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Why would pilgrims have gone to visit Thomas Beckets shrine at Canturbury

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Soon after the death of Thomas Becket, Pope Alexander canonised him and the murdered priest was elevated to sainthood. Becket's shrine at Canterbury now became the most important place in the country for pilgrims to visit. Hope this helps.

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