Marching from Essex county to Brentwood, Kent and Canterbury, Thomas baker, the leader of the revolt and followers, captured and killed sherifs throughout the villages they came across as they made their way to London. A quick negotiation with the crown and legislatures took place with a revolt diplomacy but failed. On June 10th, 1381, rebels from Canterbury and other neighbouring settlements such as Essex, marched into London. Meeting at Blackheath, chroniclers estimated 60, 000 people camped out. Upon hearing the arrival of the rebels, the court moved to the Tower of London and the rebels marched across London Bridge and gained more access to the city. They burned palaces, temples and destroyed legal records. Attempts to negotiate with the
