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Lincolnshire Rising
An attempt to protect local smaller monasteries from seizure due to rumours from word of mouth.
- Rumours originated from government commissions, transformed into the idea that the government were after valuables (gold, jewels, plate) and extra taxes.
Example of plate, not regular plates.
- Rebellion began rising in Louth, 1 Oct 1536.
- Spread in across the country, gathered with Lincoln Horncastle rising.
- Horncastle erupted in anger and violence, resulting in the murder of the chancellor of the Bishop of Lincoln.
Nicholas Melton, ‘Captain Cobbler’, leadership.
Pilgrimage of Grace
Pilgrimage of Grace occurred as a result of the Lincolnshire Rising and led to the execution of Aske.
Robert Aske
- Lawyer, principle leader of Pilgrimage of Grace
- Rebellion was a reaction to Henry’s dissolution of the monasteries and other religious changes
- Came from a well-established Yorkshire family
- Devout Catholic
Role in Rebellion
- Organiser and leader, brought structure and direction
- Instrumental in formulating rebel demands
Pontefract Articles
The Pontefract Articles were built upon the York Articles and were the set of demands sent to the King and wanted by supporters.
Key demands
- Restore monasteries
- Reject religious changes
- Remove Cromwell
Significance
- Showed widespread opposition
Captain Poverty
“Captain Poverty” was a character that demonstrated widespread social and economic hardship by common people.
Movements that used the character highlighted issues such as agrarian concerns; impact of dissolution of monasteries on the poor; economic distress, etc.