My middle name is Tyler and it is a name that has been used on my fathers side for generations. I am not quite sure of the history but much like most Mongolians believe they are descended from Chingis (Ghengis) Khan, I am descended from Wat Tyler.

History is written by the oppressors so all I've read of Wat casts him as a bit of a thug who was rude to the 15 yr old King. The leading of a peasnts revolution may have also led to the young monarch's grumpy attitude. The Mayor and one of the Kings bodyguards took it upon themselves to kill the unarmed Wat. Well the clock turned and I forget the name of the king but I remember Wat's name being remembered during the Poll Tax riots a few years back.

My Granny Barbara passed away recently and my lovely old Pa sent me a photo of our Tyler coat of Arms which Granny had in her house.

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