You can tell this Chancery roll (C 78, enrolled decrees) isn't used very often, because look how clear the writing is! [TNA C 78/125]
You can tell this Chancery roll (C 78, enrolled decrees) isn't used very often, because look how clear the writing is! [TNA C 78/125]
It's not much to look at, but this 1618 Star Chamber decree is pretty noteworthy, because James I was sitting as a judge in the court, in direct judgment over his subjects. STAC 8/196/25
In 1783, a group of Bristol merchants petitioned the king following the hanging of Jenkin Prothero. (Fair warning, this story contains some light gibbeting) E 389/247 [1/5]
Yes, the detail on this 16th Century map is incredible, but honestly I noticed that the woods look like the profile of a person trying to balance a biscuit on their nose, and now that's all I see. TNA MPC 1/263 discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C3...
Yes, the detail on this 16th Century map is incredible, but honestly I noticed that the woods look like the profile of a person trying to balance a biscuit on their nose, and now that's all I see. TNA MPC 1/263 discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C3...
A slight postponement to my online legal records training means that it's now taking place on Wednesday 17 June. Booking remains open, for anyone interested. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/past-early...
A one-day online introduction to Early Modern Legal records.
