Pilgrims and Prophets
Pilgrims and Prophets
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Archbishop Whitgift of Grimsby
John Whitgift, born in Grimsby, was one of the dominant men of the first Elizabethan age, but he is largely overlooked in his home town. Why? We investigate the controversial lifestyle of this Archbishop and politician from Lincolnshire.
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The 'Black Prince' of Scunthorpe
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The young Sudanese 'prince' Hatashil Khatish was forced into slavery, rescued by missionaries, became a preacher himself and ended his days as a celebrity shopkeeper in Scunthorpe where he is buried. An extraordinary story of courage, faith and humanity - a man who survived the murder of his parents, vicious slavery and racial prejudice to find love and acceptance in 1910s Scunthorpe.
The Scotsman, the Widow and the Cannibals
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The story of Scottish missionary James Chalmers and his second wife, widow Lizzie Harrison from Retford in Nottinghamshire, as well as his first wife Jane Hercus. All three died in bringing the Gospel to Papua New Guinea where Chalmers was finally killed and eaten - but the Christian Gospel had been established.
John Hunt: From Newark to Fiji
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The Methodist missionary John Hunt lived in several villages around Newark and Lincoln before going with his wife, also a local woman, to Fiji in the 1830s. He had great success as a missionary amongst cannibals and translated the Bible into local languages before dying young of dysentery. This video explores the story on both sides of the world.
Gainsborough, Baptists & Freedom
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The first known English Baptist congregation was formed by people from Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, including John Smyth and Thomas Helwys, who also developed a radical policy of proposing religious freedom for all faiths. They influenced the thinking behind the US First Amendment and even the UN Declaration on Human Rights. About Pilgrims & Prophets Tours: Pilgrims and Prophets Christian Herita...
Murder and Repentance in Seventeenth-Century England
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The true story of the wicked murder of a clergyman, the adventurous life and eventual repentance of his assailant - a story involving faith, sin, a king, two archbishops, two violent deaths, pirates, a miracle or two, eventual repentance and even a vampire (supposedly). All in early 1600s Lincolnshire, England.
Baptist History Tour Of England & Wales
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Baptist History Tour of England & Wales to help those planning to visit the countries who want to know the best places to visit. Presented by historian Adrian Gray.
The Story of Dunham Bridge and Ferry in Nottinghamshire/Lincolnshire
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The 2000 year history of the Dunham ferry and bridge crossing of the River Trent, the strategic route into Lincoln from the west, from the Romans to the present day. Floods, disasters and legal battles make a fascinating story. Led by local historian and author, Adrian Gray. About Pilgrims & Prophets Tours Pilgrims and Prophets Christian Heritage Tours offer local history and Christian heritage...
Egmanton, Nottinghamshire - Beauty & Division
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The Nottinghamshire village of Egmanton has one of England's 'Top One Thousand' churches - a place of astonishing beauty. But behind the glitter is a story of the Duke of Newcastle's attempt to impose his own 'High Church' views on a village which much preferred Methodism. We look at how this came about - and the beautiful legacy it left us! About Pilgrims & Prophets Tours: Pilgrims and Prophet...
Headon, Nottinghamshire - A Lost World of Gentry & Puritans
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The secret history of the Nottinghamshire village of Headon. We explore its connection with the Separatists, puritans and Mayflower Pilgrims, plus go in search of a lost Tudor deer park and 18th Century mansion. About Pilgrims & Prophets Tours: Pilgrims and Prophets Christian Heritage Tours offer local history and Christian heritage tours for Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. We are a social en...
West Burton - Nottinghamshire's Lost Village
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Adrian Gray takes us on a tour of the lost village of West Burton, and a lost meander of the River Trent - the Burton Round, which is mentioned in Shakespeare. Find out what happened to the people and what happened to the river! About Pilgrims & Prophets Tours Pilgrims and Prophets Christian Heritage Tours offer local history and Christian heritage tours for Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. We...
Torksey - Romans, Saxons, Vikings & Victorian Engineers
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Torksey in Lincolnshire has an amazing history. Adrian Gray tells the fascinating story of its history from the Romans and the Fosse Dyke, via Saxon pottery and Viking invaders, to Victorian viaduct and the huge row it provoked. About Pilgrims & Prophets Tours Pilgrims and Prophets Christian Heritage Tours offer local history and Christian heritage tours for Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. We...
Snarford - Knights, Puritans & Martyrs
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The tiny village of Snarford in Lincolnshire has an amazing church with the most glorious collection of Tudor and Stuart era monuments. Adrian Gray tells the fascinating story of the puritan gentry who lived here and then takes a little diversion to find out about a tale of more recent religious prejudice that affected the Methodists. About Pilgrims & Prophets Tours Pilgrims and Prophets Christ...
Marnham (Notts): Separatists, Inventors & Explorers
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The small village of Marnham in Nottinghamshire has a fascinating history. Two major puritan Separatists - Richard Clifton and John Smyth, the future Baptist - were involved here. Later it produced the fascinating Cartwright family of explorers, radicals and inventors. All these and an interesting landscape too. Adrian Gray: Adrian Gray is an historian and author. He also works as a tour guide....
Sherwood Forest's Ancient Highway
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Explore Sherwood Forest's ancient highway - The King's Road, the beautiful and historic King's Ford and find out if Robin Hood is resident at his Cave......with historian Adrian Gray. Adrian Gray: Adrian Gray is an historian and author. He also works as a tour guide. Publications: From Here We Changed The World, by Adrian Gray www.amazon.co.uk/Here-Changed-World-Nottinghamshire-Lincolnshire/dp/...
John Wesley's Home Town - Epworth
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John Wesley's Home Town - Epworth
Habblesthorpe - The Lost Village With Baptist History
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Habblesthorpe - The Lost Village With Baptist History
The Battling Puritan - Richard Bernard
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The Battling Puritan - Richard Bernard
Littleborough. Romans, Kings & Saints
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Littleborough. Romans, Kings & Saints
The Nottinghamshire Prophetess (1641)
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The Nottinghamshire Prophetess (1641)