The Invicta steam engine, one of the oldest surviving engines in the world should be far better marketed to Canterbury's millions of visitors. How many come to Canterbury, some by steam train, without even knowing it houses such an historic engine that ran on the first passenger carrying railway line in the world?! Also lamentable that there should be any idea of closing the principal museum of such an historic city. Market it far better and the money could be recouped tenfold.
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Jo Walker
9 years ago
Lovely museum which is under used and under publicised. Many more tourists would enjoy visiting it if they knew about it. The Invicta Engine is a unique piece of history which should be used to encourage visitors. It would be tragic if this museum were to close.
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Polly Thompson
9 years ago
I agree and support the objectives of the consortium and call upon the Council to respect and preserve this impressive historic building
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Thomas Ogier
9 years ago
few things are more important to Canterbury than its Heritage and those who look after it
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Sarah Nigel Miller
9 years ago
Will the running costs be a problem?
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Astrid Goldsmith
9 years ago
This is a very special building which houses a unique museum, we should do all in our power to preserve museums like this as they provide local character in a way that cannot be replicated in militantly planned modern spaces. The range of interesting artefacts and objects in this museum is astonishing - from original Rupert the Bear watercolours to cathedral marble reclaimed from the river - and the building itself lends a great deal of magic to these objects.
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Angela Websdale
9 years ago
Canterbury is an important heritage site that should be supported by a variety of culturally engaging sites for local residents and for visitors to this historic city. It is therefore essential that this wonderful museum is preserved,
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Anonymous
9 years ago
It is an excellent idea to have such a beautiful building dedicated to telling the long and interesting history of Canterbury. So much potential!
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Anonymous
9 years ago
Yet another part of the heritage of Canterbury vanishing to be replaced by something faceless no doubt.
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John Voller
9 years ago
I support fully the aims of the Save Canterbury Heritage Museum.
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Marion Green
9 years ago
It is important to keep a collection of multi-period artefacts and displays telling the story of Canterbury's rich heritage accessible to the wide public. There is currently no other place in the city which does this.
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Ray Laurence
9 years ago
Shame on those in charge David Ford and the elected councillors
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Terence Huckstep
9 years ago
Spent many a happy hour here.
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Ian lane
9 years ago
Strengthen our heritage, not destroy it!!
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Dr Andrew Foster
9 years ago
The list of supporting organisations should speak for itself; it is a strange country that abandons continued discussion/interpretation of its heritage
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Anonymous
9 years ago
Even if you have to rent out the Rupert Bear wing to the Marlowe you cannot close the history section with its very fine building.
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Peter walker
9 years ago
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Over the last 15 years we have used the museum to introduce youngsters and their families to Kent history .
The Benney does not meet those requirements having tried it - it is too geared to art and the galleries do not provide the same learning experience .
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Anonymous
9 years ago
For heavens sake do NOT close our heritage museum - we are one of the most important heritage cities in Britain
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Steven Wisdom
9 years ago
Save this historic piece of art. The community needs it.
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Ben Marsh
9 years ago
This museum can and should play an important part in the cultural and educational landscape of the city and the district. Its closure would be a severe loss to the heritage sector and damage the chance to tell Canterbury's story and offer a venue for children, tourists, and others to engage with local history. At a time of political disaffection and partisanship, we badly need this.
The Invicta steam engine, one of the oldest surviving engines in the world should be far better marketed to Canterbury's millions of visitors. How many come to Canterbury, some by steam train, without even knowing it houses such an historic engine that ran on the first passenger carrying railway line in the world?! Also lamentable that there should be any idea of closing the principal museum of such an historic city. Market it far better and the money could be recouped tenfold.
Lovely museum which is under used and under publicised. Many more tourists would enjoy visiting it if they knew about it. The Invicta Engine is a unique piece of history which should be used to encourage visitors. It would be tragic if this museum were to close.
I agree and support the objectives of the consortium and call upon the Council to respect and preserve this impressive historic building
few things are more important to Canterbury than its Heritage and those who look after it
Will the running costs be a problem?
This is a very special building which houses a unique museum, we should do all in our power to preserve museums like this as they provide local character in a way that cannot be replicated in militantly planned modern spaces. The range of interesting artefacts and objects in this museum is astonishing - from original Rupert the Bear watercolours to cathedral marble reclaimed from the river - and the building itself lends a great deal of magic to these objects.
Canterbury is an important heritage site that should be supported by a variety of culturally engaging sites for local residents and for visitors to this historic city. It is therefore essential that this wonderful museum is preserved,
It is an excellent idea to have such a beautiful building dedicated to telling the long and interesting history of Canterbury. So much potential!
Yet another part of the heritage of Canterbury vanishing to be replaced by something faceless no doubt.
I support fully the aims of the Save Canterbury Heritage Museum.
It is important to keep a collection of multi-period artefacts and displays telling the story of Canterbury's rich heritage accessible to the wide public. There is currently no other place in the city which does this.
Shame on those in charge David Ford and the elected councillors
Spent many a happy hour here.
Strengthen our heritage, not destroy it!!
The list of supporting organisations should speak for itself; it is a strange country that abandons continued discussion/interpretation of its heritage
Even if you have to rent out the Rupert Bear wing to the Marlowe you cannot close the history section with its very fine building.
Over the last 15 years we have used the museum to introduce youngsters and their families to Kent history . The Benney does not meet those requirements having tried it - it is too geared to art and the galleries do not provide the same learning experience .
For heavens sake do NOT close our heritage museum - we are one of the most important heritage cities in Britain
Save this historic piece of art. The community needs it.
This museum can and should play an important part in the cultural and educational landscape of the city and the district. Its closure would be a severe loss to the heritage sector and damage the chance to tell Canterbury's story and offer a venue for children, tourists, and others to engage with local history. At a time of political disaffection and partisanship, we badly need this.