Why did the city of Bordeaux celebrate the victory of Agincourt only moderately?
By Vince Haure Since 1152, the city of Bordeaux had as its lords the kings-dukes (kings of England-dukes of Guyenne or Aquitaine)... Read More
20-26 July 1415 – Troops continue to arrive. The king makes his will.
By Dan Spencer The beginning of this week saw a commission given to Richard Redeman and John Strange to muster the retinue... Read More
15-21 June 1415 – Loans for the Expedition and Sir John Tiptoft
By Dan Spencer As preparations for the expedition continued apace the need for cash to fund these activities became ever pressing, as... Read More
What was the Hundred Years’ War?
By Dan Spencer This is the traditional description given to a period of conflict between England and France during the years 1337... Read More
27 April-3 May 1415: Further Military Preparations and Indentures
By Dan Spencer This week was one of the most important in preparations for the campaign as it saw the majority of... Read More
13-19 April 1415: A Great Council Meeting and French Preparations
By Dan Spencer This week saw the meeting of a great council and French preparations in anticipation of an English invasion. On... Read More
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
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