Hanged, Drawn and Quartered! What happened to John Paslew in 1537 Whalley

Chris

14 January 2023

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John Paslew, the last abbot of Whalley Abbey was caught up in the Pilgrimage of Grace, and was tried and executed at Lancaster for high treason in 1537.

But questions have been raised as to where John was executed. Was it in Lancaster or was it at the gates of Whalley Abbey?

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In this video, we visit Whalley Abbey as well as that of St. Mary’s and All Saint’s Church as we discuss what exactly happened to the last abbot of Whalley Abbey!

Music used in this video :

♪♬ Gregorian Chants Monks Chants – Royalty Free Music

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