In Glyn Lewis' book "Did Jesus Come To Britain?" it's suggested that Jesus may have visited England aboard a merchant ship shortly before his crucifixion.
Proof that Jesus visited Britain many times
The evidence supporting this claim includes local folklore, architectural clues found in two ancient churches, and writings from early historians.
1. He visited Britain with his uncle, Joseph of Arimathea
The key figure in this narrative is Joseph of Arimathea, believed to be Christ's uncle, who was a metal trader. It's theorised that Joseph travelled to England, specifically Cornwall for tin and Somerset for copper and lead, possibly accompanied by Jesus.
We know that Joseph and Jesus had a close relationship because Joseph contacted Pontius Pilate for Jesus' body after the crucifixion, establishing a tight relationship between the two. According to the rule at the time, only a close relative could claim the body, and Joseph and Jesus were well acquainted.
2. There is a lot of folklore about Jesus visiting Cornwall and Somerset
Lewis cites accounts in Cornwall and Somerset, where Joseph traded, that Jesus was once present. He claims that Britain has many songs and hymns regarding Jesus' presence in that area. It would be unusual if they were all untrue.
3. Old church carvings
The hieroglyphic carvings around the 1,000-year-old south entrance of Roseland Church in St. Anthony provide additional proof of the journey. An archaeologist interpreted the pictographs as depicting Jesus' birth and visit to Cornwall.
An archaeologist interpreted the pictographs as depicting Jesus' birth and visit to Cornwall. Lewis also believes that Jesus did ministry in Glastonbury, a centre of Druidic study, where he met people who believed in one God and the Holy Trinity. The Druids believed in a single God and the Holy Trinity and sought a saviour known as Yesu.
After Jesus' crucifixion, Joseph fled to Britain in fear for his life and erected a chapel on the location of Jesus' Glastonbury home, which is today a church named St. Joseph.