Canterbury

CANTERBURYSchool Trip7 June 2010

Town trail

Participants ENGELS WA – RG 1Magda DE BOCK teacher

Zita DELARUE student

Cecile DE PRAETERE student

Pieter GROENWEGHE student

Silvie MARCOUX student

Marleen VANHAESEBROUCK student

Carine VANWIJNSBERGHE student

Melissa VERMEULEN student

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The Itinerary Mon 07 Jun 2010

DEPARTURE

CVO Fortstraat 479700 Oudenaarde 06.45

Route Oudenaarde - Calais - Dover

Latest check-in Calais Mon 07 Jun 2010 08:55

Sailing time Mon 07 Jun 2010 09:25 Arrival time =Local time Dover Mon 07 Jun 2010 09:55

RETURN JOURNEY

Route Dover – Calais - Oudenaarde

Latest check-in Mon 07 Jun 2010 17:45

Sailing time Mon 07 Jun 2010 18:15

Arrival time Calais Mon 07 Jun 2010 20:45

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The White Cliffs of Dover are truly one of the most famous English landmarks. These distinctive cliffs have been a welcoming site for returning sailors through the many centuries.

There'll be *bluebirds over the white cliffs of DoverTomorrow, just you wait and seeThere'll be love and laughter and peace ever afterTomorrow when the world is free(The shepherd will tend his sheep)(The valley will bloom again)And Jimmy will go to sleepIn his own little room againThere'll be bluebirds over the white cliffs of DoverTomorrow, just you wait and see<instrumental interlude>There'll be bluebirds over the white cliffs of DoverTomorrow, just you wait…and see

*Noord-Amerikaanse zangvogel

Are you ready to explore Canterbury?

You’ll need to have a pen ready so you can keep a score of how many things you manage to discover as you follow the trail.

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First we’ll visit the Cathedral and afterwards you’ll get the chance to get to know Canterbury by following the planned route.

More than 3,000,000 visitors come to Canterbury every year to see its spectacular Cathedral and admire its buildings and ancient streets.You’re one of them and I hope that Canterbury will grip your attention and emotions forever.

The first part of this visit takes us through the magnificent Christ Church Gate to the Cathedral.Before visiting the Cathedral I’ll try to tell you some useful information. Afterwards we’ll go inside the cathedral to enjoy the beauty of one of

the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England .

The history of the Canterbury Cathedral begins with St.Augustine, a Roman missionary sent to England by Pope Gregory to convert the heathen Anglo-Saxons. The mission was a success: in 597 AD, Augustine baptized King Ethelbert of Kent.

Critical to the history of Canterbury Cathedral was the murder of Thomas Becket in the twelfth century.The income from pilgrims visiting the Shrine of St. Thomas, which was reported almost immediately to be a place of miraculous healing, largely paid for the subsequent rebuilding of the cathedral.

Canterbury Cathedral is one of the oldest buildings in England. This impressive gothic structure is the current Cathedral of the Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury.

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One of the most notable events in the early history of the Canterbury Cathedral was the assassination of Archbishop Thomas Becket in the northeast Transept (dwarsbeuk) in December 1170. Archbishop Becket was murdered by

followers of King Henry II in a dispute over the rights and privileges of the church.

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The Black PrinceSir Edward of Woodstock, Prince of Wales

(15 June 1330 – 8 June 1376) was the eldest son

of King Edward III of England and Philippa of Hainault, and father to King Richard

II of England. He was called Edward of Woodstock in his early life, after his birthplace, and has more recently been popularly known as The Black Prince after the distinctive plate armour (harnas) he would wear during campaigns.

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How much can you find out about THE CATHEDRAL OF CANTERBURY?All your answers are to be in English. The better the spelling, the higher your score.Use the grid on p.16 / 17 for your answers.

1. Who was the Cathedral's first Archbishop ?2. When was the Christ Church Gate built?3. Who used to live in the quaint (bijzonder) cottage by

the Christ Church Gate?4. What’s the name of the central tower of the Cathedral?5. What’s the oldest part of the Cathedral?6. What happened in the Cathedral on

29 December 1170?7. Where exactly did it happen?8. Whose shrine (= tomb) does Trinity Chapel contain?9. What’s the name of the window in the north aisle of

Trinity Chapel?10. Whose tomb is on the south side of Trinity Chapel?

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The Old Weavers House

The Old Weavers House is one of Canterbury's best-known and most photographed landmarks. It's easy to see why – not only is it right in the picturesque heart of the High Street, its black and white wood are reflected prettily in the River Stour, which flows beneath it. Built in 1507, it is named after the Hugenot Weavers who worked here. These French Protestants had fled religious persecution in France and were welcomed in England by Elizabeth I. Their weaving skills were in great demand. Elizabeth I also offered them a special place of worship in the Cathedral, and a Hugenot chapel is still there today.

