1. Pilgrimage of Grace
Another grievance about taxes that many felt unfair was the enforcement of the payment of subsidy tax, implemented in 1534 it was only due to be paid during a state of war yet was still being collected in 1536 a time when the country was at peace. ... There were however rumours of extremely radical procedures due to be in force in the north effecting the church and other religious organisations. ... The churches jewels and artefacts were also rumoured to be soon confiscated and for many this was their only link to an understanding of what was a daunting religious life. ... The confiscation of...
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