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The book you find on Paternoster Row - would you hand it over?
A powerful soldier, trusted by the king, finds his beliefs deemed a crime punishable by fire. What would you risk for an idea?
The book you find on Paternoster Row - would you hand it over?
This episode explores the story of Sir John Oldcastle, a man who challenged the established powers of 15th-century England. It delves into the dangerous ideas he embraced and the consequences of his unwavering convictions.
Person: Sir John Oldcastle
Date: September 1413
Location: Paternoster Row, London
Event: Heresy trial
Movement: Lollardy
- Sir John Oldcastle was a baron and a trusted commander who had…
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