Ralph 's uncle , Sir John Bulmer , and his family were attainted of treason for their part in the Pilgrimage of Grace in June 1537 . According to the inventory made by the crown officers , John 's manor house at Bulmer was made of slate and greatly decayed . Ralph was a prisoner in the Tower of London in March 1538 . He carved his name " RAVLEF BVLMAR 1537 " in the Beauchamp Tower . Ralph was released and later restored to some of the family lands
Pilgrimage of Grace
Pilgrimage of Grace
Ralph Bulmer (soldier)