Canterbury in Kent, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
George Robert Canning
| | 4th Lord Harris | |
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 10, 2018
1. George Robert Canning Marker
George Robert Canning
4th Lord Harris
He was distinguished by his public service
beyond the seas and in his own country and county
and held in grateful memory by all lovers of
cricket and field games. His name is inscribed
for remembrance here on the wall of this
cloistered garden which by his help was made
and consecrated for all time to the memory of the
men and women of Kent who fell in the Great War
Born 3rd February 1851 Died 24th March 1932
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Sports • War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is February 3, 1851.
Location. 51° 16.754′ N, 1° 5.085′ E. Marker is in Canterbury, England, in Kent. It can be reached from the intersection of Burgate and Sun Street, on the right when traveling west. Located on the campus of Canterbury Cathedral. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canterbury, England CT1 2EH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Buffs (within shouting distance of this marker); Kent World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Plane Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); The Friends' Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); The Canterbury War Horse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Infirmary Ruins (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Thomas Ingoldsby (about 120 meters away); Burgate (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canterbury.
Also see . . . George Harris, 4th Baron Harris on Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 3, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 10, 2018
2. George Robert Canning Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 252 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 3, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
