After the assassination of Thomas a’ Becket, in 1170, pilgrims came to Canterbury to worship his relics. Construction of the Pilgrims Hospital of St Thomas started as soon as 1176 to provide accommodation for them. ~~ Après l’assassinat de Thomas Becket en 1170, les pèlerins affluèrent à Canterbury pour honorer ses reliques. Le Pilgrims Hospital of Saint Thomas fut construit en 1176 pour les recevoir.