The Canterbury Pilgrims And Early Settlers Association Formed – 8th October 1923
On 8th October 1923, in close relationship with the Canterbury Historical Association, the ‘Canterbury Pilgrims Association’ was formed. This was founded ‘…to perpetuate a feeling of veneration for the early pioneers and promote social, literary and historical interest…’ Unlike the early Canterbury Historical Associations ‘in your face’ approach to keeping Canterbury’s history alive-and-well with the …
