Abbey Review

Exploring our past, present and future and meeting the people behind the scenes.

The power of pilgrimage

The power of pilgrimage

In 1556, a monument was erected at the Abbey celebrating the most famous chronicler of pilgrimages, Geoffrey Chaucer. Now, 470 years on writer Francis Martin investigates what part the Abbey plays in the life of modern-day pilgrims.

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Find out about the unique legacy of Dean John Williams, the origins of the word ‘muniments’, and much more.

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