Henry VIII's Narrow Escape
Steven Illingworth
In 1536, King Henry VIII faced a major rebellion called The Pilgrimage of Grace, in opposition to the religious changes being imposed by the king and his ministers. The rebels, based mainly in the north of England, were particularly keen to defend the monasteries against the government’s attempt to close them down. This book tells the story of the struggle for Sawley Abbey on the border of Yorkshire and Lancashire near Clitheroe and how close Henry VIII came to a disastrous defeat there. The involvement of other northern monasteries in the struggle to save Sawley, at Whalley and Furness, is also explored. In his dealings with all three of these monasteries, Henry enjoyed great fortune and a very narrow escape. This is the story of how close these monasteries came to destroying Henry VIII and changing the entire course of English history.
Duration - 2h.
Author - Steven Illingworth.
Narrator - Matthew Fuller.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2022 Austin Macauley Publishers ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Steven Illingworth
Matthew Fuller
Austin Macauley Publishers
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Description:
In 1536, King Henry VIII faced a major rebellion called The Pilgrimage of Grace, in opposition to the religious changes being imposed by the king and his ministers. The rebels, based mainly in the north of England, were particularly keen to defend the monasteries against the government’s attempt to close them down. This book tells the story of the struggle for Sawley Abbey on the border of Yorkshire and Lancashire near Clitheroe and how close Henry VIII came to a disastrous defeat there. The involvement of other northern monasteries in the struggle to save Sawley, at Whalley and Furness, is also explored. In his dealings with all three of these monasteries, Henry enjoyed great fortune and a very narrow escape. This is the story of how close these monasteries came to destroying Henry VIII and changing the entire course of English history. Duration - 2h. Author - Steven Illingworth. Narrator - Matthew Fuller. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023. Copyright - © 2022 Austin Macauley Publishers ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:19
Introduction: Preparing for Battle at Sawley
Duration:00:02:32
Chapter One: The Background to the Conflict - Reformation and Resistance
Duration:00:14:22
Chapter Two: The 'Battle of Sawley Abbey' - A Likely Defeat for King Henry VIII
Duration:00:27:58
Chapter Three: The Impact of a Battle of Sawley - The Future Consequences
Duration:00:14:55
Chapter Four: Final Defeat of the Pilgrimage of Grace Rebellion and the End of Sawley Abbey
Duration:00:08:05
Chapter Five: Dissolution of the Larger Monasteries - The Role of Furness Abbey
Duration:00:27:57
Chapter Six: Dissolution of the Larger Monasteries - The Role of Furness Abbey
Duration:00:17:14
Conclusion
Duration:00:07:07
Closing Credits
Duration:00:00:15