Grindal lacked that firm faith in the supreme importance of uniformity and autocracy which enabled John Whitgift to persecute nonconformists whose theology was identical to his own. London, which was always a difficult see, involved Bishop Sandys in similar troubles when Grindal had gone to York. As it was, although Parker said that Grindal "was not resolute and severe enough for the government of London", his attempts to enforce the use of the surplice evoked angry protests, especially in 1565, when many nonconformists were suspended. This developed into a breakaway movement that formed the London Underground Church. Grindal repeatedly raided their services and imprisoned worshippers, but generally for short spells, agreeing with the Privy Council 'to move [them] to be conformable by gentleness'. Grindal of his own accord denounced Thomas Cartwright to the council in 1570. Other anxieties were brought upon him by the burning of his cathedral in 1561, for although Grindal himself is said to have contributed £1,200 towards its rebuilding, the laity and even the clergy of his diocese were not generous.
Grindal lacked that firm faith in the supreme importance of uniformity and autocracy which enabled John Whitgift to persecute nonconformists whose theology was identical to his own London which was always a difficult see involved Bishop Sandys in similar troubles when Grindal had gone to York As it was although Parker said that Grindal "was not resolute and severe enough for the government of London" his attempts to enforce the use of the surplice evoked angry protests especially in 1565 when many nonconformists were suspended This developed into a breakaway movement that formed the London Underground Church Grindal repeatedly raided their services and imprisoned worshippers but generally for short spells agreeing with the Privy Council 'to move [them] to be conformable by gentleness' Grindal of his own accord denounced Thomas Cartwright to the council in 1570 Other anxieties were brought upon him by the burning of his cathedral in 1561 for although Grindal himself is said to have contributed £1200 towards its rebuilding the ,laity and even the clergy of his diocese were not g:enerous