Text page from BL Add 59616, f. 12
Text page of the opening of the Life of Thomas Becket, with line-fillers and erased inscription in the upper margin. Image taken from f. 12 of Vie de Thomas Becket (index Life of Thomas Becket). Written in Fren... More
Life of St Thomas of Canterbury from BL Add 70513, f. 9
Text page of the life of St Thomas Becket with pen-flourished initials. Image taken from f. 9 of Lives of Saints Elizabeth of Hungary, Paphnutius and Paul the Hermit. Written in French (Anglo-Norman).
Text page from BL Harley 3775, f. 14v
Text page with added notes. Image taken from f. 14v of Life of Thomas Becket (index Vie de Thomas Becket), in Anglo-Norman verse, followed by an Anglo-Norman crusade noted song ‘S’onques nus hom pour dure’ (ff... More
Robert of Knaresborough from BL Harley 3775, f. 74
Prologue of the 'Life of Robert of Knaresborough.' Image taken from f. 74 of Life of Thomas Becket (index Vie de Thomas Becket), in Anglo-Norman verse, followed by an Anglo-Norman crusade noted song ‘S’onques n... More
Thomas Becket from BL Harley 2985, f. 29v
Miniature of the martyrdom of Thomas Becket, a rare survival in an English context because of Henry VIII's law that Thomas's 'images and pictures through the whole realm shall be put down and avoided out of all... More
Thomas Becket from BL Harley 2900, f. 56v
Detail of a miniature of the martyrdom of Thomas Becket, archbishop of Canterbury, at the beginning of his suffrage, struck through in accordance with suppression of the cult under Henry VIII. Image taken from ... More
Detail: Puzzle initial from BL Arundel 219, f. 2
Puzzle initial 'R'(everentissimo) with penwork decoration and decorated extensions, at the beginning of Thomas Becket's Epistolae. Image taken from f. 2 of Collectio epistolarum S. Thomae Cantuariensis. Written... More
St Thomas Becket from BL YT 13, f. 85v
Bas-de-page scene of the martyrdom of St Thomas Becket. Image taken from f. 85v of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum ('The Taymouth Hours'). Written in Latin and French. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) was a Britis... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 3895, f. 6
Decorated initial 'A'(d). Image taken from f. 6 of Compilation of saints lives (Thomas Becket, Pelagius, Eustace, Anianus, bishop of Orléans, Katherine), and other devotional material, including a hymn to Kathe... More
Detail from BL Lansdowne 398, f. 8v
Detail of puzzle initial. Image taken from f. 8v of Vita Sancti Thomae Becket. Written in Latin.
Excised page from BL Harley 2985, f. 30
Excision of the suffrage of Thomas Becket, in accordance with Henry VIII’s prescription of 1538: ‘the service, office, antiphones, collects, and prayers in his name shall not be read, but razed and put out of a... More
Thomas Becket from BL Harley 2982, f. 13v
Detail of a miniature of the martyrdom of Thomas Becket of Canterbury. Image taken from f. 13v of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval ma... More
Decorated initial from BL Sloane 1777, f. 92v
Decorated initial. Image taken from f. 92v of Epistolae, imperfect (ff. 1-47v); Auluaria sive Querolus (ff. 72-86v). Written in Latin. Sir Hans Sloane (1660-1753) was a physician and naturalist who played a cr... More
Eagle from BL Harley 2900, f. 56v
Detail of a miniature of an eagle, from the left-hand border of the suffrage of Thomas Becket. Image taken from f. 56v of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a c... More
Martyrdom of Thomas Becket from BL Harley 5312, f. 28v
Miniature of the martyrdom of Thomas Becket at the beginning of his suffrage. Image taken from f. 28v of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum, imperfect (see Notes). Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers ... More
Decorated initial from BL Eg 2818, f. 48v
Decorated initial 'S'(i) and 'P'(atet), with foliate decoration and a dog/quadruped, at the beginning of the prologue to and book 4. Image taken from f. 48v of Miracles of Thomas Becket, imperfect. Written in L... More
Puzzle initial from BL Arundel 219, f. 2
Puzzle initial 'R'(everentissimo) with penwork decoration and decorated extensions, at the beginning of Thomas Becket's Epistolae. Image taken from f. 2 of Collectio epistolarum S. Thomae Cantuariensis. Written... More
Puzzle initial from BL Lansdowne 398, f. 3
Puzzle initial 'A'(d) with penwork decoration in foliate forms at the beginning of the prologue to a Life of Thomas Becket. Image taken from f. 3 of Vita Sancti Thomae Becket. Written in Latin.
