Memorial: M6261

Wall tablet in Bethany Baptist Chapel, Cardiff commemorating Rawlins White d. 1555, fisherman and protestant martyr

Location

Bethany Baptist Chapel, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'The noble army of martyrs praise thee. / Near this spot suffered for the truth / March 30th 1555 / Rawlins White / a fisherman / of this town / We shall by God's grace light such a candle / in England as shall never be put out / Erected by two protestants of this town.'

Details

Type: Wall tablet

People

White, Rawlins
Age:
Date of Death: 30/3/1555
Cause of Death: Executed
Rank / Occupation: Fisherman
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: On the surviving wall of chapel now incorporated within Howell's department store. Rawlins White was burned at the stake during the reign of Mary I.

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