Thomas Becket and London

This lecture will explore how the influence of Thomas Becket permeated city life in medieval London. A lecture by Professor Caroline Barron,  Royal Holloway, University of London 25 February 2020 6:00pm UK Time https://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-an... ‘St Thomas has adorned…London by his rising and Canterbury by his setting’. This lecture will explore how the influence of Thomas Becket permeated city life in medieval London until Henry VIII ordered the destruction of his shrine and the removal of his name from all liturgical books. It will include consideration of the first stone bridge over the Thames made possible by offerings in the chapel dedicated to him; the hospital in Southwark; and the Becket family home in Cheapside (later the hall of the Mercers’ Company). Gresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: https://gresham.ac.uk/support/