Episode Details

In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the dramatic life of Blessed Edward Thwing (c. 1565–1600), an English Catholic priest and martyr who risked everything to return to England during the Protestant Reformation.

Join us as we trace Thwing’s journey from his studies at the English College in Reims to his dangerous mission in 1597, where he was immediately arrested under the Jesuits, etc. Act of 1584. We recount his imprisonment at Wisbech Castle, his daring escape with fellow priest Robert Nutter, and the three years he spent eluding capture in Lancashire.

Discover the tragic final chapter of his life, from his recapture to his execution for high treason at Lancaster Castle on July 26, 1600. Whether you are interested in English history, religious persecution, or the Eighty-five martyrs of England and Wales, this episode illuminates a powerful story of conviction and sacrifice.