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NAME: William Tyndale Birth: c.1494 Death: 6th October 1536 Occupation: Linguist William Tyndale was born around 1494, in the county of Gloucestershire. Tyndale lived and worked during the era of Renaissance Humanism. A conjecture is that Tyndale’s family had moved to Gloucestershire at some point in the 15th century, probably as a result of ‘War of the roses. The Tyndale family also went by the name Hychyns (Hitchens), and it was as William Hychyns that Tyndale was enrolled at Magdalene Hall, Oxford. Tyndale began a Bachelor of Arts degree at Magdalen Hall The English biblical scholar and linguist became a leading figure in the Protestant Reformation. He was a gifted linguist and became fluent over the years in French, Greek, Hebrew, German, Latin, Italian and Spanish. Tyndale became chaplain at the home of Sir John Walsh at Little Sodbury Gloucestershire. His opinions proved controversial to many clergy. And in 1522 he was summoned before John Bell, the Chancellor of the diocese of...

The following poem was written in response to the war in Gaza. Also inspired by Wheelsong Poetry Anthology five (out last week) all money from the sales of these books is going directly to 'Save The Children'. This is a charity close to my heart.  Enjoy the poem, buy the book, poetry against poverty; we can make a possitive difference. *********************** HOPE FOR THE WORLD  We cannot imagine what they face,  because we're not in a war torn place.  Daily you live in poverty and fear,  wondering what hell you go through. We sit here watching from afar,  give to you a thought - a prayer. We've no idea of your daily fear,  It's far from being just and fair. All wars of hate and selfish greed,  man's fight of whose right or wrong. Authorities ignore humanity need,  in a fallen world, we each belong. For aid conveys to reach all in need,  by bringing a little relief and hope. We pray the safety of the aid workers,  who have sacrific...

It is with a joyful heart that I can annouce that Another of my poems has been accepted into Wheelsong Anthology 5;  Release date will be announced shortly. A percentage of the book sales will be donated directly to 'Save The Children Charity'. this is cause close to my heart. Please don't just buy it because I'm featured but to experience and enjoy all the fabulous other poets work featured. With every book sold you are helping children in need across the world; especially in the most poverty stricken areas of the globe. We have so much when many have so little. Wheelsong tag line 'poetry against poverty' speaks volumes in the cause it is supporting. The book along with other Wheelsong publications are available on Amazon, Barns & Nobel (USA), Waterstones UK (online). watch this space for release date. Christmas is approaching and what a fabulous gift to give to your family and friends. Wheelsong has given me some great opportunities to gain my confidence t...