constanius Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Medal for the establishment of Bishop Ridley College St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada 1889 by P. W. Ellis & Co Toronto. Bronze 39mm. Who was bishop Ridley? Nicholas Ridley English Protestant bishop. He became chaplain to Henry VIII in 1541, and bishop of London in 1550. He took an active part in the Reformation and supported Lady Jane Grey's claim to the throne. After Mary I's accession he was arrested and burned as a heretic a fate he shared with the person on the following coin. Evasion halfpenny Bust H & L (For Hugh Latimer) Rev NON PROCUL DIES 1696. Atkins #398 On Oct 16, 1555, Ridley and Hugh Latimer were lead to their martyrdom. Ridley came fully robed, as he would be dressed as a Bishop. Latimer, wore a simple frieze frock. The seventy-year-old Latimer followed feebly behind Ridley. Ridley gave his clothes away to those standing by. Latimer quietly stripped to his shroud. "And though in his clothes he appeared a withered, crooked old man, he now stood bolt upright". As they were fastened to their stakes, Ridley's brother tied a bag of gunpowder to both of their necks. And then, as a burning faggot was laid at the feet of Ridley, Latimer spoke his famous words: "Be of good comfort, Master Ridley, and play the man; we shall this day light such a candle, by God’s grace, in England, as I trust shall never be put out." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobking08 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 These are wonderful medals of two great Englishmen. Where did you get them? I'm am sure you've Dassier's medals of these two men also... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobking08 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 And here is Ridley by Dassier... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 The evasive Latimer I acquired from ebay a couple of years ago when I was collecting conders and English penny tokens. I now collect mainly historical medals. The Ridley I purchased yesterday (Saturday) from the Torex Coin Show in Toronto, Canada. Which prompted me to 'dig out' the evasion token and post them together. I do not possess the Dassier medals of either, though I do have some non-religious Dassiers. Your medals are very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobking08 Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 If you don't mind, can you keep your eye out for another Ridley medal? I wouldn't mind adding one to my collection of Reformers. Since you live in Canada, you might have a better chance of coming across one than I would down here in the US. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted March 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 If you don't mind, can you keep your eye out for another Ridley medal? I wouldn't mind adding one to my collection of Reformers. Since you live in Canada, you might have a better chance of coming across one than I would down here in the US. Thanks! If I spot another one, I will certainly let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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