EPISODE · Sep 12, 2026 · 16 MIN

The Peasants’ Revolt of 1381: How Ordinary People Upset the Crown

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

This episode examines the social, economic, and political forces behind the 1381 uprising in England, from the poll tax to feudal constraints, and explores how Parliament was eventually persuaded to grant consent for future levies. It separates contemporary evidence from later myths to show why this revolt mattered for English governance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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