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English rock band
Canterbury were an English rock band, formed in Basingstoke, Hampshire, in 2005. The band consisted of guitarist and vocalist Mike Sparks, bassist and
Canterbury_(band)
British musical scene
psychedelia. The Canterbury scene was born from the ashes of The Wilde Flowers, a psych-pop outfit active in the mid to late 60s. After the band broke up in
Canterbury_scene
Cathedral city in Kent, England
Canterbury (/ˈkæntərbəri/ KAN-tər-bər-ee or /-bɛri/ -berr-ee) is a city and UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Canterbury district, county of Kent, England;
Canterbury
English band from the Canterbury area
Caravan are an English rock band from the Canterbury area, founded by former Wilde Flowers members David Sinclair, Richard Sinclair, Pye Hastings, and
Caravan_(band)
Topics referred to by the same term
Canterbury is a city located in the county of Kent in southeast England. It may also refer to: Canterbury, New South Wales, a suburb of Sydney Electoral
Canterbury_(disambiguation)
2015 documentary film
Opposition (2012). Romantic Warriors III: Canterbury Tales begins with The Wilde Flowers, the archetypal Canterbury scene band. Rare period performance footage
Romantic Warriors III: Canterbury Tales
Romantic_Warriors_III:_Canterbury_Tales
Church in Kent, England
Canterbury Cathedral is the cathedral of the archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual leader of the Church of England and symbolic leader of the worldwide
Canterbury_Cathedral
1978 studio album by Bruford
(and co-writing) presence, the album does not sound much like the Canterbury bands, and is instead closer to contemporaries Brand X (whose keyboardist
Feels_Good_to_Me
English bassist, guitarist, and vocalist (born 1948)
guitarist, and vocalist who has been a member of several bands of the Canterbury scene. Born in Canterbury, England, both his father (Dick Sinclair) and grandfather
Richard_Sinclair
Caravan: Canterbury band, active primarily during the 1970s Caravan of Dreams: Solo project of Caravan bassist Richard Sinclair Cardiacs: English band Cast:
List of progressive rock artists
List_of_progressive_rock_artists
Story collection by Geoffrey Chaucer
The Canterbury Tales (Middle English: Tales of Caunterbury) are an anthology of twenty-four short stories written in Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer
The_Canterbury_Tales
English progressive rock band
Camel are an English progressive rock band formed in Guildford, Surrey, in 1971. Led by guitarist Andrew Latimer, they have released fourteen studio albums
Camel_(band)
Band Together was a musical concert put on for the people of Canterbury, New Zealand, as a response to the 2010 Canterbury earthquake which had occurred
Band_Together
English rock band
Syd Arthur were an English psychedelic rock band, formed in Canterbury in 2003 by brothers frontman Liam and bassist Joel Magill, drummer Fred Rother and
Syd_Arthur
Pipe band in Christchurch, New Zealand
The Canterbury Caledonian Society Pipe Band is a grade one pipe band based in Christchurch, New Zealand. The band's Pipe Major is Jamie Hawke; lead drummer
Canterbury Caledonian Society Pipe Band
Canterbury_Caledonian_Society_Pipe_Band
Soft Machine are an English rock band from Canterbury formed in mid-1966. As a central band of the Canterbury scene, the group became one of the first
Soft_Machine_discography
British prog rock band
the late 1960s. The band was one of the wellsprings of the progressive rock Canterbury scene. Founded in 1966 as Bruno's Blues Band by guitarist Phil Miller
Delivery_(British_band)
British musician
The Wilde Flowers disbanded in October 1967. The band are considered originators for the Canterbury scene, despite the fact they never released any material
Pye_Hastings
1983 studio album by Diamond Head
Canterbury is the third studio album by British heavy metal band Diamond Head. It was recorded and released in 1983, reaching number 32 on the UK Albums
Canterbury_(album)
British rock band
were a British rock band active during the 1970s, led by the keyboardist Alan Gowen. The group were associated with the Canterbury scene. The original
Gilgamesh_(band)
English progressive rock band
Khan were an English progressive rock band of the Canterbury Scene during 1971-1972. Formed by Steve Hillage from Uriel, the initial line-up was Steve
Khan_(band)
