23 February-1 March 1415: The Safeguard of the Sea, the Construction of Bows and the Defence of Calais, Gascony and the North of England
By Dan Spencer This week saw numerous payments made for the safeguard of the sea, the construction of bows, as well as... Read More
16-22 February 1415: The Custody of the King of Scotland, Expenses for Gascony and a Grant to a King’s Knight
By Dan Spencer On 16 February 1415, an instruction was issued for the payment of the outstanding expenses of the king’s uncle,... Read More
9-15 February 1415: Shrovetide and the Commissioning of Crews for Royal Ships
By Dan Spencer On 9 February 1415, a commission was given to seven masters of royal ships to recruit sailors for the... Read More
2-8 February 1415: Council Meeting for the Defence of England and Revocation of a Letter of Protection
By Dan Spencer At about this time there was a meeting at the London house of the Dominican friars (also known as... Read More
26 January-1 February 1415: Commission for Ships Crews and a Muster of Soldiers going to Ireland
By Dan Spencer This week commissions were granted to the masters of ships and for the muster of soldiers going to Ireland.... Read More
19-25 January 1415: Gerard Sprong and Ships at Hull
By Dan Spencer This week saw a petition made by the king’s esquire, Gerard Sprong, and the arresting of ships at Hull.... Read More
12-18 January 1415: Guns, Shipbuilding, Calais and the North of England
By Dan Spencer This week saw multiple payments relating to guns, shipbuilding, victuals for Calais and the defence of the north of... Read More
5-11 January 1415: Twelfth Night and the Convocation of the Clergy
By Dan Spencer The twelve days of Christmas ended on 6 January with the feast of the Epiphany. Religious services would have... Read More
29 December-4 January 1415: New Year
By Dan Spencer The first of January was an important day of celebrations despite the fact that the New Year did not... Read More
22-28 December 1414: Christmas
By Dan Spencer This week the business of government stopped for the celebration of Christmas. The king and court spent Christmas day... Read More