The city of Canterbury does not have a widely recognized, official motto in the same manner as many other cities, though it is strongly associated with the history of St. Thomas Becket. Its heraldic, civic, and regional identities are often represented by the coat of arms featuring a leopard and choughs, or the Kent motto, 'Invicta'.
Our flag, of a white horse, is called the 'Invicta flag' after Kent's motto 'Invicta' which means 'undefeated' in Latin. Today also marks the feast of St Augustine, who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury in 597 and who founded the English Church.
The Latin name for 'Kent', a county in South East England, is Cantia. The suffix 'bury' derives from the Anglo-Saxon word 'burh' meaning a fort or fortified place or stronghold. So, the name Canterbury, in England, is the 'Stronghold or fortification of Kent'.
What is the motto of the King's School Canterbury?
The School does not have a motto. Thomas Field (Headmaster 1886-96) introduced 'Age dum agis', which was fairly widely used in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It has not survived.
What is the motto of the University of Canterbury?
Being built upon the wealth of the land explains why the College adopted the Latin motto "Ergo tua rura manebunt", meaning "therefore may your fields prosper".
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What does the Canterbury logo mean?
The brand's tagline is "Committed To The Game". Its logo features the silhouettes of three kiwi birds, creating the letters CCC, which represent the initials of the Canterbury Clothing Company and symbolize the three people who founded the company.
University of Canterbury is in the top 2% of the world's universities and is known for its high-quality degrees, research-led teaching, and state-of-the-art facilities.
'Virtus Pollet' used to mean 'Manliness Prevails' - and maybe, in the Latin translation, it still does. However, a more equitable and modern translation is now used: Good Character Prevails.
Medieval variants of the Roman name include Dorobernia and Dorovernia. In Sub-Roman Britain, it was known in Old Welsh as Cair Ceint ("stronghold of Kent"). Occupied by the Jutes, it became known in Old English as Cantwareburh ("stronghold of the Kentish men").
As with many traditional names, Kent has generated several affectionate nicknames used by family and friends. The most common diminutive is simply 'K,' used as a quick reference in casual conversation or written communication.
United Kingdom: No official motto. Sovereign's motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland; In My Defens God Me Defend in Scotland. Uruguay: Liberty or Death (Spanish: Libertad o Muerte).
There's no single "number 1" university, as rankings vary by source, but University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, and Imperial College London consistently lead, often swapping top spots with University College London (UCL) and the London School of Economics (LSE) in major global and UK rankings like QS, THE, and The Times, depending on the specific year and metrics used.
There's no single "best" school in Kent, as it depends on type (state/private, grammar/comprehensive, boys/girls/co-ed) and criteria (results, ethos), but top performers consistently include Dartford Grammar, The Judd School, Tonbridge Grammar, and Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar for state/grammar, while top private options feature Benenden School, Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge School, and The King's School Canterbury.
St Martin's in Canterbury, Kent, is the oldest church in England. We believe it's also the oldest complete standing building. The exterior is partially built of Roman brick and rubble. The interior contains a chancel from the 7th century (altered in the 14th century) and a Norman stone basin.
The university's unofficial coat of arms was accompanied by the Latin motto: Ergo tua rura manebunt (therefore the lands shall remain yours). Because of the land holdings with which the Provincial Government endowed the early University, this was appropriate.
