Richard Caister was a renowned priest and poet whose reputation inspired thousands of medieval pilgrims to visit his tomb at St Stephens Church, Norwich. As vicar of St Stephens, he wrote and preached in English, much like contemporaries Julian of Norwich and Margery Kempe. He defended Margery when she was accused of heresy, open to the idea that God may inspire a woman. It was likely Margery who encouraged the first pilgrimages to his tomb, which became a shrine attracting pilgrims from all over England. Retrace their steps by adopting this badge, found at the Globe Theatre in London, and celebrate the 6th centenary of his death in 2020. This object would be a perfect gift for someone undertaking or preparing for a journey, spiritual or otherwise.

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