Wycliffe and the Lollards Peter Heidtmann introduces the charismatic leader of a reforming heretical sect at the end of the fourteenth century. Peter Heidtmann | Published in History Today Volume 20 Issue 10 October 1970 On March 1st, 1410, John Badby, a tailor of Evesham, was tried for heresy at the Blackfriars in London. To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.