City of London in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Marian Martyrs
The Noble Army of Martyrs Praise Thee!
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2018
1. Marian Martyrs Marker
Within a few feet of this spot,
John Rogers,
John Bradford,
John Philpot,
and other servants of God,
suffered death by fire
for the faith of Christ,
in the years 1555, 1556, 1557.
Erected 1870 by Protestant Alliance London.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1555.
Location. 51° 31.104′ N, 0° 6.012′ W. Marker is in City of London, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of West Smithfield and Little Britain, on the right when traveling east on West Smithfield. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: City of London, England EC1A 9DS, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Great Rising of 1381 Memorial (here, next to this marker); St. Bartholomew World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); To The Immortal Memory of Sir William Wallace (a few steps from this marker); William Wallace (a few steps from this marker); The Golden Boy of Pye Corner (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); John Bray's House (about 210 meters away); Charles Lamb (about 210 meters away); Christ Church (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of London.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Marian persecutions (Wikipedia for Schools). "The Marian Persecutions were carried out against Protestant religious reformers for their faith during the reign of Mary I of England (1553–1558). The excesses of this period were recorded in Foxe's Book of Martyrs....Protestants in England and Wales were executed under anti-Protestant legislation that punished anyone judged guilty of heresy against the Roman Catholic faith. Although the standard penalty for those convicted of treason in England at the time was execution by being hanged, drawn and quartered, this legislation adopted the punishment of burning the condemned. At least 300 people were martyred in just five years. For purposes of comparison, the Holy See has recognized over 300 Roman Catholic martyrs executed by British civil authorities in connection with the English Reformation in England over a period of 146 years." (Submitted on April 24, 2018.)
2. John Rogers (Bible editor and martyr) (Wikipedia). "John Rogers (c. 1505 – 4 February 1555) was an English clergyman, Bible translator and commentator. He guided the development of the Matthew Bible in vernacular English during the reign of Henry VIII and was the first English Protestant martyr under Mary I of England who was determined to restore Roman Catholicism." (Submitted on April 24, 2018.)
Additional keywords.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2018
2. Marian Martyrs Marker - Wide View
The Great Rising Memorial plaque is on the left, and the Marian Martyrs plaque is on the right.
Photographed By John Foxe's Book of Martyrs (via Wikimedia Commons), 1563
3. John Rogers, the first victim (4 February 1555) of the Marian persecutions in England.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 397 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
