St. Boltoph’s Church And The Radical Preacher John Cotton
During 17th century St. Boltoph’s Church in Boston, Linclonshire, was home to the radical preacher John Cotton (1585 – 1652).
Read moreDuring 17th century St. Boltoph’s Church in Boston, Linclonshire, was home to the radical preacher John Cotton (1585 – 1652).
Read moreJohn Foxe (1516/17 – 1587), born in Boston, Lincolnshire, wrote his Book of Martyrs in 1563 to wide success.
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Read moreThomas Paine (1737 – 1809), born in England to Quaker parents, campaigned for revolution first in America and then France.
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