Nowadays The Old Weavers house is a very popular restaurant.

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CANTERBURY?All your answers are to be in English. The better the spelling, the higher your score.Use the grid on p.26 / 27 / 28/ 29 for your answers.

This walk starts outside Christ Church Gate.Leaving the gate, turn left past the war memorial (opposite Tourist Information) and walk down BURGATE till you pass St.Mary Magdalene Church.

1. When was the church demolished?

Continue along BURGATE, take the first street on the right (CANTERBURY LANE). Walk long this street till you see a clock tower on your right.

2. What’s the name of the clock tower?

Continue straight on, leaving Fenwick (department’s store) on your left. Walk along H&M, Zara, Esprit till you get to a square.

3. What’s the name of the square?4. What special signs can you see on the ground?

Ask passers-by what they mean.

Walk into ‘Boots’.5. Where in this shop can you order and get a

prescription drug?6. Ask for a good remedy for your headache.

Leave ‘Boots’. Go to the left along GRAVEL WALK till you see ‘Marks & Spencer’ on you right and walk into this department store. Where can you find the following :

7. butter?8. ties?9. How much does some pet food cost?

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Leave ‘Marks & Spencer’. Don’t take the exit towards ROSE SQUARE! Ask for the exit that takes you into ST.GEORGE’S STREET. Look on your right a couple of yards opposite ‘Marks & Spencer’.

10.What’s the name of the shop situated between ‘Warehouse’ and ‘Woolworths’.11. Where in this shop can you buy a binder?

12. How much does the book ‘It's Not What You Think’ by Chris Evans, cost?

Leave the shop and continue on the left. Walk to ‘McDonalds’ and try to find out the following :

13. What’s a ‘sundae’?14. How much does a ‘big breakfast’ cost?

Turn back into ST.GEORGE’S STREET on your left and continue straight on till you see ST.MARGARETS STREET on your left. Walk into this street till you see St Margaret’s Church.

15. What visitor attraction is located here?16. Name one of them.

Next to the visitor attraction is a famous Fish and chips shop.17. How much does a regular ‘Fish and chips’ cost?

Opposite the Fish and chips shop is ‘Marlowe Florist.18. How much is a mixed bunch?

Walk back from where you were before answering question 15. On the corner you turn left. You’re in HIGH STREET. Walk until you get to the ‘Main Post Office’.

19. What animal is portrayed in the coat of arms above the entrance?20. When is the last collection time of letters on Saturday?

Back in HIGH STREET? OK. Continue till you see the ‘Old Weavers’ House’, the building with the white walls and black wood.

21. On what river does the house stand?22. Where does it take its name from?

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Turn back. Leave the ‘Old Weavers’ House’ on your left. Go straight on, pass the Library & Museums. Take the 2nd street on your left. MERCURY LANE?

23. What monument (in the middle of the square) can you see for the 2nd time?

Congratulations ! You’ve reached your target.

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The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories written in Middle-English by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century. The tales are told as part of a story-telling contest by a group of pilgrims as they travel together on a journey from Southwark to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at

Canterbury Cathedral.

The Wife of Bath

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The Wife of Bath, Alisoun, has been married five times, and is ready and waiting for her  sixth husband.  The first three were old and rich; they died after she would gain mastery   (meesterschap) over them. Her fourth husband was young, but he had a mistress.  Jankin was her fifth  and most favourite husband.  Once when Jankin  was reading aloud from his Book of Wicked   Wives, she tore a page from his book, and he  knocked her down so hard that she was still deaf from it.  She pretended to be dying, and when he leaned over and asked for forgiveness, she knocked him into the fireplace.  They made up, and he gave her fully control of sovereignty.   After the long prologue, the wife of Bath told a tale of a young knight who raped a young maiden.  He must roam the countryside in search of what is it that women must desire? The young knight had exactly one year to find the answer to the question and return to King Arthur's court, otherwise, he would be sentenced to death.  The knight's journey didn't go well until one  day, he met a hag (heks).  She said that she had the answer to the

question.  Moreover, she insisted that the young knight had to give her whatever she asked  for.  The knight then agreed.  In the presence of the queen, the old woman stated that what women desire most is

sovereignty over their husbands.  Nobody disagreed with the answer so the young knight was asked to marry the hag.  On their wedding night, the old woman proceed to lecture him on the trivial (alledaagse) nature of appearance. Then gave the knight two choices: ugly by day, but loyal and faithful for the rest of the time; or beauty by day,  but disgraceful and unfaithful for the rest of the time.  The knight, truly perplexed by his entire situation, and told her to decide.  The woman rewarded him both.  

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