Wyatt's Rebellion, 1554

Question 1

Wyatt raises his standard in Maidstone to signify the start of the rebellion

Answer 1

25 January

Question 2

Duke of Norfolk’s force unable to rebels; Norfolk forced to retreat

Answer 2

28 January

Question 3

Queen rallies support with a speech at Guildhall in the City of London

Answer 3

1 February

Question 4

Rebels reach Southwark but are prevented from crossing to the City with the Crown’s forces holding London Bridge. This is probably the critical turning point of the rebellion.

Answer 4

3 February

Question 5

Rebels move upstream to Kingston upon Thames and cross river there, moving back towards London

Answer 5

6 February

Question 6

Rebels stop at Ludgate on the edge of the City on London. Wyatt surrendered

Answer 6

7 February