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Deryk Carver

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Deryk Carver, first Protestant martyr burnt at Lewes, July 22nd 1555, lived in this brewery
Deryk Carver, a Protestant lay preacher, was the first person martyred for his faith during the reign of Queen Mary I and was burnt at the stake in Lewes on July 22, 1555; he is associated with this brewery as his place of residence. His martyrdom is significant in the history of the English Reformation and the persecution of Protestants under Catholic rule.

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