The temporall gouernment of this Cittie, some
what in briefe manner.
what in briefe manner.
THis Cittie of London being vnder the gouern
ment of the Britons, Romaines, and Saxons,
realme was at length destroied by the Danes,
and left desolate: as may appeare by our hi
stories. But Aelfred king of the west Sax
ons, hauing brought this whole realme (from many partes) into
one Monarchie, honorablie repaired this Cittie, and made it a
gaine habitable, and then committed the custodie thereof to his
sonne in law Adhered Earle of Mercia: after whose decease the
Citie with all othThis text has been supplied. Reason: Type not (sufficiently) inked. Evidence: The text has been supplied based on evidence internal to this text (context, etc.). (KL)er possessions, pertayning to the said Earle re
in the kings handes, being gouerned vnder him by Portgraues (or
Portreues)
Porte, and Gerefe or Reue. Porte betokeneth a Towne, and
Gerefe signifieth a Gardian, ruler, or kéeper of the towne.
ment of the Britons, Romaines, and Saxons,
Pattent.
the most ancient
and famous citie of the wholerealme was at length destroied by the Danes,
and left desolate: as may appeare by our hi
stories. But Aelfred king of the west Sax
ons, hauing brought this whole realme (from many partes) into
one Monarchie, honorablie repaired this Cittie, and made it a
gaine habitable, and then committed the custodie thereof to his
sonne in law Adhered Earle of Mercia: after whose decease the
Citie with all othThis text has been supplied. Reason: Type not (sufficiently) inked. Evidence: The text has been supplied based on evidence internal to this text (context, etc.). (KL)er possessions, pertayning to the said Earle re
turned
416
Of Lazar houses.
turned to king Edward
surnamed the elder, &c. And so remainedin the kings handes, being gouerned vnder him by Portgraues (or
Portreues)
Portgraues.
which name is compounded of the two Saxon words,Porte, and Gerefe or Reue. Porte betokeneth a Towne, and
Gerefe signifieth a Gardian, ruler, or kéeper of the towne.
These Gouernors of old time (saith Robert Fabian)
with the
lawes and customes then vsed within this cittie, were registred in
a booke called the Doomesday, in the Saxon tongue: but of later
daies when the said lawes and customes were chaunged, and for
that also the saide booke was of a small hande, and sore defaced, it
was lesse set by, so that it was imbeseled, and lost. Thus farre
Fabian.
lawes and customes then vsed within this cittie, were registred in
a booke called the Doomesday, in the Saxon tongue: but of later
daies when the said lawes and customes were chaunged, and for
that also the saide booke was of a small hande, and sore defaced, it
was lesse set by, so that it was imbeseled, and lost. Thus farre
Fabian.
Notwithstanding I haue found by search of diuers olde Regi
sters and other records, namely in a booke sometime appertayning
to the Monasterie of S. Albons,
uernors of this Cittie as followeth.
sters and other records, namely in a booke sometime appertayning
to the Monasterie of S. Albons,
Li. S. Albani.
of the
Portgraues and other gouernors of this Cittie as followeth.
First, that in the raigne of king Edward the
laſt before the con
queſt,1 Wolfegare was Portgraue: as may appeare by the char
ter of the same king, in these words. Edward king greeteth Alf
ward B. and Wolfe graue my Portgraue, and all the Burgesses
in London. And afterward that in an other, king Edward grée
teth William Bishop and Leofstane, and Alffi Portgraues.
queſt,1 Wolfegare was Portgraue: as may appeare by the char
ter of the same king, in these words. Edward king greeteth Alf
ward B. and Wolfe graue my Portgraue, and all the Burgesses
in London. And afterward that in an other, king Edward grée
teth William Bishop and Leofstane, and Alffi Portgraues.
In the raigne of William
Conqueror, William Bishop of Lon
don, procured of the said Conqueror his charter of liberties, to the
same W. Bishoppe and Godfrey Portgraue and to all the Bur
gesses of the citie of London, in as large forme as they enioyed the
same in the time of K. Edward before the conqueſt:2 and then in the
raigne of the said Conqueror, and of William Rufus, Godfrey de
Magnauille was Portgraue (or Sheriffe) as may appeare by
their Charters, and one Richard de Par was Prouost.
don, procured of the said Conqueror his charter of liberties, to the
same W. Bishoppe and Godfrey Portgraue and to all the Bur
gesses of the citie of London, in as large forme as they enioyed the
same in the time of K. Edward before the conqueſt:2 and then in the
raigne of the said Conqueror, and of William Rufus, Godfrey de
Magnauille was Portgraue (or Sheriffe) as may appeare by
their Charters, and one Richard de Par was Prouost.
Prouostes.
After them Aubery
de Vere was Portgraue, & Robert Bar
Querell Prouost. Tis Auberie de Vere was slain in the raigne
of K. Stephen.
ted to the citizens of London, the Shriuewicke thereof, and of
Middlesex, as in another place before is shewed.
Querell Prouost. Tis Auberie de Vere was slain in the raigne
of K. Stephen.
