What's this? Graffiti-daubed subways and run-down buildings listed as among Canterbury's attractions in a new tourist guide?

Using the city council’s slogan Canterbury -Simply Inspirational, it appears to be an authentic publication.

But the clue is in the words "alternative guide" in the top right hand corner of the booklet.

And when the reader flicks through, they discover a tongue-in-cheek look at the grottiest elements of the city.

Professionally produced, the guide is divided into categories including places to stay, eat and drink, art and culture, natural attractions and even the "scaffolding festival 2008".

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Under places to stay, it highlights areas where the homeless sleep and under where to eat and drink, it ignores the city’s many fine restaurants but publicises the stalls which sell roasted nuts, hot dogs and ice-creams.

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