Andy Wood

Join historian Andy Wood, an expert on early modern England and social unrest, as he unpacks the dramatic Pilgrimage of Grace. Discover how the dissolution of monasteries sparked a fierce rebellion in northern England, driven by both religious fervor and a desire to restore customs. Hear about key figures like Robert Aske and the complex interplay of local politics and spirituality. Andy reveals the rebels' disciplined organization and the eventual harsh response from Henry VIII, which forever altered the region's social fabric.