Maps of 12th Century Pilgrims Who Came to Shrine of Saint William of Norwich (ca. 1132-1144)

Pilgrim Origins & Ailments

Of the 80 miracles concerning physical and mental impairments that I analyze in my thesis, I was able to determine origins for 94% of them. Most of these 75 pilgrims came from all over East Anglia seeking divine intervention for their ailments. One pilgrim even came from France after traveling throughout the Continent, Levant, and Ireland before finally arriving at Norwich. For a further discussion about my thesis, please check out my current research.

Each map is interactive. You can zoom in and out. Clicking on each marker will show additional information on the pilgrims, such as what ailments they suffered from, their names (if Thomas gives them), and where they can be found in the Life.

Child Pilgrims

Thomas of Monmouth states the origins of 23 out of the 24 child pilgrims I discuss in my thesis. All of the children had familial support.

Adult Pilgrims with Familial Support

Unlike child pilgrims, adult pilgrims did not always come to the shrine with their families. Out of the 80 miracles I analyze, 12 adult pilgrims came to Norwich with the support of their family.

Pilgrims with Familial Support and Technological Aid

6 pilgrims went to William's shrine at Norwich with both the support of family and some kind of technological aid. In this group, 50% were children.

Pilgrims Traveling Alone

Of the 6 pilgrims whom Thomas says traveled alone, he gives origins for 5 of them. All of them used some kind of technological aid.

Pilgrims with Spiritual Support

One pilgrim came to Norwich with the aid of the spirits of Thomas Becket and King Edmund. This is the last miracle story found in the Life.

Updated April 2019