Aphra Behn Display
Canterbury Cathedral Archives, The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2EH
Aphra Behn (1640-1689), professional playwright, poet, novelist and translator, was born in Canterbury as Aphra Johnson. She is widely recognised as the first professional woman writer in English. Here is a rare opportunity to see the extraordinary documents and printed materials related to her life and work.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 19 September:
- 1000, 1100, 1200 & 1400
Location & directions
Canterbury Cathedral Archives, The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2EH
- Directions:
- Please report to the Visitor Centre Reception and you will be directed to the meeting place to start this visit.
- Contact on day:
- Melodie Robson
- Telephone number:
- +441227862749
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Booking online only. Tickets are limited to 2 per person.
- Booking contact name:
- Visits Team
- Booking telephone number:
- +441227762862
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://buy2.myonlinebooking.co.uk/canterburycathedral/sessions.aspx?tid=18
- Booking opens:
- 02 Jun 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 18 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
If you require a disabled parking space please contact [email protected] Dogs are welcome on site but are not allowed in the Archives and Library building where this event will be taking place
Additional information
The event will take place in the reading room of the Archives and Library building. Your ticket does not entitle you to free entry to Canterbury Cathedral after the event has finished.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 15
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
