The Heretics of London Preview

Mark Windows and Windows on the World are producing a feature length historical drama documentary "The heretics of London", the film features the lives and the times of heretics burned at the stake in the 1500's and the battles of church, the state and heretics, a word which literally means "able to choose".

The film will initially be available only on limited edition DVD and will not go to any digital platform until 18 months after release. The DVD will feature a directors cut which will never be available as a download on any platform.

This is your chance to participate and also support our work and you will be part of something very unique as every patron will receive a credit on the film.

"The Heretics of London" is a feature length documentary which is currently in production.

The film features heretics who were burnt at the stake in the London suburb of Smithfield during the 1500's. The area then known as Smoothfield has a long and fascinating history.

From the foundation of St Bartholomew's Church and hospital for the poor in 1123 by the monk Rahere to the many executions, including Scottish rebel William Wallace and the killing of peasants revolt leader Watt Tyler, this small area has been the scene of many horrific events.

Today it still has the famous meat market and much of it is the same as it was when heretics were lead through the ancient arch out of St. Bartholomew's to be burned publicly in front of huge crowds.

The film explores both the "Smooth field" and those whose lives ended there

The Smoothfield

Smithfield Previously known as Smoothfield is located just outside London’s Old City Walls. Famous for its cattle market, the raucous Bartholomew's' fair and the execution of heretics. It also featured in Charles Dickens' "Oliver Twist".

As well as having its gallows (The Elms), and all manner of horrific executions Smithfield was also the scene of the burning alive of heretics.

Hundreds of heretics were burned at the stake during the time of Henry V111-Mary 1st. Many in Smithfield.

Become a Patron:

Patrons will get regular updates along with trailers and scenes as they are filmed.

Patrons will get free access to screenings to be held in places historically linked to the film.

Patrons will get a guided tour around this fascinating site with cast members and a slide presentation plus Q and A with the director Mark Windows and cast members.

Patrons will receive a limited edition DVD with extra scenes and interviews with the cast plus outtakes.

You can support the film and get a limited edition copy as a Patron plus access to all events and screenings.

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