The History of the Protestant Reformation in England and Ireland.

It becomes clearer to me that the truth about Britain before the Reformation has been almost eradicated. I have commented on this before.

The impression is often given of Britain being an uncivilised, clergy ridden society.

This is far from the truth.

The great Universities were started by the Catholic Church.

The Monasteries were great houses of learning, of education, of commerce, of farming development, and of education.

People did not live in drab colourless towns and cities.

Life was not perfect though. There were no doubt corrupt lay people and clergy who were out to serve themselves. But by enlarge, the Catholic Church did much for the benefit of all people.

If you want an unbiased, non catholic account of what the Reformation meant for Britain, and especially for the poor and the ill, look no further than this wonderful book by William Cobbit.

It is titled, "The History of the Protestant Reformation in England and Ireland."

The book is available on line. Google it!

Once you have read it, you will have a different understanding of the events surrounding and folllowing on from the Protestant Reformation.

Over my next postings, I will be highlighting some of the Abbey Churches that I visited last week in England, Wales and Scotland. I will give some details of their history and he work that they did in their respective areas.

Photos show Great Malvern, Worcester and Tewkesbury Abbey Churches.