The South Transept and Poets' Corner

Geoffrey Chaucer (1343 - 1400) is buried here. He wrote 'The Canterbury Tales' about Pilgrims travelling to Canterbury Cathedral.

Chaucer's Tomb

There are memorials to many other famous poets and musicians.

Handel's memorial
Shakespear's memorial
Doubting Thomas

There is a very old painting of Doubting Thomas and Jesus. You can read the story in The Bible, John chapter 20 verses 24 - 29.

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