The Mysteries Of History
Let us tell you a mysterious tale, woven into the fabric of time.. Each week on our podcast we will take a look at a unique and fascinating piece of history. As gruesome, mysterious or unbelievable that these tales may sound, one thing is for sure...these events happened, these people existed and these places have made their mark on our historical landscapes.
The Mysteries Of History
The Brutal Demise of the Last Abbott of Glastonbury Abbey
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In the land of legend and folklore, in the midst of the Somerset Levels, lies the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey. Once a mighty powerhouse of religious teaching and unbelieveable wealth, Glastonbury Abbey was led by the pious and devoted Abbott Richard Whiting. How then, in the mid 16th century, did Glastonbury Abbey fall into ruin and the aged Abbott Whiting face a most horrific ending.
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