The Peasants' Revolt: England's Summer of Rage

In June 1381, England erupted in a violent uprising that shocked the medieval world. This episode explores the immediate triggers of the Peasants' Revolt, focusing on the Poll Tax and the charismatic preacher John Ball. We follow the marchers as they converge on London, detailing their interactions with the young King Richard II at Smithfield. The narrative examines the execution of Wat Tyler and the complex aftermath where promises were broken but social structures began to shift. Listeners will encounter key figures like Simon Sudbury and Robert Hales, alongside primary source accounts from Thomas Walsingham and Henry Knighton. We also clarify the historical record regarding the Bill of Rights 1381, distinguishing legend from documented statute revisions. This is a story of rage, negotiation, and the fragile nature of royal authority in late fourteenth-century Europe. #PeasantsRevolt #WatTyler #JohnBall #RichardII #Smithfield #SimonSudbury #RobertHales #ThomasWalsingham #HenryKnighton #HerefordCathedral #BillOfRights1381 #PollTax #MedievalEngland #1381Uprising #Lollardy #StatuteOfLaborers #EnglishHistory #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo