This film showing books, manuscripts and other sources from the early modern era draws on the fine collections held by Canterbury Cathedral Archives and Library. For in addition to the early medieval material on the UNESCO UK Memory of the World Register, its great ecclesiastical and civic collections, include materials from the turbulent Tudor and Stuart centuries – from early printed books to stunning royal charters.

Cressida Williams leads the staff team of the Cathedral Archives and Library, which cares for the manuscript and book collection of the Cathedral and other local organisations. Having qualified as an archivist in 1997, she is particularly interested in medieval charters and seals, as well as architectural records.

Access to this film screening will be granted freely to anyone booking at least one of the History Weekend lecture tickets. This is an online event, delivered via Microsoft Teams. Ticket holders will be emailed access details prior to the event.