Protestants burned at the stake for refusing to deny their faith, Smithfield, London, 1556. Artist: Unknown

Protestants burned at the stake for refusing to deny their faith, Smithfield, London, 1556. Artist: Unknown

1-151-641 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

A priest, 4 laymen and 2 women burned at the stake at Smithfield, London, 27 January 1556, for refusing to deny their Protestant belief. Reign of Mary I (Bloody Mary). Wood engraving 1848.

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