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A Brief History of 1549 Although playing and recording together since they met in the late 1990's it was only in 2006, when writing started for a Folk/Rock Opera about Kett's Rebellion of 1549, that Andy and Rob decided to give themselves a band name. The Folk/Rock Opera "Rebellion" was released in May 2007 to wide critical acclaim, and quickly established itself as a CD with that appealed across a wide musical spectrum. The CD and the band were featured in many newspapers as well as on BBC radio and Folkcast. The CD is available for sale now (see below)
You can now enjoy listening to ten featured tracks above, please let us know what you think. 1549 would like to thank; Mark Jolley - For Fantastic Fiddle playing. Mark Howes - For his guest guitar solos. Scott Taylor - For too many things to mention! Lorry Carr - For guest vocals A Brief History of Robert Kett When Wymondham Abbey was dissolved in 1538, Robert Kett, a yeoman farmer and tanner, campaigned against the greed of the royal agent Flowerdew, to save parts of the Abbey Church for the town.
At the time of the annual fair in July 1549, the grievances of the poor came to a head, especially regarding the the enclosure of the common land by the gentry. Kett agreed to lead a protest march against such injustices. Eventually, 15,000 joined his camp ..hold Heath. A petition was sent to the King requesting reforms and social justice. The government ordered the camp to disperse. Kett refused, believing no crime had been committed. When the city of Norwich closed its gates to the camp, the rebels broke in at Bishop’s Bridge and took control of the city. Eventually, a large royal army arrived which defeated the rebels at the Battle of Dussindale on 27 August, killing 3,000 of Kett’s followers. Kett was hanged as a traitor from Norwich Castle walls on 7 December. Kett’s Rebellion drew attention to the plight of the poor and it’s leader gave them a voice at a time when they had none. Pageants, Mystery plays and music were very much part of Kett’s world. This CD is a poignant and moving tribute to a great man and a remarkable event in Norfolk’s history.
Adrian Hoare Author “The Unlikely Rebel”
pub. Radio Society of Great Britain
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