Martyrs & Mystics: The Extraordinary Untold Story of Britain’s Spiritual Heritage

Did Joseph of Arimathea really bring the holy grail to Glastonbury? Why do many conspiracy theorists believe architects such as Wren and Hawksmoore secretly built London according to principles from the Old Testament? What were the true reasons for the executions of martyrs such as Ridley, Wycliffe, and Cranmer? All these intriguing questions, and many more, are answered in this unusual and fascinating new guided tour of Britain's spiritual heritage. Ed Glinert travels round Britain unearthing the most interesting spiritual characters and stories from more than 2,000 years of British history. From martyrs to mystics, millennialists to malingerers, and messiahs to magicians, Britain's turbulent religious history has thrown up a wealth of intriguing characters. Ed Glinert tells their stories in fascinating, bite sized chunks.