The Evil May Day riot was the culmination of mounting social and economic pressures, along with nationalist and xenophobic sentiments: Economic Competition: English workers felt undercut by foreign laborers who were often preferred by employers for lower wages and sometimes greater skills.

The year 1517 was marked by a violent and significant uprising in London known as the May Day Riot, or simply the "Evil May Day" riot. This event stands as a stark example of social tensions in Tudor England under King Henry VIII, highlighting the volatile mixture of economic hardship, xen

Tudor England had no formal social welfare system. Care for disabled individuals varied widely: Charity and the Church: Religious institutions often provided rudimentary care, feeding and housing the poor and disabled.   Work and livelihoods: Some disabled people worked as mu

At court, appearances mattered immensely. Physical impairments could limit a noble’s ability to participate in tournaments, military campaigns, and court ceremonies. However, some disabled courtiers found ways to maintain influence: John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland: Though not d