Ketts rebellion began between June and August in 1549, and 16,000 people were led by Robert Kett to Norwich and camped outside the gates. The rebellion started due to enclosure, where large land owners began to enclose common land and villagers had began to tear down the hedges. On July 21st a full pardon was offered to all the rebels if the agreed to go home peacefully. However, the rebellion was a failure and Robert Kett was hung, whilst Edward VI pardoned the other rebels and John Dudley supressed any further rumour of a rebellion.
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