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Based in beautiful Kent, England Plus is a company that specialises in half and full day excursions
Specialists in personalised excursions and tours
Based in beautiful Kent, often referred to as the ‘Garden of England’, England Plus is a company that specialises in full day, half day and bespoke tours in the south of England and the nearby continent. We have found that many overseas visitors travelling in Europe often object to travelling on conventional coach tours covering long distances with
a change of accommodation each day. On tours, we aim to avoid one-night stays and give our clients the opportunity to relax, meet the locals and become acquainted with the local area. We use one hand-picked hotel as a base and take day trips out in our new luxurious 7-seater people carrier. Whenever possible, we select the smaller picturesque routes and pause in out of the way places not normally seen by other tourists. In brief, England Plus is dedicated to giving clients a relaxed, memorable time, providing them with real insight into the traditions and culture of Great Britain today.
19/02/2024
The Harbour At Folkestone c.1950
01/01/2024
King Henry IV died in 1413, and it was his last wish to be buried in Canterbury Cathedral rather than Westminster Abbey. He had always had an affinity for Thomas Becket’s cult, which was still thriving at the time, and wanted to be buried adjacent to his shrine.
The body made the journey from London to Kent and was finally laid to rest on the north side of Trinity Chapel.
A rumour began a few weeks after the King’s death that stated that during a dinner party toasting the late King’s life, one guest was reported to have said:
"God knows whether he was a good man; but this I know for certain: while his body was conveying in a small vessel from Westminster towards Canterbury to be buried there, I was one of three persons who threw the co**se into the sea, between Berking and Gravesend."
The rumour went on to say that a storm had been raging at the time, and it was thought the body was considered a bad omen by those onboard, so it was thrown overboard to appease the superstitious sailors.
The rumour persisted for centuries, and in 1832, the Dean and Resident Canons of Canterbury decided to open the tomb to see once and for all if the long-dead king’s body was actually there.
They had to saw open the tomb and cut through the lead case within.
An account of the facts and discoveries was drawn up at the time by the Rev.Dr. Spry, one of the Canons present. His account recalls that they found leather wrappers "of a deep brown colour and earthy smell" and "These wrappers were cut through and lifted off, when, to the astonishment of all present, the face of the deceased King was seen in complete preservation, " it was even noted that Henry’s "thick and matted" russet beard still adorned his chin. The body was apparently in a ‘good’ state, having been embalmed well. The rumours were finally laid to rest.
Source:
Archaeologia Cantiana: Vol. VIII
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/shock-after-opening-king-s-tomb-266178/?fbclid=IwAR150lrPc7s6Yc71y8Be-6s97xdLj6T6PfeZ306ZNCGukBSvxNkUauTbh54
01/01/2024
HAPPY NEW YEAR from in London and across the UK 💙💚
#2024
11/12/2023
01/11/2023
Stormy day on the Downs
25/10/2023
Early morning after the rain
11/10/2023
In Leeds Castle in September
08/10/2023
Tracing a client’s genealogy in Lydd
24/09/2023
A very interesting museum with a very eclectic collection
20/09/2023
Really love it there! In all weathers!
17/09/2023
Riverwalk in beautiful Durham
13/09/2023
Quaint Sandwich
03/09/2023
Bordeaux region: endless vineyards, beautiful countryside, amazing chateaus and exquisite wines 🍷
27/08/2023
Sandwich Festival today
16/08/2023
Always a joy wandering around the streets of Rye
07/08/2023
A prominent former pub described as a “town’s roughest” has been transformed into an eye-catching boutique hotel with a fine-dining restaurant.
06/08/2023
Walking on the Cliffs
30/07/2023
Super flower display both inside and outside!
19/07/2023
The site of that very battle. 1066. Battle of Hastings
#1066
12/07/2023
An absolutely extraordinary place!
09/07/2023
A little drizzly, but a great day
05/07/2023
Beautiful views! Beautiful park! Beautiful architecture!
02/07/2023
Gorgeous Sissinghurst!
25/06/2023
Beautiful England
18/06/2023
Very grand!
14/06/2023
Beautiful and extremely interesting!
07/06/2023
View from the roof of the Great Tower
04/06/2023
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