Martyrdom of St Thomas, early 13th century. MS. Harl 5102 (British Library). Thomas Becket, also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London and Thomas à Becket (c1119-1170). Becket was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170. This is the earliest known portrayal of Thomas Becket's murder in Canterbury Cathedral.

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