The badges date back to the early Middle Ages and gained popularity in the 12th century after Thomas Becket's death inspired mass pilgrimages to Canterbury Cathedral. Pilgrim badges fell out of ...

it depicts Sir Thomas of Canterbury, murdered by knights loyal to King Henry II who had, in frustration, asked: who will rid me of this troublesome priest? These pilgrim badges were mass produced ...

The shell is still the symbol of the region today. Pilgrim badges featuring Thomas Becket — signifying a pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral in southern England where he was murdered by knights ...

with a note saying that it could be a Pilgrim's Badge. Mrs Kingswood has looked after this badge ever since and likes to think that it symbolises her own pilgrimage to live in Canterbury.

Languages: English, Spanish A metal artifact thought to be a "medieval pilgrim's badge" has been uncovered in Poland. The small, round object, which was cast from a lead and tin alloy, measures ...

Promptly at 2 o’clock three loud knocks sounded on the west door. The ancient bolts were drawn. The portals opened. Twelve trumpeters, standing at the foot of the choir 100 yards away, split the ...

A lead-alloy pilgrim badge found in the mud near London Bridge in 1982 shows John Schorne grasping the bat-winged Devil Mudlarks and enthusiasts with metal‑detectors sometimes turn up little ...