The rebels's penetration of the Tower of London — the most heavily fortified royal castle in England — was a remarkable feat. Archbishop Sudbury (Chancellor) and Sir Robert Hales (Treasurer) were dragged out and beheaded on Tower Hill by the mob. The king had already left; the beheadings sent a message about who was responsible for the poll tax.
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