EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 8 MIN

Tithes, Indulgences and Church Power in Medieval England

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

The episode looks at how medieval English clergy collected tithes, ran schools and courts, and sold indulgences – economic and legal powers that touched everyday life from farmers to nobles. These practices ultimately shaped the Reformation and altered the relationship between faith and governance in England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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