Robert Swift died 8th August 1561 Born in Rotherham Robert was a rich mercer of the town. He acted on behalf of the Earl of Shrewsbury in the destruction of the College of Jesus. This was part of Henry VIII's attacks on the Church.
Robert Swift
died 8th August 1561
Born in Rotherham
Robert was a rich mercer of the town. He acted on behalf of the Earl of Shrewsbury in the destruction of the College of Jesus. This was part of Henry VIII's attacks on the Church.