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Title: Canterbury Registry Office
Post by: Annielizz on Thursday 17 July 14 13:21 BST (UK)

I'm trying to find where the Registry Office in Canterbury used to be during the 1940s/1950s and would appreciate it if anyone can tell me.  I know that after that time it was relocated to Stour Street and has now been moved again.  I have a vague recollection of a relative telling me that the Registry Office used to be located in the Dane John gardens, but this may be incorrect.

Thanks

Title: Re: Canterbury Registry Office
Post by: stanmapstone on Thursday 17 July 14 14:31 BST (UK)

 In 1954 the Superintendent Registrar was at 80 Castle Street, Registrars of Births and Deaths at 76 Castle Street.

Stan

Title: Re: Canterbury Registry Office
Post by: Annielizz on Thursday 17 July 14 15:36 BST (UK)

Thank you Stan, that's very helpful.
Annie

Title: Re: Canterbury Registry Office
Post by: Chris Doran on Thursday 24 July 14 16:31 BST (UK)

Going back a bit further, Kelly's 1938 Directory of Kent has:-

Superintendent registrar: G W Marks, municipal offices, Dane John.
Registrar of marriages, births & deaths, Harry Rose: 80 Castle St.

Title: Re: Canterbury Registry Office
Post by: Annielizz on Friday 25 July 14 21:40 BST (UK)

That's very interesting, thank you Chris, that's solved a mystery for me.
Annie