British Cartoon Archive, Canterbury

Name: British Cartoon Archive
Address: Canterbury, United Kingdom

#25 among attractions in Canterbury

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The British Cartoon Archive is a department of the University of Kent, at Canterbury in Kent, England, and holds the national collection of political and social-comment cartoons from British newspapers and magazines. Created in 1973, the BCA collection includes 130,000 original drawings by 350 different cartoonists, plus some 90,000 cuttings, and a library of books and magazines. Its website at gives free access to its holdings, including a fully searchable catalogue of 140,000 cartoon images. ()

Coordinates: 51°17'52"N, 1°4'9"E

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to British Cartoon Archive?

Nearby attractions include University of Kent, Canterbury (6 min walk), Chaucer College, Canterbury (14 min walk), St Stephen's Music, Canterbury (19 min walk).

How to get to British Cartoon Archive by public transport?

The nearest stations to British Cartoon Archive:

Bus

Gulbenkian Theatre • Lines: Uni1 (3 min walk)
Darwin College • Lines: Uni1 (4 min walk)

Train

Canterbury West (25 min walk)