The knights of Henry II arrived at Canterbury during the afternoon of December 29, 1170 and immediately searched for Thomas Becket. The Archbishop fled to the Cathedral where a service was in progress. The knights found him at the altar, drew their swords and began hacking at their victim finally splitting his skull.

The knights of Henry II  arrived at Canterbury during the afternoon of December 29, 1170  and immediately searched for Thomas Becket. The  Archbishop fled to the Cathedral where a service was in progress. The knights found him at the altar, drew their swords and began hacking at their victim finally splitting his skull. Stock Photo
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2905 x 4254 px | 24.6 x 36 cm | 9.7 x 14.2 inches | 300dpi

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30 November 2016

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Canterbury Cathedral, The Precincts, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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