Zong Massacre

Massacre of more than 130 African slaves, thrown overboard when the ship carrying them ran out of drinking water.

Westhoughton Mill

Former cotton mill built in 1804, the target of a Luddite attack in 1812.

Anne Askew

English writer and Protestant martyr, burnt to death in 1546.

Ricarius

French monk (c. 560 – c. 645) venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church, who spent some time in England attempting to ransom French prisoners.

Crantara

Fiery cross used by Scottish Highlanders to rally their clans to battle.

Arnside Tower

Late-medieval peel tower in Cumbria, England, now ruinous.

Peel Tower

Defensive tower built on both sides of the border between England and Scotland from the mid-14th century until about 1600.

Oxford Martyrs

Three prominent Protestant clergymen burned alive in 1555-1556 for heresy during the reign of Queen Mary I of England.