During the dark ages the tribal peoples of Western Europe found a solution for their hatred and fear of one another in their acceptance of Christendom. Whatever wars they waged against each other, the doors of the Churches were open to every believer. In this feature we explore the religious institutions in Nord-Pas-de-Calais in France and Kent in England. Monks helped turn swamps into prime agricultural land, magnificent cathedrals were built, the miracles that occurred in Boulogne and Canterbury saw the start of the first tour operators, and Kings challenged the church for the wealth that found its way into religious coffers. This is part 4 of 4 in which we cross the English Channel to explore the Roman connection between Nord-Pas-de-Calais in France and Kent, in England. For more information: check out episode #157 in the International category.
About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.