Internet Medieval Source Book, Biography of Thomas Becket written by Edward Grim
Eye witness account of the murder of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket.
Introduction to learning resource on murder of Thomas Becket , case study
Edward Grim's eyewitness account, written between five and seven years after the events. Brief & Short version
The views of a professional historian on Becket's murder, the relationship between King Henry and Thomas Becket
The picture was painted about 150 years after the events it shows. It showed King Henry exiles Becket's family
Image from Luttrel Psalter of Becket in Canterbury Cathedral with knights, murder scene
Image from medieval manuscript of Henry II and Thomas Becket arguing
The story of Thomas Becket's conflict with Henry II, includes the historical background explanation for example church & state as well as bishop & king
KS3 and4 learning resources on the medieval world at the British Museum, includes powerpoint slides of Thomas Becket and supporting notes
A video clip of introducing the murder case of Thomas Becket in the Medieval Church. Length 2minutes
http://learningobjects.csco.org.uk/video.aspx?v=10514
A video clip to introduce King Henry II
http://learningobjects.csco.org.uk/video.aspx?v=10515
A video clip explains the conflict between the king and bishop, the power of church and the state
A video shows why the King got so angry with Thomas Becket and explained what Becket had done to other bishops.
How was Becket murdered and and his characters
Why Becket became so famous? What are implications of the murder case?
Why did people still care about the death body of Becket? What happened after the murder case?
Why were pilgrimages popular with ordinary people and the church
A video clip accounts why Becket was killed, includes the church views and historians' views, Becket is a saint or a troublemaker
The video explains the power of the church in the medieval times. It also accounts the conflict between Thomas Becket and King Henry II.