King Richard II. Some peasants felt that such a young king could be pressurised into making changes that would improve their lives. The trigger for the revolt came in May 1381. A tax collector ...
In 1381 the Peasants' Revolt broke out against the poll tax ... the materials and techniques of the tester over the tomb of Richard II... thesis by Abigail Weatherill, 2010. History of the King's ...
It was unsuccessful but nearly caused the unseating of King Richard II. Ball was tried at the city's Moot Hall, which was later replaced by the town hall building, now the museum and gallery.