1685: The Sufferings of the Glastonbury Rebels
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Join historian and writer, Stephen M. Carter for a free talk about the Monmouth Rebellion and the experiences of local Glastonbury rebels.
In 1685 twenty-nine Glastonbury men fought for Liberty & Property, for King Monmouth, for Religion, for Freedom. This is the story of the Monmouth Rebellion and the Bloody Assizes told through the eyes of these local men. This is the tale of training, battle, slavery, betrayal, and for some freedom. These are the events that turned Somerset into a butchers shambles, and this is the story of those Glastonbury Rebels.
This special activity is included in your admission, adding even more value to your abbey experience!
A valid admission ticket or Glastonbury Abbey Membership is required to enter the abbey and join the talk. Purchase your admission online at glastonburyabbey.com to save and make the most of your visit.
About Stephen M. Carter:
As both a historian and writer, Stephen M. Carter focuses the life and times of the Duke of Monmouth. His books Fighting for Liberty and One King! cover Monmouth’s Bloody Rebellion of 1685. Whilst Stephen’s latest work, due to be published in October 2026, explores the life and loves of Monmouth’s mother, Lucy Walter. Stephen was born in England, but now lives in Normandy, France. He can be followed on most platforms as @Warwalks.
Image credit: The Morning of Sedgemoor, by Edgar Bundy
In 1685 twenty-nine Glastonbury men fought for Liberty & Property, for King Monmouth, for Religion, for Freedom. This is the story of the Monmouth Rebellion and the Bloody Assizes told through the eyes of these local men. This is the tale of training, battle, slavery, betrayal, and for some freedom. These are the events that turned Somerset into a butchers shambles, and this is the story of those Glastonbury Rebels.
This special activity is included in your admission, adding even more value to your abbey experience!
A valid admission ticket or Glastonbury Abbey Membership is required to enter the abbey and join the talk. Purchase your admission online at glastonburyabbey.com to save and make the most of your visit.
About Stephen M. Carter:
As both a historian and writer, Stephen M. Carter focuses the life and times of the Duke of Monmouth. His books Fighting for Liberty and One King! cover Monmouth’s Bloody Rebellion of 1685. Whilst Stephen’s latest work, due to be published in October 2026, explores the life and loves of Monmouth’s mother, Lucy Walter. Stephen was born in England, but now lives in Normandy, France. He can be followed on most platforms as @Warwalks.
Image credit: The Morning of Sedgemoor, by Edgar Bundy
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Glastonbury Abbey, St Patrick's Chapel, Glastonbury, BA6 9, United Kingdom
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