This text has been supplied. Reason: Smudging dating from the original print process.
Evidence: The text has been supplied based on evidence internal to this text (context,
etc.). (KL)Sheriffes.
It is to be noted also that K. Henry the
1. granted to the citizens of London, the Shriuewicke thereof, and of
Middlesex, as in another place before is shewed.
In
Temporall Gouernment.
417
In the raigne of King Stephen, Gilbet Becket was Portgraue,and Andrew Bucheuet Prouost.
After him, Godfrey
Magnauile, the son of William, the sonne of
Godrey Magnavile, by the gift of Maulde the Empresse, was
Portgraue or Sheriffe of London and Middlesex, forthe yearely
farms of thrée hundreth pound, as appeareth by the Charter.
Godrey Magnavile, by the gift of Maulde the Empresse, was
Portgraue or Sheriffe of London and Middlesex, forthe yearely
farms of thrée hundreth pound, as appeareth by the Charter.
In the time of King Henry the
ſecond, Peter Fitz Walter was
Portgraue: after him, Iohn Fitz Nigel was Portgraue: after him,
Ernulfus Buchel became Portgraue: and after him, William Fitz
Isabell. These Portgraues
counties, Uicounties, or Sheriffes, as béeing vnder an Earle, for
that they then, as since, vsed that office as the Sheriffes of London
doo till this day. Some authors do call them Domesmen, Eldermen,
or Iudges of the Kings Court.
Portgraue: after him, Iohn Fitz Nigel was Portgraue: after him,
Ernulfus Buchel became Portgraue: and after him, William Fitz
Isabell. These Portgraues
Portgraues,
since called
Shriues and
Iudges of the
Kings Court
and haue therefore vn
der shriuesmẽ,
learned in the
lawe, to sit in
their Courts.
Domesmen
or Iudges of
the kings
Court.
are also in diuers records called Uicesince called
Shriues and
Iudges of the
Kings Court
and haue therefore vn
der shriuesmẽ,
learned in the
lawe, to sit in
their Courts.
Domesmen
or Iudges of
the kings
Court.
counties, Uicounties, or Sheriffes, as béeing vnder an Earle, for
that they then, as since, vsed that office as the Sheriffes of London
doo till this day. Some authors do call them Domesmen, Eldermen,
or Iudges of the Kings Court.
William Fitz
Stephen noting the estate of this Cittie, and go
uernment thereof, in his time vnder the raigne of King Stephen,
and of Henry the second, hath these words.
uernment thereof, in his time vnder the raigne of King Stephen,
and of Henry the second, hath these words.
This Cittie (saith hee) euen as Rome, is diuided into words,
it
hath yearly Sheriffes in stead of Consuls, it hath the dignitie of Se
nators and Aldermen, it hath vnder Officers, & according to the
quallitie of lawes, it hath seuerall Courts, and generall assemblies
vpon appoynted daies. Thus much for the antiquitie of Sheriffes,
and also of Aldermen, in seuerall Wards of this cittie, may suffice.
And now for the name of Bailiffes, and after that, of Maior I finde
as followeth.
hath yearly Sheriffes in stead of Consuls, it hath the dignitie of Se
nators and Aldermen, it hath vnder Officers, & according to the
quallitie of lawes, it hath seuerall Courts, and generall assemblies
vpon appoynted daies. Thus much for the antiquitie of Sheriffes,
and also of Aldermen, in seuerall Wards of this cittie, may suffice.
And now for the name of Bailiffes, and after that, of Maior I finde
as followeth.
In the first yeare of King Richard the
first, the cittizens of London
obtained to be gouerned by 2. Bailiffes,
auncient déeds called Shriues, according to the spéech of the lawe,
which called the Shire Balliua, for that they like as the Portgraues,
vsed the same office of Shriuewicke, for the which the citie paid to
fée farm of thrée hundreth pounds yearly as afore, since the raigne of
Henry the first, which also is yet paid by the citie into the Exchequer
vntill this day.
obtained to be gouerned by 2. Bailiffes,
Bailiffes of London.
which balliffes are in diuersauncient déeds called Shriues, according to the spéech of the lawe,
which called the Shire Balliua, for that they like as the Portgraues,
vsed the same office of Shriuewicke, for the which the citie paid to
fée farm of thrée hundreth pounds yearly as afore, since the raigne of
Henry the first, which also is yet paid by the citie into the Exchequer
vntill this day.
They also obtained to haue a Maior, to bee their principall Go
uernour and Lieftenant of the cittie, as of the Kings chamber.
uernour and Lieftenant of the cittie, as of the Kings chamber.
1189.
The names of the first
Bailiffes (or Officers) entring into their
Christ 1189. were named Henry Cornhill, & Richard Reynere,
Bailiffes or Sheriffes.
Ee
office,
418
Temporall gouernment.
office
at the feast of Saint Michael3
Th’archangell, in the yeare ofChrist 1189. were named Henry Cornhill, & Richard Reynere,
Bailiffes or Sheriffes.
First Maior of London.
