23-29 November 1415 – Henry’s Procession into London
By Dan Spencer This is the last blog post on the website, as we have covered the period from November 1414 to November 1415. Thank... Read More
MARKING 600 YEARS SINCE THE BATTLE OF AGINCOURT
Welcome to the Agincourt 600 website.
You can learn more about the soldiers, locations and stories associated with the Battle of Agincourt and read about about the projects and events that took place to commemorate this important event in history.
HISTORY
The Battle of Agincourt that took place on the 25th of October 1415 was a fascinating but controversial battle.
Explore its facts and secrets.
FUNDED PROJECTS
The 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt was commemorated in many different places and ways.
CHARITY
The Agincourt 600 charity supported international friendship and understanding, commemoration, knowledge and shared heritage.
PARTNERS
Find out more about the organisations and groups who participated in commemorating Agincourt 600, an event at the heart of our shared history.
ON THE TRAIL OF HENRY V
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Exploring aspects of Agincourt and the 100 Years War through a series of new historical and academic articles.
16-22 November 1415 – Henry Returns to England
By Dan Spencer Several chronicles tell us that Henry arrived back in England on 16 November at Dover and then made his way towards London.... Read More9-15 November 1415 – Parliament Continues to Sit, Prisoners from the Surrender of Harfleur
By Dan Spencer At the opening of parliament in the previous week, Henry Beaufort, bishop of Winchester, had recounted the progress of the army in... Read More2-8 November 1415 – Opening of Parliament
By Dan Spencer At Calais Henry debated whether to continue the campaign. The Latin lives of the 1430s claim that he consulted his men ‘whether,... Read More
26 October – 1 November 1415 – The Aftermath and News of the Battle
By Dan Spencer The English left the battlefield on 26 October and arrived at Calais three days later. The chronicles of Titus Livius and Pseudo-Elmham... Read More
25 October 1415 – The Battle of Agincourt
By Dan Spencer It was an early start for the soldiers of both armies on the morning of 25 October, with the men assembling for... Read More
19-24 October – The Final March to Agincourt
By Dan Spencer On 19 October the English army was finally able to cross the River Somme, most likely at Béthencourt and Voyennes to the... Read More
12-18 October 1415 – The March Across France
By Dan Spencer The march across France continued this week, with the author of the Gesta Henrici Quinti reporting that the army had reached Eu,... Read More