1. What is a pilgrimage? Do you think pilgrimages still take place? A pilgrimage is a journey to a pilgrimage species that has a special meaning within a religion. It may be that the place is connected to the founder or a saint of a religion, or in some other way occupies an important place in the history of a religion. 2. Look for (at least 5) facts about Thomas Becket. 1. Thomas Becket was born in cheapside, london. He was born on December 21, which is the feastday of St Thomas, the Apostle. 2. In 1154 Theobald appointed Thomas Becket as Archdeacon of Canterbury. In 1155 he was made chancellor (the most important position in England after the king) 3. After becoming archbishop, Becket stood up for the church in its disagreements with the king and this led to a long quarrel between the two 4. Becket spend six years in exile in France where King Louis VII offerd him protection. 5. Thomas Becket was murdered by a knight of King Henry II. This i