1. Pilgrimage of Grace
The differing opinions on the actual extent to which religious unrest played in the pilgrimage are extensive and many have a more balanced opinion that there were many grievances which played a role but it was religion which took the part as catalyst. ... Rumours circulated around towns and villages which stirred up man y opponents towards Cromwell's and the governments interference into matters which apparently were best left alone. ... These included the closure of many churches and rumours began to spread that Holy days were soon to be abolished; these days played a great part in ...
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