EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 13 MIN

Thomas Cranmer: Architect of the English Reformation

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

Thomas Cranmer rose from a modest clerical background to become the principal architect of Henry VIII’s religious break with Rome. The episode follows his theological innovations, the political peril he faced under Queen Mary, and how his writings—most notably the Book of Common Prayer—continue to shape Anglican worship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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