Were there gunners in the English army?
By Dan Spencer Gunners are first recorded in English service in 1346 during the reign of Edward III. This coincides with the... 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
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
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