[David Callin]

Good Googling, Glenn. (And by you, Simon!)

Originally Posted by Glenn Wright

I assumed that the three burials were of the same person, who was first buried in a consecrated churchyard, then disinterred and hidden (buried?) under a hedge in non-consecrated ground, and finally buried a third time on a hilltop (with or without a tower) again without benefit of church ritual.

That's the story in the form that I first read it. It was only a brief account, so I may have imagined some of the additional details. But I am hopeful for Thomas, come Judgement Day.

Very pleased you enjoyed it.

Thanks John. It was a time of religious conflict - but aren't they all?

Originally Posted by Carl Copeland

“trumpets voluntary” is a play on words—something about the voluntary nature of his burial and tying in with his jazzy stepping out (à la Irving Berlin) at the resurrection of the dead.

Yes, pretty much that! Although "voluntary" may be more of a reference to his nonconformism. And I was thinking of that great moment in Pilgrim's Progress ... "So he passed over, and all the trumpets sounded for him on the other side."

Glad you had fun with it.

Cheers all

David