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The latest July edition of Premier Christianity magazine has a feature on Bible translation inspired by the 500th anniversary of the English New Testament. This includes an article on William Tyndale’s New Testament, supplied by the Tyndale Society, which is on page 42.
I was recently commissioned to create a handcrafted solid oak bench to mark the 500th anniversary of William Tyndale’s translation of the Bible into English. Having previously made a number of these benches and, in particular, one for the Keepers in Wotton-under-Edge, I was delighted to be asked to produce this special commemorative piece.
The bench measures 2.3 metres in length and features a hand-carved motif in the middle of the backrest depicting the Tyndale Monument with an open Bible superimposed over it. The carving celebrates Tyndale’s enduring legacy and his pioneering work in making the Scriptures accessible in English.
On Saturday 11th July 2026, the bench was installed in concrete in the peaceful garden of the chapel at North Nibley, Gloucestershire, where visitors can enjoy a direct view of the Tyndale Monument standing proudly on the hill above. Funded through local support, the project provides a lasting tribute to one of England’s most influential reformers and offers a place to rest and reflect.
It will be a welcome stopping point for pilgrims passing through the village, as well as for walkers on the Cotswold Way, who can pause to enjoy both the surroundings and the spectacular view of the monument.
Report by John Pinch, Stinchcombe, Gloucestershire
July 2026
A new, very nice Tyndale article was published on 30th June 2026 in "The Conversation", which claims to stand for "Academic rigour, journalistic flair".
The article was written by Michael Bruening, Professor of History at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, and is entitled: "500 years ago, the first New Testament in English was published – and stirred up a hornet’s nest". It's well worth a read!
Why not do so straight away by following the link below to the publisher's website.
The latest edition - Volume 13 Spring 2026 - edition of the Bible Review Journal has a special feature on William Tyndale.
The journal is produced twice a year by the International Society of Bible Collectors (ISBC).
For further information about the Society and its publications, please see their website using the link below.
The annual Tyndale Society Garden Party was held at the farm of our Chairman Emeritus in Buckinghamshire on Saturday 27th June 2026. Old friends and new gathered in the shade by the old barn for a picnic and conversation. Andrew Hope gave us a talk about the Lollards and some of their connections with Tyndale and the Chilterns.
Then we had two songs from a local folk duo, David Darvell and Karen Holt, from near Chesham, who sang about Thomas Harding, the last Lollard martyr. They also gave us a song about the Chilterns. Members of our Facebook group can hear them singing via the link below.