Their 1. M. was H. Fitz Alwin, Fitz
Liefstane Goldsmith,4 appoynted by the said king, and continued M. from the first of Richard
the first, vntill the fifteenth of king Iohn, which was twentie foure
yeares and more.
1190.
1191.
1192.
1193
The fift of R. sheriffes
Roger
Duke, Richard Fitz Alwin.
Ma
ior Henry This text is the corrected text. The original is E (KL)Fitz Alwin.
ior Henry This text is the corrected text. The original is E (KL)Fitz Alwin.
1194.
1195.
1196.
1197.
1198.
King Iohn beganne his raigne the ſixt of Aprill,
1199.
1199.
1199.
The first of King Iohn,
sheriffes Arnold Fitz Arnold, Richard
Fitz Bartilmew. Maior Henry Fitz Alwin.
Fitz Bartilmew. Maior Henry Fitz Alwin.
King Iohn graunted the shrifforicke of London and Middlesex,
to the Citizens thereof, as king Henry the first before him had done,
for the sum of thrée hundreth pound yearely. Also hée gaue them au
thoritie to chuse and depriue their sheriffes at their pleasure.
to the Citizens thereof, as king Henry the first before him had done,
for the sum of thrée hundreth pound yearely. Also hée gaue them au
thoritie to chuse and depriue their sheriffes at their pleasure.
1200.
1201.
The
Temporall gouernment.
419
1202.
1203.
1204.
1205.
1206.
1207.
1208.
The King by his letters pattents, granted to the cittizens of Lon
don, libertie and authoritie yearely to chuse to themselues a Maior.
don, libertie and authoritie yearely to chuse to themselues a Maior.
1209.
1210.
1211.
1212.
This Henry
Fitz Alwin deceased, and was buried in the Prio
rie of the holy Trinitie, neare vnto Aldgate.5
rie of the holy Trinitie, neare vnto Aldgate.5
1213.
This yeare the ditch about London was begunne to bée
made
of two hundreth foote broad, by the Londoners.
of two hundreth foote broad, by the Londoners.
1214.
1215.
King Henry the third, beganne his raigne the 19. of Octo
ber, 1216.
ber, 1216.
1216.
The 1. sheriffes, Benet Senturer, William
Bluntiuars. M. Iames
Ee2
Alderman,
420
Temporall gouernment.
Alderman for part, and Salomon Basing for
part.1217.
1218.
1219.
1220.
1221.
1222.
Constantine
Fitz Alulf raised great troubles in this cittie, and
was hanged with his Nephew and other.
was hanged with his Nephew and other.
1223.
1224.
1225.
1226.
The eleuenth sheriffes, Roger Duke, Martin This text is the corrected text. The original is E (KL)Fitz William. M.
Richard Renger.
Richard Renger.
This yeare the King confirmed to the cittizens of London, frée
waren or libertie to hunt a certaine circuite about the citie, in the wa
ren of Stanes, &c. And also that the cittizens of London should passe
tole-frée throughout all England, & that the keddles (or weres) in the
riuer of Thames, and midway should bée plucked vp and destroyed
for euer, &c.
waren or libertie to hunt a certaine circuite about the citie, in the wa
ren of Stanes, &c. And also that the cittizens of London should passe
tole-frée throughout all England, & that the keddles (or weres) in the
riuer of Thames, and midway should bée plucked vp and destroyed
for euer, &c.
1227.
The
Temporall gouernment.
421
1228.
1229.
1230.
1231.
1232.
1233.
1234.
1235.
This yeare Walter Brune
citizen of London, and Rosia his wife,
founded S. Mary Spittle without Bishops gate.
founded S. Mary Spittle without Bishops gate.
1236.
1237.
1238.
1239.
This Wil.Ioyner, builded the quier of the
Gray Fryers church
in London, and became a lay brother of that house.
in London, and became a lay brother of that house.
1240.
1241.
1242.
1243.
Ee3
The
422
Temporall gouernment.
1244.
1245.
1246.
1247.
1248.
1249.
1250.
The King graunted that the Maior should bée presented to the
Barrons of the Exchecquer, and they should admit him.
Barrons of the Exchecquer, and they should admit him.
1251.
1252.
The liberties of this citie were seized, the Maior charged that hée
looked not to the sise of bread.
looked not to the sise of bread.
1253.
1254.
1255.
The Maior, diuers Aldermen, and the sheriffes of London, were
depriued, and other placed in their roomes.
depriued, and other placed in their roomes.
1256.
1257.
The
Temporall gouernment.
423
The King caused the walles of this cittie to be repaired and made
with bulwarkes.
with bulwarkes.
1258.
1259.
1260.
1261.
1262.
1263.
1264.
1265.
The chaines and postes in London were
plucked vp, the Maior
and principall Cittizens committed to ward, and Othen Constable
of the Tower, was made Custos of the Citie, &c.
and principall Cittizens committed to ward, and Othen Constable
of the Tower, was made Custos of the Citie, &c.
1266.
The Earle of Glocester entered the
cittie with an armie, and
therein builded bulwarkes, cast trenches, &c.
therein builded bulwarkes, cast trenches, &c.
