Canterbury cathedral (present day), where the Archbishop, Thomas a Beckett, was murdered in 1170 by knights loyal to Henry II.

    This stone marks the spot where Beckett was slain ↓

Map showing English territories during the Hundred Years' War. Chaucer fought on the English side, was captured, and ransomed by Edward III.

Map showing the spread of bubonic plague in Europe during the 14th century

Popular depiction of the death of Wat Tyler, leader of the so-called "English Rising" of 1381. Tyler led a rebellion against King Richard II. The uprising led to the abolition of the poll tax and turned Tyler into a hero.  The canvas actually depicts two events at once. In the right half of the illustration, the young Richard rides out to meet the rebels at Smithfield; in the left half of the illustration, the Mayor of London kills Wat Tyler, the leader of the rebels, while Richard watches on. (Illust. in British Library)