Thomas of Lancaster Pilgrim Badges

Gabrielle Heffernan introduces the Hull and East Riding Museum's medieval galleries, focusing on pilgrim badges. These badges were medieval souvenirs made from lead or lead-tin alloy, designed to be affordable for tourists visiting holy sites. The video explores the manufacturing process and the cultural significance of these badges, particularly those depicting Thomas of Lancaster, who was revered as a holy man after his death. The video concludes with an invitation to visit the museum to learn more about these historical artifacts.

Who is the presenter of the video at the Hull and East Riding Museum?

• Thomas of Lancaster

• Gabrielle Heffernan

• Pontefract Castle

• East Riding

What were pilgrim badges primarily used for in medieval times?

• As clothing

• As weapons

• As souvenirs

• As currency

What materials were commonly used to make pilgrim badges?

• Wood and stone

• Gold and silver

• Lead or tin-lead alloy

• Iron and copper

Why were pilgrim badges made from inexpensive materials?

• To make them affordable for tourists

• To make them heavier

• To make them more durable

• To make them more attractive

What historical figure is depicted on the pilgrim badges discussed in the video?

• King Henry VIII

• William the Conqueror

• Thomas of Lancaster

• Richard the Lionheart

What event is shown on the first badge of Thomas of Lancaster?

• His coronation

• His execution

• His marriage

• His birth

What does Thomas of Lancaster's clasped hands on the badges likely represent?

• His fear

• His power

• His holiness

• His wealth

Where did the pilgrims likely visit to obtain the badges of Thomas of Lancaster?

• York

• London

• Pontefract Castle

• Hull

What is the significance of Thomas of Lancaster's tomb?

• It was a royal palace

• It was a battlefield

• It was a market

• It became a site of pilgrimage

Where can one view the collection of pilgrim badges discussed in the video?

• British Museum

• Hull and East Riding Museum

• National Gallery

• Tower of London