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Inscriptions: Memorial to Martyrs


Martyrs inscription on Balliol wall

This plaque set in the wall of Balliol College in Broad Street reads:

Opposite this point
near the Cross in the
middle of Broad Street
HUGH LATIMER
One time Bishop of Worcester,
NICHOLAS RIDLEY
Bishop of London, and
THOMAS CRANMER
Archbishop of Canterbury,
were burnt for their
faith in 1555 and 1556.

                                H.H.

© Stephanie Jenkins

 

Last updated: 22 January, 2008

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