Canterbury is a city in eastern Kent in the South East region of England.

There has been a settlement in Canterbury since prehistoric times.

During World War II the city was severely damaged by bombing after it was targeted by the Luftwaffe in the Baedeker Blitz and, though the cathedral escaped, much of the city was flattened.

The church was St. Martin's, which is still in use today, and is considered the oldest church in England still in use. The abbey (originally dedicated to St Peter, later posthumously re-dedicated to St Augustine himself), cathedral and Saint Martin's together make up a World Heritage site.

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(texts and photos from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canterbury)