Gasquet, Francis Aidan, Cardinal, 1846-1929 · London : Chatto & Windus · leaf 333
m westand east was 150 feet long. In 1527, on the death of abbot Thomas York, JohnTopcliffe or Henhem was chosen to succeed to theabbacy. The times were perilous and it was not longbefore the Kings policy, with regard to the religioushouses, became evident. Abbot John from the first wastroubled by… … TVhhbywith what result does not appear. In 1537, under thepretext that the risings in the north must have beenmuch countenanced by the monks, Henry seized therevenues of Whitby. After unavaiHng protests the abbotis said to have certified Crumwell that he wouldresign, but he vigorously denied any…
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