William Moyle from Huntington, has written a book on the subject and tonight he will launch it by telling the whole story of the life of the church’s patron saint, who was then, Archbishop Thomas Becket.  It is a story of ambition, power, excitement, disasters, corruption, betrayals, exile, battles with his king, Henry II and his beautiful wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine. The stories make a riveting thriller of medieval times.  The final legendary night on December 29th 1170, when as Archbishop of Canterbury, Becket bravely walks into Canterbury Cathedral, only to be slain by the four knights of Henry II, will be told in great detail.

The surprising aftermath will also be explained and above all, the reason why the little church in Huntington should bear his name, will be revealed.  This is an evening which should not be missed.