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Christopher de Hamel, renowned for his bestseller 'Meetings With Remarkable Manuscripts', presents a fascinating exploration of the sole remaining relic of Thomas Becket. The brutal slaying of Becket in Canterbury Cathedral on 29 December 1170 stands as one of Europe's most notorious historical events, spawning the continent's largest medieval pilgrimage site and inspiring literary works ranging from Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales' to T. S. Eliot's 'Murder in the Cathedral' and Anouilh's 'Becket'.
In this masterful display of historical sleuthing, de Hamel unveils the identity of the only surviving artefact from Becket's shrine: an Anglo-Saxon Psalter. This precious manuscript was not only treasured by Becket throughout his tenure as Archbishop of Canterbury but may have been in his possession at the moment of his demise.
Lavishly illustrated and released to mark the 850th anniversary of Thomas Becket's death, this volume offers readers an exhilarating rediscovery of one of medieval England's most evocative treasures. 'The Book in the Cathedral: The Last Relic of Thomas Becket' promises to captivate history enthusiasts and literature lovers alike.
Book ISBN: | 9780141994246 |
Book Author: | Christopher de Hamel |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Publication Date: | 2025-09-18 |
Book Pagination: | 64 pages |
Book Weight: | 0g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’