October to December 1536, a more serious revolt occured in Yorkshire. Robert Aske led 30,000 men on a march. It was a popular uprising- a rising of ordinary people rather than the gentry and aristocracy.
It was Aske who declared it was a pilgrimage. He chose the banner of the Five Wounds of Christ as it's standard. The rebels swore a religious oath that contradicted the supremacy and they sang ballads in favour of monasteries.
Why was it a serious threat?
- Largest uprising of the tudor period. The pilgrims were not disorganised and some were experienced fighters. Norfolk's army numbered just 8000. If the rebels had claches with the royal forces, they would have won.
York Manifesto, October 1536
Demanded the removal of evil councillors from the government, the restoration of the Old Faith and the protection of the Monsteries.
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