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Pilgrimage of Grace / 1537
The Pilgrimage of Grace, a rising of Roman Catholics in N.England. It protest against government abolition of papal supremacy and confiscation of smaller monastic properties
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This evocative image captures the spirit of the Pilgrimage of Grace, a significant historical event that took place in Northern England in 1537. The Pilgrimage was a mass protest by Roman Catholics against the government's policies of abolishing papal supremacy and confiscating smaller monastic properties. At the heart of the procession is Robert Aske, a leading figure in the rebellion, riding on horseback and dressed in a simple tunic, with a determined expression on his face. Surrounding him are a sea of pilgrims, many carrying banners and crosses, all united in their cause. The monks and priests, who had been displaced from their monasteries, walk alongside the crowd, adding to the somber and religious atmosphere. The Pilgrimage of Grace was a response to the actions of Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII's chief advisor, who had been instrumental in implementing the government's policies. The event began in September 1536, when a group of Yorkshire men marched on Pontefract Castle to demand the release of their bishop, who had been imprisoned for refusing to acknowledge the king as the head of the Church in England. The movement quickly gained momentum, and thousands of people from across the north of England joined the pilgrimage, which culminated in a meeting with the king at Doncaster in October 1536. Despite the peaceful intentions of the pilgrims, the government saw the movement as a threat to the king's authority, and the rebellion was swiftly crushed. Many of the leaders were executed, and the confiscation of monastic properties continued. However, the Pilgrimage of Grace remains an important chapter in English history, symbolizing the deep-rooted loyalty to the Catholic faith and the desire for religious freedom that existed in England during this period.
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