English rock band
Hatfield and the North and National Health, although the band have no geographical connection to Canterbury. Their music can be described as progressive rock
Egg_(band)
English musician (born 1950)
the best-loved of the so-called 'Canterbury' bands". (Coe's novel The Rotters' Club takes its title from the band's second album.) Hatfield broke up in
Dave Stewart (musician, born 1950)
Dave_Stewart_(musician,_born_1950)
Auxiliary force of the British Army
Sevenoaks areas City of Canterbury, one company These totalled 2910 musketeers, 1757 corslets, and 293 horse. The trained bands were called out in 1639
Kent_Trained_Bands
English musician (1947–2013)
drummer and percussionist of the Canterbury scene progressive rock band Caravan. He was one of the founding members of the band in 1968 and remained with them
Richard_Coughlan
A pipe band is a musical ensemble consisting of pipers and drummers. There are many such bands in the world, which play for ceremonial purposes, recreation
List_of_pipe_bands
English rock band
Soft Machine are an English rock band from Canterbury, Kent. The band were formed in 1966 by Mike Ratledge, Robert Wyatt, Kevin Ayers, Daevid Allen and
Soft_Machine
English rock band
experimental Canterbury scene rock band that lasted from October 1972 to June 1975, with some reunions thereafter. In mid 1972 the band grew out of a
Hatfield_and_the_North
English rock and jazz bassist
the Canterbury scene progressive rock band Soft Machine. Babbington started his musical career in 1958, playing double bass in local jazz bands. At the
Roy_Babbington
Musical artist
guitarist. He was a prominent member of the Canterbury scene, as a member of Soft Machine and other bands. Starting in 1963 as bassist with The Daevid
Hugh_Hopper
Military unit
Royal Artillery Dover Band (dates unknown); Royal Artillery Canterbury Band (dates unknown). The Royal Artillery Mounted Band was founded at Woolwich
Royal_Artillery_Band
City in Canterbury, New Zealand
500. It is located in the Canterbury Region, near the centre of the east coast of the South Island, east of the Canterbury Plains. It is located near
Christchurch
English drummer (1950–2006)
who later resided in France. He is best known for his work in the Canterbury scene bands Gong, Hatfield and the North and National Health. Pyle joined Phil
Pip_Pyle
British heavy metal band
album. The band tried a more experimental sounding follow-up to Borrowed Time, tentatively titled Making Music which was re-named Canterbury in 1983. Using
Diamond_Head_(British_band)
English progressive rock band (1970–1972)
Quiet Sun were an English progressive rock band from the Canterbury scene consisting of Phil Manzanera (guitars), Bill MacCormick (bass), Dave Jarrett
Quiet_Sun
1998 compilation album by various
Canterburied Sounds is a series of four CDs of archival Canterbury scene recordings compiled from the private collection of Brian Hopper. The set includes
Canterburied_Sounds
1970 studio album by Caravan
is the second album by Canterbury scene band Caravan, released on 4 September 1970. The album is representative of the Canterbury scene genre, featuring
If I Could Do It All Over Again, I'd Do It All Over You
If_I_Could_Do_It_All_Over_Again,_I'd_Do_It_All_Over_You
February 2011 earthquake in New Zealand
time (23:51 UTC, 21 February). The Mw 6.2 (ML 6.3) earthquake struck the Canterbury Region in the South Island, centred 6.7 kilometres (4.2 mi) south-east
2011_Christchurch_earthquake
British musician (born 1947)
associated with the psychedelic/progressive rock Canterbury Scene since the late 1960s. He became famous with the band Caravan and was responsible as a songwriter
Dave_Sinclair
Föhn cloud formation in New Zealand
northerly wind known as a "nor'wester". In Canterbury, where it is a well known feature, it is also called the Canterbury arch. It also occurs in Otago and Marlborough
Nor'west_arch
British singer (born 1950)
English singer formerly associated with the UK Canterbury scene. Gaskin was lead vocalist in British folk-prog band Spirogyra (1969–1974). From 1973 to 1976
Barbara_Gaskin
British progressive rock band
Caravan of Dreams were a British progressive rock band from the Canterbury scene. Led by Richard Sinclair, it evolved from the short-lived Going Going
Caravan_of_Dreams_(band)
American progressive rock band
2018. Glass has a cameo in the 2015 film about the Canterbury scene, Romantic Warriors III: Canterbury Tales, and appears more extensively (over 26 minutes
