EPISODE · Sep 12, 2026 · 13 MIN

Anne Askew: A Tudor Martyr Who Challenged Henry VIII’s Reformation

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

This episode traces the life of Anne Askew, a gentry daughter turned Protestant voice in Tudor England who faced torture and was ultimately burned at Smithfield in 1546. We examine her correspondence, preaching, and the legal and theological forces that led to her execution, while assessing how later narratives shaped her legacy as a martyr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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