St Thomas Becket Pilgrim Badge, Boxed With Brief Historical Descripition Statue Subject_St. Rita Author: Pauline Joan Shaw Format:

Author: Pauline Joan Shaw Format: Paperback

Author: Colin Stephenson

A Guide to Beliefs

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St Thomas Becket Pilgrim Badge, Boxed With Brief Historical Descripition Statue Subject_St. Rita Author: Pauline Joan Shaw Format:Beckets martyrdom in 1170 at the hands of King Henry IIs knights, was to ensure Canterburys position as the principal English pilgrim shrine. It was to maintain this position until the mid 15th century, when it was overtaken in popularity by Walsingham and Windsor. Origin and Date: Original found in London and dates from the 14th century. Size: Width 39mm x Height 42mm The mitred bust of Becket within a hexagonal frame and beaded borders. Fixing