Glass_(band)
British rock band (1964–1967)
The Wilde Flowers were an English psychedelic rock band from Canterbury, Kent. Formed in 1964, the group originally featured lead vocalist Kevin Ayers
The_Wilde_Flowers
Instrumental jazz rock band
instrumental jazz rock band led by French drummer Pierre Moerlen which developed as an offshoot of the Canterbury scene band Gong founded and led by
Pierre_Moerlen's_Gong
English emo band
were an English emo band based in Canterbury, Kent. They formed in 2012 and were previously signed to Hopeless Records. The band released three albums
Moose_Blood
Reserves of British Army
Battalion Headquarters and Headquarters Company, at Leros Barracks, Canterbury Band of the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment A Company, at MoD Manston
List of current Army Reserve units of the British Army
List_of_current_Army_Reserve_units_of_the_British_Army
British guitarist (born 1951)
1969, Hillage began studies at the University of Kent in Canterbury, befriending local bands Caravan and Spirogyra and occasionally jamming with them
Steve_Hillage
English progressive folk band (1971–1973)
original incarnation of the band produced no recordings, and ended when Cockerham left to attend the University of Kent at Canterbury. In December 1969, Cockerham
Spirogyra_(band)
British folk rock band
Oysterband (originally The Oyster Band) is a British folk rock and folk punk band formed in Canterbury around 1976. The band retired as a touring act in 2025
Oysterband
American sunshine pop band
Both are taken from the group's debut album. The band's 1967 self-titled LP was released through Canterbury Records and besides featuring the hit single "Yellow
The_Yellow_Balloon_(band)
Royal New Zealand Navy ship from 2006
HMNZS Canterbury is a multi-role vessel (MRV) of the Royal New Zealand Navy. She was commissioned in June 2007, and is the second ship of the Royal New
HMNZS_Canterbury_(L421)
1944 British film by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger
A Canterbury Tale is a 1944 British film by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger starring Eric Portman, Sheila Sim, Dennis Price and Sgt. John Sweet;
A_Canterbury_Tale
British musician (1938–2024)
May 1938 – 18 March 2024) was a British musician associated with the Canterbury scene who played saxophones, flute and clarinet. Hastings was born in
Jimmy_Hastings
Canadian rock band
Rush is a Canadian rock band, formed in Toronto in 1968. The band's original line-up included guitarist Alex Lifeson, drummer John Rutsey, and bassist
Rush_(band)
Annual British Television Awards
(BBC Two) Real Life: Childrens of the Miners' Strike – Mark Stokes (ITV) Canterbury Tales: "The Man of Law's Tale" – Sean Bobbitt (BBC One) Pleasureland –
Royal Television Society Craft & Design Awards
Royal_Television_Society_Craft_&_Design_Awards
American dance caller (1931–2026)
Get Them Great Chunes (alongside the Sugar River String Band) (Two Fiddles, 2007) With Canterbury Country Orchestra Mistwold (F&W Records F74-FW-5, 1974)
Dudley_Laufman
1968 music album by Caravan
Caravan is the debut album by the British Canterbury scene and progressive rock band Caravan. It was released by Verve Forecast in January (UK) and March
Caravan_(Caravan_album)
Ray Pearson. Recurring guest: Nedra Volz as Emma Tisdale. 59 21 "The Canterbury Crock" Dick Moder Bruce Howard April 10, 1981 (1981-04-10) 167137 After
List of The Dukes of Hazzard episodes
List_of_The_Dukes_of_Hazzard_episodes
International rock band
Gong are a rock band associated with the Canterbury scene. They incorporate elements of psychedelic rock, jazz and space rock into their musical style
Gong_(band)
and rector of Sicily Peter of Canterbury (died c. 610), the first abbot of the monastery of SS. Peter and Paul in Canterbury Peter of Pavia (bishop) (died
List of people with given name Peter
List_of_people_with_given_name_Peter
White (screenplay); Nicolas Cage, Rose Byrne, Ben Mendelsohn, Chandler Canterbury, Lara Robinson, Nadia Townsend, Alan Hopgood, Benita Collings, Adrienne
List of American films of 2009
List_of_American_films_of_2009
1977 studio album by Caravan
Better by Far is the eighth studio album by Canterbury scene rock band Caravan. All songs composed by Pye Hastings, except where noted. Caravan Pye Hastings
Better_by_Far
