The Peasants' Revolt - Froissart, Chroniques de France et d'Angleterre, Book II (c.1460-1480), f.165v - BL Royal MS 18 E I

The peasants' revolt (miniature) the peasants' revolt. Two groups of rebels meet outside london. They carry banners of england and st. George. Their leaders john ball, on horseback, and wat tyler, standing left, are labelled 'jehan balle' and 'waultre le tieulier' respectively. Date: between circa 1460 and circa 1480. Collection: British Library.