EPISODE · Sep 14, 2026 · 15 MIN

Thomas Cranmer: Architect of the English Church and Martyr

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

The episode follows Thomas Cranmer’s journey from humble origins to his role as Archbishop under Henry VIII, through the drafting of the Book of Common Prayer, to his execution under Mary I. It examines how his theological choices, political manoeuvres, and later remembrance shaped England’s religious identity and the legacy of the Reformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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