From the time of the foundation of its cathedral in 597, Canterbury has been the epicentre of Britain’s ecclesiastical history, and an exceptionally important centre for architectural and visual innovation.

"The sixteen papers collected in this volume explore points of contact across the Latin, Greek and Islamic worlds between c. 1000 and c. 1250.

Contents: Religion and Art in St Alban's City; The late antique Passion of St Alban; Britain's Other Martyrs: Julius, Aaron and Alban at Caerleon; The Origins of St Albans Abbey: Romano-British Cemetery and Anglo-Saxon Monastery; Offa, ...