A Canterbury Pilgrimage

Joseph Pennell and Elizabeth Robins Pennell's A Canterbury Pilgrimage is an illustrated travelogue detailing the authors' bicycle journey from London to Canterbury, mimicking the route taken by the pilgrims in Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. Published in 1885, the book blends personal narrative with vivid descriptions of the English countryside, the architecture, and the people they encounter along the way. The Pennells provide a modern twist to the ancient pilgrimage route, exploring it through the lens of late 19th-century travelers on bicycles. Their account is enriched with Joseph Pennell's sketches, which capture the essence of the landscapes and landmarks visited during their journey.