1267.
Thomas Fitz Theobalde; and Agnes his wife, founded the Hos
pitall of S. Thomas of Acon in Westcheape.
pitall of S. Thomas of Acon in Westcheape.
1268.
A varience fell in London between the
Goldsmiths and the Tai
lors, where through many men were slaine.
lors, where through many men were slaine.
Ee4
The
424
Temporall Gouernment.
1269.
1270.
1271.
1272.
The 57. Sheriffes, Richard Paris, Iohn de Wodeley.
M. S. Wal
ter Haruy. Custus, H. Frowicke Peperar, for part of that yeare.
ter Haruy. Custus, H. Frowicke Peperar, for part of that yeare.
King Edward the first, began his raigne, the 16.
of Nouember. 1272.
of Nouember. 1272.
1273.
1274.
1275.
The 3. Sheriffes,
Lucas Batecorte, Henry Frowicke. M. Gre
gory Roksley: chéefe Say maister of all the Kings Mints, through
out England: and kéeper of the Kings Exchange.
gory Roksley: chéefe Say maister of all the Kings Mints, through
out England: and kéeper of the Kings Exchange.
1276.
1277.
1278.
1279.
1280.
1281.
This William Farindon Goldsmith, one of
the Sheriffes, was
father to Nicholas Farindon: Of these two, Farindon Warde
tooke that name.
father to Nicholas Farindon: Of these two, Farindon Warde
tooke that name.
1282.
This
Gouernment temporall
425
This Henry Walleis builded the Tunne vpon Cornhill to bee a
prison, and the stocks to be a market house.
prison, and the stocks to be a market house.
1283.
1284.
1285.
The 13. Sheriffes,
Stephen Cornhill, Robert Roksley. Mayor,
Gregory Roksley. Custus, Raphe Sandwitch, and Iohn Bri
ton.
Gregory Roksley. Custus, Raphe Sandwitch, and Iohn Bri
ton.
It was ordained, that Millars should haue but one halfe penney
for a quarter of Wheate grinding, and the great water conduit in
Cheape, was begun to be made.
for a quarter of Wheate grinding, and the great water conduit in
Cheape, was begun to be made.
1286.
Wheate was sold at Lon. for 16. pence,
and for 12. pence the quarter.
1287.
1288.
1289.
The 17. Sheriffes,
William Betaine, Iohn Canterbury. C.
Raphe Sandwitch, Raphe Barnauars, and sir Iohn Britaine.
Raphe Sandwitch, Raphe Barnauars, and sir Iohn Britaine.
1290.
1291.
1292.
1293.
Thrée men had their right hands cut off, at the Standerd in
Cheape, for rescuing of a prisoner, arrested by a Sergeant of Lon
don.
Cheape, for rescuing of a prisoner, arrested by a Sergeant of Lon
don.
The
426
Temporall gouernmen.
1294.
1295.
1296.
This yeare all the liberties of the cittie were restored, the maio
raltie excepted.
raltie excepted.
1297.
1298.
Certaine cittizens of London brake vp
the Tunne vppon Corn
hill, and tooke out prisoners, for the which they were greeuously pu
nished.
hill, and tooke out prisoners, for the which they were greeuously pu
nished.
1299.
1300.
1301.
1302.
1303.
1304.
Geffrey de Hertilepole Alderman, was
elected to be Recorder
of London, and tooke his oath, and was appoynted to weare his ap
parrell as an Alderman.
of London, and tooke his oath, and was appoynted to weare his ap
parrell as an Alderman.
1305.
1306.
Seacoale was forbidden to be burned in London, Southwarke,
&c.
Edward the second began his raigne the 7. of Iuly, the yeare
of Chriſt 1307.
of Chriſt 1307.
1307.
The
Temporall gouernment.
427
1308.
1309.
1310.
The King commaunded the Maior and Communaltie, to make
the wall of London, from Ludgate to Fléetebridge, and from thence
to the Thames.
the wall of London, from Ludgate to Fléetebridge, and from thence
to the Thames.
1311.
Order was taken, that Merchant strangers should sell their wares
within fortie daies after their arriuall, or else the same to bée forfei
ted.
within fortie daies after their arriuall, or else the same to bée forfei
ted.
1312.
1313.
Prices set on victuals, a fat stalled oxe foure & twentie shillings, a
fat mutton twentie pence, a fat goose two pence halfe penny, a fat ca
pon two pence, a fat hen one penny, two chickens one penny, thrée
pigeons one penny, twentie foure egges one penny, &c.
fat mutton twentie pence, a fat goose two pence halfe penny, a fat ca
pon two pence, a fat hen one penny, two chickens one penny, thrée
pigeons one penny, twentie foure egges one penny, &c.
1314.
Famine and mortallitie of people, so that the quicke might vn
nethe burie the dead. Horse flesh and dogges flesh was good meate.
nethe burie the dead. Horse flesh and dogges flesh was good meate.
1315.
1316.
