How a medieval martyr shaped the landscape of London
In short: Explore how the influence of Thomas Becket permeated medieval London life, from architectural landmarks to the city's very infrastructure, until the Reformation.
Professor Caroline Barron examines the enduring legacy of Thomas Becket in the capital. The lecture traces how his presence shaped London through the hospital in Southwark, the Becket family home in Cheapside—which later became the hall of the Mercers’ Company—and the construction of the first stone bridge over the Thames, funded by offerings to his chapel.
Becket's impact endured right up to the moment Henry VIII commanded his shrine be demolished and his name struck from every liturgical text.
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