pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostella

Date added to Library: March 22, 2016

Keyword/s: HISTORY, HOLY YEARS, PILGRIMS FROM BRITAIN

Ref Type: Article

Author
Gainsford Tombs, P.M.
Year
1909
Accession No
06282  
In Pub
Westminster Cathedral Chronicle
Pages
215 - 220
location
PAM 1083
Comment

The first English pilgrimage since the rediscovery of the relics of St James, in Holy Year 1909. Led by Archbishop of Westminster, by sea to Vigo, then train to meet Cardinal Herrera in Santiago. Descriptions of enthusiastic reception, and of the resumption of foot pilgrimage after the rediscovery.