The tenth Sheriffes,
William Canston, Raphe Balancer. Ma
ior, Iohn Wingraue. An early Haruest, a buschell of wheat that had
béen solde for ten shillings, was now sold for ten pence, &c.
ior, Iohn Wingraue. An early Haruest, a buschell of wheat that had
béen solde for ten shillings, was now sold for ten pence, &c.
1317.
Such a murren of kine, that dogges and rauens that fed on them
were poysoned.
were poysoned.
1318.
1319.
The 13. Sheriffes,
Simon Abindon, Iohn Preston. M. Hamond
Chickwell
428
Temporall gouernment.
Chickwell
Peperar.18Iohn Gisors late Mayor of London, and many other citizens fled
the citie, for things laid to their charge.
the citie, for things laid to their charge.
1320.
1321.
1322.
Fish, and flesh market, established at the stocks
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1323.
1324.
1325.
The Citizens of London tooke the Bishop of Excester, and cut off
his head, at the standert in Cheape.
his head, at the standert in Cheape.
1326.
Edward the third, began his raigne, the
25. of Ianuarie,
the yeare 1326.
the yeare 1326.
This King Edward graunted, that the Mayor
should be Iustice
for the Gaile deliuery at Newgate, that the Citizens of London
should not bee constrained to goe out of the Citie of London to any
warre. More, hee granted, that the liberties and franchesies of the
citie, shuld not after this time, for any cause, be taken into the kings
hands, &c.
for the Gaile deliuery at Newgate, that the Citizens of London
should not bee constrained to goe out of the Citie of London to any
warre. More, hee granted, that the liberties and franchesies of the
citie, shuld not after this time, for any cause, be taken into the kings
hands, &c.
1327.
This yeare, the Walles of London were
repaired.
1328.
The
Temporall Gouernment.
429
1329.
1330.
1331.
1332.
This yeare was founded Elsings Spittle,
by William Elsing
Mercer, that became first Prior of that Hospitall.
Mercer, that became first Prior of that Hospitall.
1333.
The eight sheriffes,
Iohn Hingstone, Walter Turke. Maior,
Reginald at CThis text is the corrected text. The original is e (KL)onduct Uintoner.
Reginald at CThis text is the corrected text. The original is e (KL)onduct Uintoner.
1335.
1336.
This Sir Iohn Pultney founded a Colledge
in the Parish church
of Saint Lawrence by Candle wéeke stréete.
of Saint Lawrence by Candle wéeke stréete.
1337.
1338.
1339.
1340.
1341.
1342.
The price of Gascone wines at London,
not to bee solde aboue
foure pence the gallon, and Reinish wine sixe pence the gallon.
foure pence the gallon, and Reinish wine sixe pence the gallon.
The
This text is the corrected text. The original is 436430
Temporall gouernment.
1343.
1344.
1345.
1346.
1347.
King Edward wonne Callis from
the French.
1348.
A great pest. Sir Walter Manny Knight,
founded the Charter
house30 by smithfield, to be a buriall for the dead.
house30 by smithfield, to be a buriall for the dead.
1349.
1350.
1351.
1352.
This
Mayor procured an act of Parliament, that no knowne
whore, should weare an hoode, or attire on her head, except reied, or
striped cloth of diuers colours, &c.
whore, should weare an hoode, or attire on her head, except reied, or
striped cloth of diuers colours, &c.
1353.
This Adam Francis, was one of the
founders of the Colledge in
Guildhall chappell, &c. Henry Frauncis was the other.
Guildhall chappell, &c. Henry Frauncis was the other.
Aldermen of London, were vsed to be
changed yearely, but now
it was ordained, that they should not be remooued, without some spe
ciall cause.
it was ordained, that they should not be remooued, without some spe
ciall cause.
1355.
The
Temporall Gouernment.
This text is the corrected text. The original is 436431
1356.
This Henry Picard, feasted the kings of
England, of France, Ci
pres, and Scots, with other great estates, all in one day.
pres, and Scots, with other great estates, all in one day.
This Iohn Stody gaue tenements to the
Uintoners in London,
for reléefe of the poore of that company.
for reléefe of the poore of that company.
1358.
1359.
1360.
1361.
1363.
1364.
1365.
The This text is the corrected text. The original is 2 (KL)39. sheriffes, Iohn Bukulsworth, Thomas
Ireland. Mayor,
Iohn Louekin Fishmoonger,32 and Adam of Bury Skinner.
Iohn Louekin Fishmoonger,32 and Adam of Bury Skinner.
1366.
1367.
1368.
This yeare, Wheate was solde for 2. shillings 6. pence the bushel.
1369
1370.
The
432
Temporall gouernment.
1371.
This Iohn Barnes gaue a chest with thrée
lockes, and one thou
sand Marke to be lent to poore young men.
sand Marke to be lent to poore young men.
1372.
1373.
1374.
1375.
1376.
The Londoners ment to haue slaine Iohn Duke of
Lancaster:
Adam Staple Maior put downe, and Nicholas Bremban elected.
Also the Aldermen were deposed, and other set in their places.
