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The Old Weavers House

Oct 18

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Canterbury. A 15th century half-timbered building (with foundations from the 12th century) on the Great Stour River that was used by Flemish and Huguenot weavers fleeing religious persecution in the 16th and 17th centuries. It is now one of the most photographed buildings in Canterbury. The small interior is adorned with all kinds of bric-a-brac, including a suit of armor and lots of old clocks. At the rear outside is a cozy little beer garden complete with a medieval ducking stool jutting out over the river. This was historically used for punishing "scolds" (women accused by their husbands of talking back too much) and for the judgement of suspected witches (we know how that turned out!) One afternoon I sat out here enjoying delicious bacon wrapped haloumi while watching the punters drift by on the river, and the last night we were in town Bethany and I had some delicious steak and stilton pies. No cask ales available but an IPA from Curious Brewing (a nice craft brewery in nearby Ashford) was a good alternative. Highly recommended if you visit Canterbury.

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