1494: William Tyndale
William Tyndale, born around 1494 in Lollard Gloucestershire, translated the Bible into English during the Reformation and was martyred for it. He studied at Oxford…
Read moreInspired by the work of George Muller, Spurgeon founded an orphanage. Initially able to house 250 boys, accommodation was extended in 1879 to include girls. Remained in use until its bombing during the Blitz in World War 2.