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Podcast: London History
Episode: 152: The Peasant's Revolt Part I - How it Came About
Description: Hazel Baker of London Guided Walks welcomes you to the London History Podcast for the first of a two-part deep dive into the dramatic events of 1381âoften known as the Peasantsâ Revolt. Joining Hazel is City of London guide and lecturer Ian McDiarmid, as they unpack why âpeasantsâ is far from an accurate label. Contemporary records and post-revolt indictments reveal that many participants were skilled workers or even minor landowners, challenging long-held assumptions about this uprising.Together they trace the revoltâs roots in three powerful pressures: crushing and unfair taxationâespecially the infamous poll taxesâEnglandâs costly and fal...