Agincourt600 Wales video clips
A series of short clips exploring the Welsh Agincourt story, funded by Monmouthshire County Council (1, 2, 3) and Powys County Council... Read More
‘For I am Welsh you know’ – Welshmen, Myth and Reality at Agincourt
By Dr Adam Chapman “Your majesty says very true: if your majestie is remembered of it, the Welshmen did good service in... Read More
Did Henry V take guns with him on his campaign of 1415?
By Dan Spencer Gunpowder weapons originated in China and had reached Western Europe by the early fourteenth century. One of the earliest... Read More
20-26 April 1415: Military Preparations for the Invasion of France and St. George’s Day
By Dan Spencer This week saw numerous payments relating to the military preparations for the invasion of France. On 20 April, a... Read More
Sycharth Castle, Powys
By Stephen Cooper Sycharth Castle is difficult to find; but it lies close to a minor road, off the B4580, to the... Read More
2-8 March 1415: Gunners, Sailors and Soldiers in Wales
By Dan Spencer This week saw payments made to gunners, sailors and to soldiers stationed in Wales. All of these show how... 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
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
8-14 December 1414: Auditors for South Wales, a commission for the purchase of guns and a purchase by Winchester College
By Dan Spencer This week in 1414 saw the appointment of auditors for the accounts of royal officials in South Wales, a... Read More