Decorated initial from BL Harley 3775, f. 1
Initial with penwork decoration. Image taken from f. 1 of Life of Thomas Becket (index Vie de Thomas Becket), in Anglo-Norman verse, followed by an Anglo-Norman crusade noted song ‘S’onques nus hom pour dure’ ... More
Thomas Becket from BL Harley 5102, f. 32
Detail of a miniature of the martyrdom of Thomas Becket: he kneels before the altar, and one of the four knights, perhaps William de Tracy, delivers the first blow, which cuts into the arm of Edward Grim, the c... More
Illuminated initial from BL Harley 270, f. 1
Illuminated initial 'T'(uit). Image taken from f. 1 of Life of Thomas Becket. Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts held in the British Library in London.... More
Thomas Becket from BL Harley 1251, f. 48
Miniature of the martyrdom of Thomas Becket. Image taken from f. 48 of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum ('Hours of Eleanor Worcester'). Written in Latin, some rubrics in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to... More
Detail from BL Lansdowne 398, f. 3
Detail of puzzle initial. Image taken from f. 3 of Vita Sancti Thomae Becket. Written in Latin.
Thomas Becket from BL Harley 2982, f. 13v
Miniature of the martyrdom of Thomas Becket of Canterbury. Image taken from f. 13v of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts he... More
Thomas Becket from BL Harley 5102, f. 32
Miniature of the martyrdom of Thomas Becket: he kneels before the altar, and one of the four knights, perhaps William de Tracy, delivers the first blow, which cuts into the arm of Edward Grim, the cross-bearer;... More
Illuminated initial from BL Stowe 22, f. 25
Illuminated initial 'L' and text, with references to Thomas Becket erased on the order of Henry VIII. Image taken from f. 25 of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum. Written in Latin.
Decorated initial from BL Harley 935, f. 70
Decorated initial 'D'(eus) at the beginning of a prayer to Thomas Becket, which has been defaced. Image taken from f. 70 of Devotional book (Hours of the Virgin) with a calendar, imperfect at the beginning and... More
Decorated initial from BL Eg 2818, f. 2
Large initial 'P'(ostquam) with foliate decoration, at the beginning of the first book. Image taken from f. 2 of Miracles of Thomas Becket, imperfect. Written in Latin. The Egerton Manuscript Collection is nam... More
Puzzle initial from BL Lansdowne 398, f. 8v
Puzzle initial 'B'(eatus) with penwork decoration in foliate forms at the beginning of a Life of Thomas Becket labelled in the rubric 'edita a magistro Willielmo filio Stepheni'. Image taken from f. 8v of Vita ... More
Flourished initial from BL Arundel 15, f. 1
Flourished initial 'P'(ort), at the beginning of the Vita et passio beati Thomae [Becket]. Image taken from f. 1 of Quadrilogus's Vita et passio beati Thomae [Becket] (ff. 1-72); Testamenta duodecim patriarchar... More
Coloured initials from BL Harley 4242, ff. 3v-4
Coloured initials. Image taken from ff. 3v-4 of Life and Miracles of Thomas Becket, imperfect at the beginning. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts held ... More
Thomas Becket from BL King's 9, ff. 38v-39
Miniature of the martyrdom of Thomas Becket, murdered by three assassins as he kneels before an altar, surrounded by a full scatter border of roses, rose buds, forget-me-nots, strawberries, insects, and birds. ... More
Thomas Becket from BL Harley 2900, f. 56v
Miniature of the martyrdom of Thomas Becket, archbishop of Canterbury, decorated initial 'G'(aude) and foliate borders including an eagle, at the beginning of his suffrage, struck through in accordance with sup... More
Thomas Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 291v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Thomas Becket disputing with the king. Image taken from f. 291v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Col... More
Thomas Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 299
Detail of a bas-de-page drawing of Thomas Becket, supported by two angels, kneeling before Christ. Image taken from f. 299 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. T... More
Thomas back to England from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 297
Bas-de-page scene of Thomas Becket in a boat returning to England. Image taken from f. 297 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collectio... More
Thomas Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 298v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Thomas Becket lying in state in his tomb. Image taken from f. 298v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript ... More
Marriage of Thomas's parents from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 289v
Bas-de-page scene of the mother of Thomas Becket, the Saracen Emir's daughter, being married to Gilbert Becket. Image taken from f. 289v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French ima... More
Exile from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 292
Bas-de-page scene of Thomas Becket going into exile, as he sits in a boat, holding a cross, assisted by four others. Image taken from f. 292 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French ... More
Family exile from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 293
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Thomas Becket and his family crossing the Channel in a boat, going into exile. Image taken from f. 293 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image... More
Mary and Thomas Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 298
Four-part miniature with scenes from the Life of Mary, including the Coronation of the Virgin, the Deposition of Mary, and the Assumption of the Virgin, with a bas-de-page scene of the murder of Thomas Becket. ... More
Thomas Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 292v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the king ordering all Thomas Becket's kin to be banished. Image taken from f. 292v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL R... More
Thomas Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 291
Bas-de-page of Thomas Becket, with mitre, pall and cross, being consecrated. Image taken from f. 291 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript... More
Vision of Christ from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 296
Bas-de-page scene of Thomas Becket having a vision of Christ. Image taken from f. 296 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, al... More
Thomas Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 298
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the murder of Thomas Becket. Image taken from f. 298 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, al... More
Thomas Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 293v
Bas-de-page scene of Thomas Becket and his family journeying on foot into their exile, the women carrying infants. Image taken from f. 293v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French i... More
Thomas Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 290v
Bas-de-page scene of the king giving Thomas Becket a letter nominating him as Archbishop. Image taken from f. 290v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Ro... More
