The Early Modern Commons

Being Protestant in Reformation England

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Joel O’Flaherty and Johnty Robinson-StanierThis rare medieval...

18 January 2018

Joel O’Flaherty and Johnty Robinson-StanierThis rare medieval textile is a set of priest’s robes embroidered with figures of saints. At the Reformation, robes of this sort...

Kenesha AsieduThe Matthew Miller clock currently displayed in...

15 January 2018

Kenesha AsieduThe Matthew Miller clock currently displayed in the Royal Albert Memorial Museum once belonged to the St Mary Steps Church in Exeter. Designed between 1619 and 1621 by...

Sam FennApostle Spoons were usually made of silver and depicted...

13 January 2018

Sam FennApostle Spoons were usually made of silver and depicted either one of the twelve apostles or Christ on the end of the handle. Whilst obviously decorative they were also intended...

Marcus WatkinsonThis is a silver gilt communion cup and paten...

11 January 2018

Marcus WatkinsonThis is a silver gilt communion cup and paten cover. It was made in 1575 for Holy Trinity Church by John Jones, one of the wealthiest and most prominent goldsmiths in...