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Becket St Thomas Collection

Intricately carved stone and soaring vaults, Beckett St. Thomas is an architectural masterpiece that whispers tales of centuries past

Background imageBecket St Thomas Collection: Meppershall Chapel, 1915. Creator: Frederick Landseer Maur Griggs

Meppershall Chapel, 1915. Creator: Frederick Landseer Maur Griggs
Meppershall Chapel, 1915.

Background imageBecket St Thomas Collection: Plate 11 for History of the Middle Ages, 1793. Creators: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

Plate 11 for History of the Middle Ages, 1793. Creators: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, Eberhard Siegfried Henne
Plate 11 for History of the Middle Ages, 1793

Background imageBecket St Thomas Collection: Group of Silver and Porcelain Rarities from the Sibthorp Collection, 1856. Creator: J. & A.W

Group of Silver and Porcelain Rarities from the Sibthorp Collection, 1856. Creator: J. & A.W
Group of Silver and Porcelain Rarities from the Sibthorp Collection, 1856. In the centre is a crystal cup, fitted into a silver frame and stand...On the left of this is a very handsome vase

Background imageBecket St Thomas Collection: Henry Irving as 'Becket', c. 1893. Creator: Henry Herschel Hay Cameron

Henry Irving as "Becket", c. 1893. Creator: Henry Herschel Hay Cameron
Henry Irving as " Becket", c. 1893. British actor Henry Irving as archbishop and saint Thomas a Becket]. Photogravure

Background imageBecket St Thomas Collection: The Cathedral from the South-West, 1898. Creator: Unknown

The Cathedral from the South-West, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Cathedral from the South-West, 1898. Canterbury Cathedral was and largely rebuilt in Gothic style following a fire in 1174 with extensions to accommodate the flow of pilgrims visiting the shrine

Background imageBecket St Thomas Collection: Henry Irving and Ellen Terry in Tennysons Becket at Windsor Castle, 1893, (1901)

Henry Irving and Ellen Terry in Tennysons Becket at Windsor Castle, 1893, (1901)
Henry Irving and Ellen Terry in Tennysons " Becket" at Windsor Castle, 1893, (1901). Actors Henry Irving (as Thomas Becket) and Ellen Terry (as Rosamund)

Background imageBecket St Thomas Collection: Transept of the Martyrdom, Canterbury Cathedral, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Transept of the Martyrdom, Canterbury Cathedral, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Transept of the Martyrdom, Canterbury Cathedral, 1890. In the north west transept of Canterbury Cathedral and area known as the Martyrdom

Background imageBecket St Thomas Collection: Canterbury Cathedral, from the North-East, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Canterbury Cathedral, from the North-East, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Canterbury Cathedral, from the North-East, 1890. Founded in 597 and largely rebuilt in Gothic style following a fire in 1174 with extensions to accommodate the flow of pilgrims visiting the shrine of



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Intricately carved stone and soaring vaults, Beckett St. Thomas is an architectural masterpiece that whispers tales of centuries past. This magnificent church in London's Covent Garden district has stood strong since its construction began in the late 12th century, withstanding wars, fires, and time itself. The stunning interior features intricate mosaics depicting biblical scenes, while the exterior boasts a striking façade adorned with statues of saints and apostles. As you step inside this historic sanctuary, let your eyes wander up to the vaulted ceiling where angels seem to dance among clouds. Beckett St. Thomas is more than just a place of worship; it's an immersive experience that transports visitors back in time, weaving together threads of history, faith, and artistry.