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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Reverend Samuel Bardsley
Instituted as Rector of Christ Church Spitalfields in 1857 and still in place in 1877. At some point he was rector of Finchley and Rural Dean of Highgate.  Married to Mary Anne Crofts. A man with t...
1 memorial
Rev. John Ravenhill
Rector of St Nicholas Tooting Graveney in 1828 when the school was rebuilt and enlarged. From Morden: "There was a sad ending to this festive day, as within two hours of the consecration {of the c...
1 memorial
Aldersgate Trustees of the Methodist Church
Also known as "Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes". The purposes of the Trustees are commemoration of the Aldersgate Conversion of John and Charles Wesley in May 1738.
2 memorials
Harvey Hinds
Harvey William Hinds, politician, clergyman and youth campaigner. Labour Southwark Councillor. Champion of Burgess Park and education, leisure and recreation. Elected to the Greater London Council ...
Person, Children, Gardens / Agriculture, Politics & Administration, Religion
1 memorial
Young Men's Christian Association / YMCA
Founded in 1844 by George Williams, the YMCA built their first gym in 1881 and opened their first purpose built centre in 1911. The original object was "to promote the spiritual and mental improve...
5 memorials
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