13-19 July 1415: The Army Continues to Gather
By Dan Spencer The mustering of retinues for the campaign continued in the region around Southampton. On 14 July the muster of... 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
8-14 June 1415 – The Privy Seal and Loans by the Towns
By Dan Spencer This week saw loans from Canterbury and Bury St. Edmunds and the delivery of jewels by the treasurer... Read More
How did the city of London fund Henry V’s expedition of 1415?
By Sinclair Rogers and Anne Curry Guildhall The kings of England were able to ask the Parliamentary Commons for a grant of... Read More
9-15 March 1415: London and Loans for the Expedition
By Dan Spencer On 10 March 1415, Henry summoned the mayor, aldermen and leading citizens of London to the Tower of London.... Read More
Norwich, Norfolk
By Dan Spencer In the fifteenth century Norwich was one of the largest and wealthiest cities in England. By the end of... Read More
Salisbury, Wiltshire
By Dan Spencer In the fifteenth century Salisbury was a wealthy and populous city due to its manufacture of cloth. In the... Read More