In this episode, we’ll explore how Henry VIII, with the help of Cromwell, used the Henrician Reformation to strengthen royal power across England. We’ll examine how this centralisation led to greater control over regions like Wales and the North. The episode will highlight the Act of Union in 1536, which integrated Wales into the English legal and governmental framework, and the revitalisation of the Council of the North after the Pilgrimage of Grace to enforce royal authority. We’ll also discuss the Act of Liberties and Franchises in 1535, which reduced the power of local nobles, as seen in regions like Durham. Join us as we uncover how these measures contributed to a more uniform application of law throughout the kingdom.

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