Canterbury Cathedral summer programme highlights women's history

Canterbury Cathedral launches a summer programme of events, talks, and activities focused on women who have shaped its history. The programme follows the appointment of Dame Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury in early 2026, the first woman to hold the position. It also highlights Queen Bertha of Kent (c. 539–c. 612), whose influence may have led to the cathedral's founding, and Elizabeth I of Tudor England. The programme is designed for families and those interested in history, Christianity, and influential women.