmed. A worldwide Aphra fest (and her contemporaries) beckons. Booking link in bio.

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Canterbury Commemoration Society @CantCommSoc

2 years ago

We’ve got great events this autumn, including the (Interactive) Historical pub tour of Canterbury on Thursday 21st September. Have you booked your ticket yet? Learn about the most ancient inns, traditional Kentish brews and (olde) ale house customs. cantcommsoc.co.uk/upcoming-event…

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Canterbury Commemoration Society @CantCommSoc

2 years ago

Aphra Behn reborn! Clay figure of our first professional woman writer emerges out of the rubber mould from which the bronze statue will be cast. We urgently need funds to finish the project. Please help: cantcommsoc.co.uk/.../donate-to-… @AphraStatue @Booksmyth @jk_rowling @CharloCornell

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Canterbury Commemoration Society @CantCommSoc

2 years ago

#ChristineCharlesworth's remarkable statue of #AphraBehn, our 1st professional woman writer, encased in rubber & resin ready for casting in bronze. Have you contributed to the fund? If not, please do so. We urgently need another £10,000. cantcommsoc.co.uk/donate/donate-… @AphraStatue

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Canterbury Commemoration Society @CantCommSoc

2 years ago

The clay statue of #Aphra Behn is being coated with rubber in preparation for reproduction in bronze. The process is fascinating - but complex, lengthy... and expensive! Please help us cantcommsoc.co.uk/donate/ @AphraStatue @Booksmyth @CharloCornell @KentMaps1 @CanterburyBID

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Canterbury Commemoration Society @CantCommSoc

2 years ago

Clay model of Aphra Behn (1640-1689) statue is now finished and ready for the next stage in the process of creating the work in bronze. PLEASE help us finish the project by donating to the statue fund. Thank you. cantcommsoc.co.uk/donate/ @jk-rowling @AphraStatue @Booksmyth

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A is for Aphra @AphraStatue

2 years ago

So @bankofengland - surely Aphra Behn deserves a place on a banknote?

AphraBehnConference2024 @AphraConference

2 years ago

So @bankofengland - surely Aphra Behn deserves a place on a banknote?

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Canterbury Commemoration Society @CantCommSoc

3 years ago

Aphra Behn is coming to life! She’s in the artist’s workshop now and will soon be off to the foundry. We still need £5,000 to reach our full cost for this statue of the first professional woman writer. Can you help? Please RT and donate: cantcommsoc.co.uk/donate/

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Canterbury Commemoration Society @CantCommSoc

3 years ago

Aphra Behn looks over at her sculptor, Christine Charlesworth…Or is it the other way around? Donations to ensure the first professional woman writer in the English language can stand proudly on Canterbury High Street still needed! Please share cantcommsoc.co.uk/donate/

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Canterbury Commemoration Society @CantCommSoc

3 years ago

Got your tickets yet for next Thursday’s fascinating talk on the secrets of St. Augustine’s Abbey? Well why not? 7pm start, St Peter’s Anglican Church. Thurs 23rd Feb eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-illustrat…

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Canterbury Commemoration Society @CantCommSoc

3 years ago

St A a lot more cheerful than in this pic! Raconteur & guide Brian McHenry explains all in fascinating virtual tour of St Augustine's Abbey, Canterbury. Thurs 23 Feb 7pm. Full details, tickets etc on events page of cantcommsoc.co.uk @AphraStatue @CharloCornell

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Canterbury Commemoration Society @CantCommSoc

3 years ago

Wonderful opportunity for art lovers & Aphra Behn fans! To help fundraising, sculptor Christine Charlesworth will make limited edition of statue maquette, numbered, personalised & signed: just £4,000 ($4800) – 1st fetched £5,500 at auction! Details: [email protected]