were all products that blend local and imported honey; the NRL and the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have launched an investigation after News Corp Australia
List of The Weekly with Charlie Pickering episodes
List_of_The_Weekly_with_Charlie_Pickering_episodes
1999 live album by Caravan
Canterbury Comes to London: Live from Astoria is a live album by the progressive rock band Caravan from 17 September 1997 at The Astoria, London, being
Live: Canterbury Comes to London
Live:_Canterbury_Comes_to_London
English poet, academic and Anglican priest (born 1957)
Seventy sonnets for Christian year (Canterbury Press Norwich) ISBN 978-1-84825-274-5 2013: The Singing Bowl (Canterbury Press Norwich) ISBN 978-1-84825-541-8
Malcolm_Guite
American adult film actress
pornographic film (at the time), The Ribald Tales of Canterbury (1985), a version of Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. In 1993, she was inducted into the
Hyapatia_Lee
Band rotunda in Christchurch, New Zealand
initially to hold band equipment. "Edmonds Band Rotunda". Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 27 August 2024. "Thomas Edmonds' band rotunda". Canterbury Stories. Retrieved
Edmonds_Band_Rotunda
British keyboardist and flutist (1943–2025)
(6 May 1943 – 5 February 2025) was a British musician. A part of the Canterbury scene, he was a founding member of Soft Machine. He was the last founding
Mike_Ratledge
transferred to genus Euthygomphus. Anselmella Girault, 1925 Wasp Anselm of Canterbury Antechinus rosamondae Ride, 1964 Marsupial mammal Rosamund Clifford "A
List of organisms named after famous people (born before 1800)
List_of_organisms_named_after_famous_people_(born_before_1800)
Scottish musician (born 1950)
the blackness of bands like Weather Report, but offered more accessible melodies and rock power than the more "intellectual" Canterbury fusion scene presented
Neil Murray (British musician)
Neil_Murray_(British_musician)
Musical artist
in jazz and jazz rock, and his collaborations with musicians from the Canterbury scene. MacRae studied at the New South Wales Conservatorium of Music and
Dave_MacRae
English keyboardist (1945–2002)
a band that played soul music and featured Rod Stewart, Peter Green, and Mick Fleetwood. Fleetwood later said Barden's recruitment into the band kick-started
Peter_Bardens
1973 studio album by Caravan
fifth studio album released by the Canterbury scene band Caravan. Richard Sinclair and Steve Miller left the band prior to the recording of this album
For Girls Who Grow Plump in the Night
For_Girls_Who_Grow_Plump_in_the_Night
English musician (1943–2022)
II-listed Tudor manor house in Wickhambreaux, near Canterbury in Kent, to which she retired after leaving the band in 1998, and worked on her solo material. For
Christine_McVie
Performing in the 1960s, he joined up with Graham Flight from the Canterbury band 'Wild Flowers', which spawned both 'Soft Machine' and 'Caravan'. In
John_Row_(poet)
Soft Machine are an English jazz-rock band from Canterbury. Formed in mid-1966, the group originally consisted of drummer and vocalist Robert Wyatt, guitarists
List of Soft Machine and spin-off band members
List_of_Soft_Machine_and_spin-off_band_members
Family Band Cavetown Clean Bandit Isaac's Aircraft Katrina and the Waves Mallory Knox Olivia Newton-John Pink Floyd Camden N-dubz Canterbury Bodyrockers
List of music artists and bands from England
List_of_music_artists_and_bands_from_England
English musician (born 1954)
1983. In 2010 the Quartet joined forces with Syd Arthur, a Canterbury psychedelic rock band whose members studied with Hues while at Christ Church University
Jack_Hues
1968 studio album by The Soft Machine
Daevid Allen and Larry Nowlin, Soft Machine were one of the central bands in the Canterbury scene and had been staples of the London underground, playing the
The Soft Machine (Soft Machine album)
The_Soft_Machine_(Soft_Machine_album)
Musical artist
Head) was a Canterbury scene and jazz rock supergroup founded in January 1978 and active throughout the Eighties. Main source: Jazz-rock band Soft Heap
Soft_Heap_(band)
chiave del Canterbury sound (in Italian) Scotsman Obituaries: Joan Hills, Scottish artist at forefront of underground art scene Prominent band singer Khalid
Deaths_in_March_2024
English poet, painter and singer (1931–1999)
Ayers, who later became associated with the Canterbury scene and were founding members of the Canterbury bands Gong and Soft Machine. June later moved to
