Victoria and Albert Museum London, England

Becket — Reliquary casket made in Limoges, France, to hold relics of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, who was murdered by knights in his cathedral in 1170. Many Becket caskets were produced in Limoges; this is probably the earliest to survive. Medieval and Renaissance Galleries, Victoria & Albert Museum, London. Holly Hayes all photos →

Museum of art and antiquities founded by Queen Victoria and built between 1860 and 1909.

Location map of Victoria and Albert Museum, London, England. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of Victoria and Albert Museum, London, England. Click to enlarge.

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Page Title: Victoria and Albert Museum
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: April 15, 2024