Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral from the south-west
Photo: Suicasmo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The late twelfth and early thirteenth century glass is among the oldest in England. Deep blues and ruby, medallions telling stories, and windows connected with the shrine of Thomas Becket.

PlaceDetails
LocationCanterbury, South East England, England
TypeCathedral
PeriodMedieval
Glass artistsMedieval glaziers

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Published 19 October 2026 · Last updated