by gayemack | Mar 25, 2013 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
Approximately a year ago, archeological researchers from Oxford discovered remains of one of Furness Abbey’s medieval abbots. Furness, founded in 1124 by King Stephen. Located in northern Cumbria, it was the second largest, wealthiest and obviously influential,...
by gayemack | Oct 12, 2012 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
By the fall of 1539, Thomas Cromwell’s methodical eradication of England’s abbeys and monasteries on behalf of King Henry VIII had well been underway for a few years. Beginning with the smaller houses in 1537, the campaign eventually found it’s way to...
by gayemack | Aug 29, 2012 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
Not every young medieval man (or woman for that matter) was thrilled to be packed off to the monastery or nunnery. Aside from those who ‘felt the call’ of dedicating their lives to the glory of God, more often than not religious houses served as an answer to a...