Adam Staple Maior put downe, and Nicholas Bremban elected.
Also the Aldermen were deposed, and other set in their places.
Richard the second beganne his raigne, the
21. of Iune, in
the yeare 1377.
the yeare 1377.
1377.
Iohn Philpot a cittizen of London, sent shippes to the sea, and
scoured it of Pirates, taking many of them prisoners.
scoured it of Pirates, taking many of them prisoners.
1378.
This Sir Iohn Philpot gaue to the cittie,
lands for the finding of
thirtéene poore people for euer.
thirtéene poore people for euer.
1379.
1380.
This William Walworth arrested Wat Tiler the rebel, and was
knighted. Hee increased the Parish church of Saint Michaell in
Crooked lane, and founded there a colledge. Other Aldermen were
also knighted for their seruice in the field.
knighted. Hee increased the Parish church of Saint Michaell in
Crooked lane, and founded there a colledge. Other Aldermen were
also knighted for their seruice in the field.
The
Temporall Gouernments.
433
1381.
1382.
1383.
The 7. sheriffes
Simon Winchcombe, Iohn More. M. sir Ni
colas Brembar Grocer, Iohn Northampton late Mayor of Lon
don, was committed to perpetuall prison, and his goods confiscated.
colas Brembar Grocer, Iohn Northampton late Mayor of Lon
don, was committed to perpetuall prison, and his goods confiscated.
1384.
The 8. sheriffes
Nicholas Exton, Iohn French: M. Sir
Nicholas Brembar Grocer, knighted with William Walworth.
Nicholas Brembar Grocer, knighted with William Walworth.
1385.
The 9. sheriffes
Iohn Organ, Iohn
Churchman. M. sir Nicho
las Brembar Grocer: the foresaid Iohn Churchman, now builded
the Custome hoThis text is the corrected text. The original is n (KL)use néere to the Tower of London, and did many
other works for the commodity of this city.
las Brembar Grocer: the foresaid Iohn Churchman, now builded
the Custome hoThis text is the corrected text. The original is n (KL)use néere to the Tower of London, and did many
other works for the commodity of this city.
1386.
The 10. sheriffes, William Stondone, William
More, M.
Nicholas Exton Fishmonger. This yeare the Citizens of Lon
don fearing the French, pulled downe houses néere about their ci
tie, repaired their wals, and clensed their ditches &c.
Nicholas Exton Fishmonger. This yeare the Citizens of Lon
don fearing the French, pulled downe houses néere about their ci
tie, repaired their wals, and clensed their ditches &c.
1387.
The 11. sheriffes
William Venor, Hugh Forstalfe, M. Ni
cholas Exton Fishmonger, sir Nicholas Brember, late Mayor of
London, was this yeare beheaded.
cholas Exton Fishmonger, sir Nicholas Brember, late Mayor of
London, was this yeare beheaded.
1388.
1389.
1390.
The 14. sheriffes
Iohn Francis, Thomas Viuent, M. Adam
Bamme Goldsmith: this Adam Bamme prouided from beyond
the seas Corne in great aboundance, so that the Citie was able to
serue the countrie.
Bamme Goldsmith: this Adam Bamme prouided from beyond
the seas Corne in great aboundance, so that the Citie was able to
serue the countrie.
1391.
The 15. sheriffes
Iohn Shadworth, Henry Vamer, M. Iohn
Hend Draper: this Mayor was for displeasure taken, sent to
Windsor Castle, and the king made Wardens of the citie. &c.
Hend Draper: this Mayor was for displeasure taken, sent to
Windsor Castle, and the king made Wardens of the citie. &c.
1392.
1393.
The 17. sheriffes
Drew Barentin, Richarde Whitington, M.
Iohn Hadley Grocer: Farington warde was by Parliament ap
pointed to be deuided into two wardes, to witte, infra & extra.
Iohn Hadley Grocer: Farington warde was by Parliament ap
pointed to be deuided into two wardes, to witte, infra & extra.
1394.
The 18. sheriffes
VVilliam Brainston, Thomas Knoles, M.
Ff
Iohn
434
Temporall Gouernments.
Iohn Froshe Mercer.1395.
1396.
1397.
1398.
1399.
1400.
1401.
The 3. sheriffes,
William Venor, Iohn Fremingham,
M. Iohn Shadworth, Mercer. The conduite vpon Cornhill was this
yeare made of an old prison house called the Tunne.
M. Iohn Shadworth, Mercer. The conduite vpon Cornhill was this
yeare made of an old prison house called the Tunne.
1402.
1403.
1404.
The 6. sheriffes,
William Bouth, Stephen Spilman, M. Iohn
Hend Draper. This Iohn Hend was a new builder of the parish
Church called S. Swithen by London stone.
Hend Draper. This Iohn Hend was a new builder of the parish
Church called S. Swithen by London stone.
1405.
