# Event Details - **Event Name**: "O Lord, Open the Eyes of the King of England” - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: 500 years since William Tynedale was martyred for translating the Bible into EnglishAbout this EventIn October 1526, book browsers outside St Paul's Cathedral were shocked when a large run of a 700-page anonymous volume appeared. It was a first – a Bible in English – and it came courtesy of William Tyndale, who had been forced to go to Worms in Germany to get it published.It was then illegal for the Bible to be in English, and copies had been smuggled into England hidden in bales of cloth. They were soon being burned outside St Paul’s. Those caught in possession were made to ride seated backwards on a donkey wearing boards on which the pages of the offending work were pasted. They then had to throw the boards into a fire as a warning of their own fate should they continue reading the banned translation.Ed Glinert of New Manchester Walks and author of "Manchester: The Biography" relates the terrifying story on the 500th anniversary of the events.Practical InformationThe talk includes a Q&A session.Booking is essential. Lit&Phil members: we recommend logging into the website to make booking your free member ticket quicker and easier.Accessibility InformationThe venue is wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet on the ground floor. Please contact us regarding any specific accessibility requirements you may have by emailing events@manlitphil.ac.uk - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/o-lord-open-the-eyes-of-the-king-of-england/100001996450757960 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Doors Open At: 6:00 PM - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Cross Street Chapel - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 7.21, max: 16.96, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Cross Street Chapel - **lat**: 53.4812812 - **long**: -2.2447331 - **full address**: Cross Street Chapel, Cross Street, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: "O Lord, Open the Eyes of the King of England” - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9560c0300a61cc3a89b21a8c1be1c661f48cdc49c52229d18fe7b7a6109b8a1e-rimg-w1200-h800-dcc8a888-gmir.jpg?v=1786251978 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is "O Lord, Open the Eyes of the King of England being held? - **A:** "O Lord, Open the Eyes of the King of England takes place on Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Cross Street Chapel, Cross Street, Manchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing "O Lord, Open the Eyes of the King of England ? - **A:** "O Lord, Open the Eyes of the King of England is organized by The Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** "O Lord, Open the Eyes of the King of England is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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