The Trinity Chapel

Be patient! This file may take some time to download.
When the image completes downloading, you can:

  • move around the panorama by dragging your mouse over the scene.
  • zoom in and out by pressing the '-' and '+' buttons or by clicking on the panorama and pressing the Shift or Control keys on the keyboard.

This tour requires QuickTime to operate.
If you do not have QuickTime you can download the free player from http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
At the top of the steps looking down on the Quire is St. Augustine's Chair. When a new person is appointed Archbishop of Canterbury, the high point of the church service is when he sits on St. Augustine's Chair. This is when he is 'enthroned' as Archbishop of Canterbury and head of the world-wide Anglican communion.

St. Augustine's Chair
Go to 'Saints - St. Augustine'
Go to 'Saints - St. Augustine'
Trinity Chapel
steps climbed by pilgrims
Nearby is the Trinity Chapel, which used to hold the Shrine of St. Thomas, until it was destroyed by King Henry the Eighth in 1538. Today the spot is marked by a burning candle. A service is held each year on the memorial of the day St. Thomas was murdered.
Either side of the shrine are steps which have been worn smooth by pilgrims climbing them on their knees. They did this before ending their pilgrimage at the Shrine.
The tombs of King Henry the Fouth and the Black Prince have the place of honour on either side of the Shrine. Tomb of the Black Prince
Go to 'Do What - Pilgrimage'
Go to 'Do What - Pilgrimage'
Go to 'Pilgrimage in the Middle Ages'
Go to 'Pilgrimage in the Middle Ages'
Close this window to go back to the virtual tour.


©2007 RE:Quest Education, PO Box 429, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 9FD