Lady_June
fantasy. Measly Middle Ages: HHTV's Royalty Today: Henry II's pilgrimage to Canterbury as penance for the death of Thomas Becket. All your misdeeds can now be
List of Horrible Histories (2009 TV series) episodes
List_of_Horrible_Histories_(2009_TV_series)_episodes
English progressive rock band
Mole were an English progressive rock band associated with the Canterbury scene. Robert Wyatt formed the band in October 1971 after he left Soft Machine
Matching_Mole
Earthquake in New Zealand
The 2010 Canterbury earthquake (also known as the Darfield earthquake) struck the South Island of New Zealand with a moment magnitude of 7.1 at 4:35 am
2010_Canterbury_earthquake
English progressive rock group
Centipede were an English jazz/progressive rock/big band with more than 50 members, organized and led by the British free jazz pianist Keith Tippett. Formed
Centipede_(band)
1972 studio album by Matching Mole
Matching Mole is the debut album from the English progressive rock/Canterbury scene band Matching Mole released on CBS in 1972. All Songs Copyright MCPS
Matching_Mole_(album)
Arena in Christchurch, New Zealand
Te Kaha, initially known as the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena and currently known for sponsorship reasons as One New Zealand Stadium, is a multi-use sports
Te_Kaha_(stadium)
Remake of the 1925 film December 7, 1959 Never So Few Co-production with Canterbury Productions December 18, 1959 The Gazebo Co-production with Avon Productions
List of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films (1950–1959)
List_of_Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer_films_(1950–1959)
Award
Ernest William Nye, Engineering Inspector, Post Office Telephone Area, Canterbury. Alexander O'Brien, Assistant Wharfinger, J. & J. Mack & Sons Ltd. John
1946 New Year Honours (British Empire Medal)
1946_New_Year_Honours_(British_Empire_Medal)
British drummer
Campbell Stan Campbell 1988 Skaboosh Freetown 1991 Todd Dillingham Wilde Canterbury Dream 1993 Todo Dillingham Vastrmpty Spaces 1994 Bevis Frond Sprawl 1995
Andy_Ward_(musician)
1975 studio album by Hatfield and the North
The Rotters' Club is the second album by the English Canterbury scene rock band Hatfield and the North, released in March 1975. It was in part an inspiration
The_Rotters'_Club_(album)
Public school in Canterbury, Kent, England
Kent College, Canterbury is an English co-educational private school for boarding and day pupils between the ages of 3 months and 18 years. It was founded
Kent_College
French bass player
Greaves (playing keyboards), Pip Pyle (drums) and Moze formed a short-lived band. Moze is of Seminole descent. "Magma Web Press Book". Calyx history of Gong
Francis_Moze
1976 greatest hits album by Caravan
Canterbury Tales: The Best of Caravan is the 1976 compilation album released by Caravan. It was expanded, repackaged and released in 1994. Notes: "For
The Best of Caravan – Canterbury Tales
The_Best_of_Caravan_–_Canterbury_Tales
Endowments) (Saul Church of England Primary School) Order 2017 708 Diocese of Canterbury (Educational Endowments) (Capel-le-Ferne Primary School) Order 2017 709
List of statutory instruments of the United Kingdom, 2017
List_of_statutory_instruments_of_the_United_Kingdom,_2017
English progressive rock band
progressive rock band associated with the Canterbury scene. Founded in 1975, the band featured members of keyboardist Dave Stewart's band Hatfield and the
National_Health
English progressive rock/jazz guitarist
central part of the Canterbury scene. He was born in Barnet, Hertfordshire. Self-taught on guitar, Miller formed his first band, Delivery, at age 17
Phil_Miller
Public school in Canterbury, Kent, England
St Edmund's School Canterbury is a private day and boarding school located in Canterbury, Kent, England and established in 1749. The extensive school
St_Edmund's_School_Canterbury
CANTERBURY BAND
CANTERBURY BAND
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name of uncertain origin; perhaps from Waterperry in Oxfordshire, which is named with Old English pyrige ‘pear tree’, to which was later added Middle English water to distinguish it from nearby Woodperry.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained.Probably a variant of Swiss German Bandi, or German Bender or Bänder (see Bander).Hungarian (Bándy) : variant of Bandi.
