Windsor in Berkshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Windsor Martyrs
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, March 5, 2023
1. Windsor Martyrs Marker
Henry Filmer
Anthony Pierson
Robert Testwood
Burnt at the stake 28th July 1543
Erected by Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is July 28, 1543.
Location. 51° 29.098′ N, 0° 36.426′ W. Marker is in Windsor, England, in Berkshire. Marker is on Thames Street. Marker is on a low wall to the right of the King George V Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43 Thames Street, Windsor, England SL4 1RQ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Christian Victor (within shouting distance of this marker); Windsor Bridge (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Birthplace of Robert Keayne (about 120 meters away); Public Well and Pump (about 150 meters away); Browns (about 180 meters away); King Edward VII Gateway (about 180 meters away); Berkshire Yeomanry War Memorial (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Mary Delany and Fanny Burney (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Windsor.
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Excerpt: The Windsor Martyrs are mentioned in local histories of Windsor and indeed roads have been named after them, and yet how many know the story? It was graphically recorded by John Foxe in his "History of the Acts and Monuments of the Church" more commonly known as Foxe's Book of Martyrs, which was published in 1563. John Marbeck, one of the men implicated, was still alive and had helped Foxe when he was writing of these sad events at Windsor in 1543.(Submitted on March 5, 2023.)
The story that Foxe sets out in great detail concerns five men: Robert Testwood, Henry Filmer, Anthony Pierson, John Marbeck and Robert Bennett. These relatively humble men were pursued relentlessly and it does seem probable that they were attacked in the hope of implicating highly placed and influential people suspected of sympathising with church reformers.
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, March 5, 2023
2. Windsor Martyrs Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 5, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
