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Archbishops of Canterbury

The Archbishop of Canterbury is the 'Primate of All England', serving as the head of the established Church of England and symbolically of the worldwide Anglican Communion.  

Group, Religion

Cardinal Wolsey

Person, Politics & Administration, Religion

St Marys Newington

In 1720 the old church was demolished, all but the clock tower, and rebuilt, incorporating the tower. 1793 the church was enlarged to accommodate the increased congregation, extending 25 feet to th...

Building, Property, Religion

Reverend Alexander John Forsyth

Born in his father's manse at Belhelvie, Aberdeenshire, where he later become the vicar.  In 1805 he conducted experiments in the Tower of London under the Master General of Ordnance and in 1807 in...

Person, Craft / Design, Religion, Scotland

Hugh Laverock

Burnt at the stake in Bow (or possibly Stratford) for his Protestant beliefs. Lame. When in the flames he said to Apprice who was sharing the stake: "Hold on, John, it won't be for long: remember t...

Person, Execution, Religion