Girl/Female
English Norse Teutonic
Introduced from Germany by 11th century St Anselm, who became Archbishop of Canterbury.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Canterbury in Kent, named in Old English as Cantwaraburg ‘fortified town (burgh) of the people (wara) of Kent’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for someone who fitted wooden or metal hoops on wooden casks and barrels, from an agent derivative of Middle English hoop ‘hoop’, ‘band’.
Surname or Lastname
English (East Anglia) and German
English (East Anglia) and German : from Middle English pilegrim, pelgrim, Middle High German bilgerīn, pilgerīn ‘pilgrim’ (Latin peregrinus, pelegrinus ‘traveler’), a nickname for a person who had been on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land or to some seat of devotion nearer home, such as Santiago de Compostella, Rome, or Canterbury. Such pilgrimages were often imposed as penances, graver sins requiring more arduous journeys. In both England and Germany Pilgrim was occasionally used as a personal name, from which the surname could also have arisen.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Atterberry.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : of uncertain origin. Reaney suggests that it may be habitational name from Wincheap Street in Canterbury, but this origin is not supported by the present-day distribution of the surname, which is heavily concentrated in northeastern England.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Prayer
Girl/Female
Tamil
Bandita | பநà¯à®¤à¯€à®¤à®¾
Blessed
Bandita | பநà¯à®¤à¯€à®¤à®¾
Male
Hungarian
Pet form of Hungarian András, BANDI means "man; warrior."
Boy/Male
Shakespearean
King Henry V' Archbishop of Canterbury.
Surname or Lastname
English, southern French, and German
English, southern French, and German : from a vernacular form of the Latin personal name (H)adrianus, originally an ethnic name denoting someone from the coast of the Adriatic (Latin Adria). It was adopted as a cognomen by the emperor who ruled ad 117–138. It was also borne by several minor saints, in particular an early martyr at Nicomedia (died c.304), the patron saint of soldiers and butchers. There was an English St. Adrian (died 710), born in North Africa; he was abbot of St. Augustine’s, Canterbury, and his cult enjoyed a brief vogue after the discovery of his supposed remains in 1091. Later, the name was adopted by several popes, including the only pope of English birth, Nicholas Breakspear, who reigned as Adrian IV (1154–59).
Boy/Male
Shakespearean
King Richard III' Cardinal Bourchier, Archbishop of Canterbury.
Boy/Male
English German
Introduced from Germany by 11th century St Anselm, who became Archbishop of Canterbury.
Surname or Lastname
English, German, and Jewish (Ashkenazic)
English, German, and Jewish (Ashkenazic) : metonymic occupational name for a maker of hoops and bands, etc., from Middle English band, bond, Middle High German, Middle Low German bant, German Band denoting something used for tying or binding: ‘hoop’, ‘metal band’, ‘fetter’, ‘shackle’.Old spelling of the Dutch cognates Bant, Bande, from Middle Dutch bant ‘band’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Middle English personal name Elfegh, Alfeg, Old English Ælfhēah, composed of the elements ælf ‘elf’ + hēah ‘high’. The name was sometimes bestowed in honor of St. Alphege (954–1012), archbishop of Canterbury, who was stoned to death by the Danes, and came to be revered as a martyr.
Boy/Male
Shakespearean
King Henry the Eighth' Archbishop of Canterbury.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a Middle English personal name Dunstan, composed of Old English dunn ‘dark’, ‘brown’ + stÄn ‘stone’. This name was borne by a 10th-century archbishop of Canterbury who was later canonized.English : habitational name from Dunstone in Devon, named from Old English DunstÄnestÅ«n ‘settlement of Dunstan’ (as in 1). The surname is still chiefly common in Devon, but there are places in other parts of the country with similar names but different etymologies (e.g. Dunstan in Northumbria, Dunston in Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Staffordshire, and Derbyshire), which may possibly have contributed to the surname.Scottish : partly perhaps the same as 1, but there is a place named Dunstane in Roxburghshire, which may also be a source of the surname.
Surname or Lastname
English and German
English and German : from the Germanic personal name Anselm, composed of the elements ans- ‘god’ + helma ‘protection’, ‘helmet’. The personal name was taken to France and England by St Anselm (c.1033–1109), known as the Father of Scholasticism. He was born in Aosta, Italy, joined the Benedictine order at Bec in Normandy, France, and in 1093 became archbishop of Canterbury, England.
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