Canterbury (Kent, England)
Thomas Becket was buried in the cathedral at Canterbury. The cathedral became a major destination for pilgrims because he was buried there.
Canterbury cathedral was the location of the martyrdom of St Thomas Becket.
Thomas Becket was the Archbishop of Canterbury. His connection was that he was the Archbishop in Canterbury Cathedral.
he was murdered in Canterbury cathedral
Becket lived near Canterbury Cathedral.
The shrine of Thomas à Becket is there, close to where he was murdered by knights of King Henry II.
In Cantebury Cathedral.
Canterbury cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral.
Canterbury Cathedral, in Canterbury, Kent.
Henry was very upset, Thomas' body was buried in the Cathedral. Not long after Thomas was made a Saint.
One of the most famous people buried at Canterbury is Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury during the 12th century. Becket was murdered in 1170 and later became a saint. His tomb at Canterbury Cathedral became a popular pilgrimage site during the Middle Ages.