Saint Thomas Becket – World Celebrity Healer
A major exhibition in the context of Becket’s story, Canterbury pilgrimage and health & wellbeing.
2020 marked the 900th anniversary of Thomas Becket's birth, 850th of his death, and 800th of moving Becket's relics to a new tomb and chapel in Canterbury Cathedral.
Miracles after Becket’s murder, recorded in stained glass, led to Europe-wide spread of relics and images, making Becket a world ‘celebrity’. As well as presenting this story, displays will explore Becket’s fame as a sy
Admission free, donations encouraged.
Closed Mondays.
The Beaney
18 High Street
Canterbury Kent CT1 2RA
Sat 29 May to Sun 4 Jul 2021