The 7. sheriffes
Henry Barton, William Grome, M. Iohn
wodcocke Mercer, this Maior caused all the Weres in the ri
uer of Thames, from Stanes to the riuer of Medway to bee de
stroyed, and the Trinkes to bée burned &c.
wodcocke Mercer, this Maior caused all the Weres in the ri
uer of Thames, from Stanes to the riuer of Medway to bee de
stroyed, and the Trinkes to bée burned &c.
1406.
The 8. sheriffes,
Nicholas Wooton, Gefferey Brooke, M.
Richard Whitington, Mercer. This yeare a great pestilence in
London tooke away more then 30000. people.
Richard Whitington, Mercer. This yeare a great pestilence in
London tooke away more then 30000. people.
1407.
1408.
The 10. sheriffes
Thomas Ducke, William Norton, M. Drew
Goldsmithes hall, and gaue them landes.
Ba-
Temporall Gouernments.
435
Barentine
Goldsmith, This Drew Barentine builded a
part of the Goldsmithes hall, and gaue them landes.
1409.
The 11. sheriffes,
Iohn Law, William
Chichley, M. Richard
Marlow Ironmonger, A great play at Skinners well, which la
sted eight dayes, & was of matter from the creation of the worlde:
the most part of all the great Estates of England were there to
behold it.
Marlow Ironmonger, A great play at Skinners well, which la
sted eight dayes, & was of matter from the creation of the worlde:
the most part of all the great Estates of England were there to
behold it.
1410.
The 12. sheriffes,
Iohn Penne, Thomas
Pike, M, Tho
mas Knoles Grocer. This Thomas Knoles began a new to build
the Guild hall in London &c.
mas Knoles Grocer. This Thomas Knoles began a new to build
the Guild hall in London &c.
1411.
1412.
Henry the fift began his raigne the 20.
of March, the yeare 1412.
of March, the yeare 1412.
1413.
THe 1. sheriffes,
Iohn Sutton, Iohn
Michel, M. William Gro
mar Draper, Sir Iohn Oldcastle assembled a great power,
in Ficquetes fielde by London, which power was ouercome and
taken by the king and his power.
mar Draper, Sir Iohn Oldcastle assembled a great power,
in Ficquetes fielde by London, which power was ouercome and
taken by the king and his power.
1414.
The 2. sheriffes,
Iohn Michel, Thomas Allen, M. Tho
mas Falconer Mercer, this Maior caused the Postern called More
gate to be builded, and he lent to the king 10000. markes vpon
Iewels, &c.
mas Falconer Mercer, this Maior caused the Postern called More
gate to be builded, and he lent to the king 10000. markes vpon
Iewels, &c.
1415.
1416.
The 4. sheriffes
Robert Whitington, Iohn Couentrie, M. Hen
rie Barton Skinner. This Henry Barton ordayned Lanthorns
with lightes to be hanged out on the Winter eueninges.
rie Barton Skinner. This Henry Barton ordayned Lanthorns
with lightes to be hanged out on the Winter eueninges.
1417.
1418.
The 6. sheriffes
Iohn Brian, Ralph
Barton, Iohn Parnesse,
M. William Seuenoke. This William Seuenoke, founded in the
towne of Seuenoke a freeschoole, and almes houses for the poore.
M. William Seuenoke. This William Seuenoke, founded in the
towne of Seuenoke a freeschoole, and almes houses for the poore.
1419.
The 7. sheriffes,
Rob. Whitington, Iohn Butler, M. Richarde
Whitington Mercer, this Maior founded Whitington Colledge.
Whitington Mercer, this Maior founded Whitington Colledge.
Ff2
The 8
436
Temporall Gouernments.
1420.
1421.
The 9. sheriffes
Richarde Gosseline, William Weston, M.
Robert Chichley Grocer. This Maior gaue one plot of ground,
thereupon to build the parish church of S. Stephen vppon Wal
brooke.
Robert Chichley Grocer. This Maior gaue one plot of ground,
thereupon to build the parish church of S. Stephen vppon Wal
brooke.
Henry the sixt began his raigne the 31. of
Auguſt, the yeare 1422.
Auguſt, the yeare 1422.
1422.
THe first sheriffes,
VVilliam Eastfielde, Robert Tatar
sall, M. VVilliam Waldern Mercer. This yeare the west
gate of London was begun to be new builded by the Executors of
Richard Whitington.
sall, M. VVilliam Waldern Mercer. This yeare the west
gate of London was begun to be new builded by the Executors of
Richard Whitington.
1423.
1424.
1425.
1426.
The 5. sheriffes,
Iohn Arnolde, Iohn
Higham, M. Iohn
Reynwell, Fishmonger. This Maior gaue Tenements to the
Cittie for the discharge of thrée wards in London for fiftéenes &c.
Reynwell, Fishmonger. This Maior gaue Tenements to the
Cittie for the discharge of thrée wards in London for fiftéenes &c.
1427.
1428.
1429.
The 8. sheriffes,
VVilliam Russe, Ralph Holland, M. William
Eastfield Mercer. Ralph Holland gaue to impotent poore 120. l.
to prisoners 80. l. to Hospitals 40. l. &c.