Thomas Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 297v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a messenger announcing the arrival of four knights to Thomas Becket. Image taken from f. 297v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions... More
Thomas Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 296v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Thomas Becket being reconciled with the king. Image taken from f. 296v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscr... More
John and Abbot of Pontigny from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 295v
Historiated initial 'B'(enedictus) with John the Baptist with the Agnus Dei standing on a hill, and Pharisees questioning him, with a bas-de-page scene of Thomas Becket being welcomed by the Abbot of Pontigny. ... More
Abbot of Pontigny from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 295v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Thomas Becket being welcomed by the Abbot of Pontigny. Image taken from f. 295v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Roya... More
Bishop and Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 292v
Historiated initial 'T'(e) with a bishop with an asperging brush, and five figures in white vestments, with a bas-de-page scene of the king ordering all Thomas Becket's kin to be banished. Image taken from f. 2... More
Thomas Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 291v
Bas-de-page scene of Thomas Becket disputing with the king. Image taken from f. 291v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, als... More
Thomas Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 293v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Thomas Becket and his family journeying on foot into their exile, the women carrying infants. Image taken from f. 293v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, w... More
Annunciation and Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 296v
Historiated initial 'M'(agnificat) of the Annunciation in two parts, with a bas-de-page scene of Thomas Becket being reconciled with the king. Image taken from f. 296v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Wri... More
Trinity and Thomas Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 299
Miniature of the Trinity, surrounded by four angels, and a bas-de-page drawing of Thomas Becket, supported by two angels, kneeling before Christ. Image taken from f. 299 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). W... More
Marriage of Thomas's parents from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 289v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the mother of Thomas Becket, the Saracen Emir's daughter, being married to Gilbert Becket. Image taken from f. 289v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, wit... More
Vision of Christ from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 296
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Thomas Becket having a vision of Christ. Image taken from f. 296 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Co... More
Thomas back to England from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 297
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Thomas Becket in a boat returning to England. Image taken from f. 297 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
Exile from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 292
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Thomas Becket going into exile, as he sits in a boat, holding a cross, assisted by four others. Image taken from f. 292 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, ... More
Thomas Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 290v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the king giving Thomas Becket a letter nominating him as Archbishop. Image taken from f. 290v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions... More
Family exile from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 293
Bas-de-page scene of Thomas Becket and his family crossing the Channel in a boat, going into exile. Image taken from f. 293 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. ... More
Christ in Majesty and Thomas Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 298v
Miniature of Christ in Majesty, surrounded by the symbols of the four Evangelists, with an historiated initial 'Q' of a bishop speaking to a group of people, and a bas-de-page scene of Thomas Becket lying in st... More
Mary and Thomas Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 297v
Three-part miniature of scenes from the life of the Virgin, including the Assumption of Christ, the Pentecost, and the death of Mary, with an historiated initial 'N'(unc) of the Presentation in the Temple, and ... More
Thomas Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 290
Bas-de-page scene of Thomas Becket's mother lying in bed with the infant Thomas beside her in a cradle and a woman holding back the curtain. Image taken from f. 290 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Writte... More
Thomas Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 291
Detail of a bas-de-page of Thomas Becket, with mitre, pall and cross, being consecrated. Image taken from f. 291 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Roya... More
Thomas Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 290
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Thomas Becket's mother lying in bed with the infant Thomas beside her in a cradle and a woman holding back the curtain. Image taken from f. 290 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalt... More
Schoenenburg, Johann von - Public domain portrait engraving
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Schoenenburg, Johann von - Public domain portrait engraving
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Schoenenburg, Johann von - Public domain portrait engraving
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Schoenenburg, Johann von - Public domain portrait engraving
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Schoenenburg, Johann von - Public domain portrait engraving
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Schoenenburg, Johann von - Public domain portrait engraving
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Schoenenburg, Johann von - Public domain portrait engraving
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Schoenenburg, Johann von - Public domain portrait engraving
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Schoenenburg, Johann von - Public domain portrait engraving
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Alphonse-Léon Noël - Georgio Pohroncio Szelepcheny, Archibishofof Stri...
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Archibishop Spellman of New York visits with Colonel Thomas C. Darcy a...
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Archibishop John Foley, right, president of the Papal Commisson for So...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Soesterberg Air Base Country: Netherlands / Holland (NLD) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Angelina Vigil Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More