Sir John Oldcastle, was an English Lollard leader, he escaped from which historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, and it lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets?
John Oldcastle Sir John Oldcastle (died 14 December 1417) was an English Lollard leader. Being a friend of Henry V, he long escaped prosecution for heresy. When convicted, he escaped from the Tower of London and then led a rebellion against the King. Eventually, he was captured and executed in London. He formed the basis for William Shakespeare's character John Falstaff, who was originally called John Oldcastle.
Pool of London The Pool of London is a stretch of the River Thames from London Bridge to below Limehouse.