First translator of the New Testament into English from Greek, burned as a martyr at Vilvorde in Belgium.
The last words of William Tyndale were "Lord! Open the King of England's eyes". Within a year afterwards, a bible was placed in every parish church by the King's command.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
William Tyndale
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William Tyndale and the Bible Society
2023: Esther Jung asked us about a date discrepancy on this inscription: both...
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Rev. Alfred Rowland
Chairman of the London Congregational Union, and pastor of Park Chapel, Crouch End in 1892.
1 memorial
St Mary’s church, Greenwich
One of architect George Basevi's early commissions - he was brought up in Greenwich. Demolished in 1935. To us the tower seems out of proportion to the pedimented portico.
1 memorial
Ewer Street Burial Ground
St Saviour's Southwark has some good reports describing this burial ground at various times: 1822 - a report of a body-snatching incident; 1839 - a report of its over-filled "repulsive" condition; ...
1 memorial
Mothers' Union
International Christian charity that seeks to support families worldwide. Founded by Mary Sumner near Winchester, in the parish where her husband was rector. With the support of the Bishop of Winch...
2 memorials
Trinity Church New York
Also known as Trinity Wall Street, the current building is the third to occupy the site. In 1697 King William III granted the church a charter which gave it the same privileges as the church of St ...
1 memorial
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