Discover Alone, back to main map

John Ball blue plaque

Blue plaque
John Ball blue plaque
Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

This blue commemorative plaque records: John Ball (c.1338-1381) priest & leader of the Peasants' Revolt was tried on this site in the presence of King Richard II before execution Recorded plaque organisation: St Albans Civic Society.
John Ball, a priest and influential leader during the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, was executed for his role in inciting rebellion against feudal injustices; his martyrdom became a symbol of resistance to oppressive medieval social structures.

A plaque record does not grant entry to a building or private land. View it from a public place unless permission is clearly given.

Places near here

Add to this placeAdd a picture Comment or add a tip

Explore 1,118,481 places

Other information

Photo: Dcs57 on Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0