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However, the 1552 book was used only for a short period, since Edward VI died in the summer of 1553 and, as soon as she could do so, Mary I, restored the old religion.

The Mass was re-established, altars, roods and statues were re-instated ; an attempt was made to restore the Church to its Roman affiliation.

Cranmer was punished for his work in the English Reformation by being burned at the stake on 21 March 1556.

Nevertheless, the 1552 book was to survive.

After Mary's death in 1558, it became the primary source for the Elizabethan Book of Common Prayer, with subtle if significant changes only.