Eastfield Mercer. Ralph Holland gaue to impotent poore 120. l.
to prisoners 80. l. to Hospitals 40. l. &c.
1430.
The 9. sheriffes,
Walter Chartesey, Robert Large, M. Ni
cholas Wotton, Draper, Walter Chartesey Draper, gaue to
the poore 100. l. besides 20. l. to the Hospitals. &c.
cholas Wotton, Draper, Walter Chartesey Draper, gaue to
the poore 100. l. besides 20. l. to the Hospitals. &c.
1431
The 10, sheriffes,
Iohn Aderley, Stephen Browne M. Iohn
VVels Grocer. This Iohn Wels a great benefactor to the new
building of the Chappell by the Guilde Hall, and of his goods the
Standarde in west Cheape was made.
VVels Grocer. This Iohn Wels a great benefactor to the new
building of the Chappell by the Guilde Hall, and of his goods the
Standarde in west Cheape was made.
1432.
The 11 sheriffes,
Iohn Olney, Iohn
Paddesley, M. Iohn Par
neis
Temporall Gouernment.
437
neis Fishmonger 1433.
1434.
1435.
1437.
The 16. sheriffes,
William Hales, William Chapman, M.
sir William Eastfield Mercer this sir William Eastfield knight
of the Bath, a great benefactor to the water Conduites.
sir William Eastfield Mercer this sir William Eastfield knight
of the Bath, a great benefactor to the water Conduites.
1438.
The 17. sheriffes
Hugh Diker, Nicholas Yoo, M. Stephen
Browne Grocer. Wheate solde for thrée shillinges the Bushell:
but this man sent into Prusia, & caused to be brought from thence
certaine ships laden with Rie, which did great releefe.
Browne Grocer. Wheate solde for thrée shillinges the Bushell:
but this man sent into Prusia, & caused to be brought from thence
certaine ships laden with Rie, which did great releefe.
1439
The 18. sheriffes,
Philip Malpas, Robert Marshall, M. Ro
bert Largo Mercer, Philip Malpas at his decease gaue 120. l.
to poore prisoners, and euery yeare for 5. yeares, 400. shirtes, and
smockes, 40. payre of shéetes, and 150. gowns of frise, to the poore,
to poore maides marriages 100. markes, to high waies 100.
markes, and to 500. poore people in London euery one six shil
linges, eight pence &c.
bert Largo Mercer, Philip Malpas at his decease gaue 120. l.
to poore prisoners, and euery yeare for 5. yeares, 400. shirtes, and
smockes, 40. payre of shéetes, and 150. gowns of frise, to the poore,
to poore maides marriages 100. markes, to high waies 100.
markes, and to 500. poore people in London euery one six shil
linges, eight pence &c.
1440
The 19. sheriffes,
Iohn Sutton, VVilliam Wetinhall, M.
Iohn Paddesley Goldsmith, maister of the Wirkes of money in
the Tower of London.
Iohn Paddesley Goldsmith, maister of the Wirkes of money in
the Tower of London.
1441
1442
1443.
1444.
The 23. sheriffes,
Stephen Forstar, Hugh Wich M. Henry
Frowicke Mercer, this year Powles steeple was fired with light
ning; and hardly quenched.
Frowicke Mercer, this year Powles steeple was fired with light
ning; and hardly quenched.
1445.
24. sheriffes,
Iohn Darby, Godfrey Filding, M. Symon
Eyre Draper, this Symon Eyre builded the Leaden hall in Lon
Eyre Draper, this Symon Eyre builded the Leaden hall in Lon
Ff3
don,
438
Temporall Gouernment.
don, to bée a common
garner for the citie &c.1446.
1447.
1448
1449
The 28, sheriffes,
William Hulin, Thomas Canninges M.
Thomas Chalton Mercer. This yeare Iacke Cade a Rebell of
Kent, came to London, entered the citie &c.
Thomas Chalton Mercer. This yeare Iacke Cade a Rebell of
Kent, came to London, entered the citie &c.
1450
The 29. sheriffes,
Iohn Middleton, William Deere, Maior,
Nicholas Wilforde Grocer. Souldiers made a fray against the
Maior, the same day he tooke his charge at Westminster.
Nicholas Wilforde Grocer. Souldiers made a fray against the
Maior, the same day he tooke his charge at Westminster.
1451
1452
The 31. sheriffes,
Richard Lee, Richard Alley, M. Godfrey
Filding Mercer. This yeare was a great fray at the Wrastling.
Filding Mercer. This yeare was a great fray at the Wrastling.
1453.
The 32. sheriffes,
Iohn Waldron, Thomas Cooke, M. Iohn
Norman Draper. This Iohn Norman was the first Maior that
was rowed to Westminster by water: for before that time they
rode on horse backe.
Norman Draper. This Iohn Norman was the first Maior that
was rowed to Westminster by water: for before that time they
rode on horse backe.
1454.
The 33. sheriffes,
Iohn Field, VVilliam Taylor, M. Stephē
Forstar Fishmonger. This Stephen Forstar enlarged Ludgate,
for the case of prisoners there. &c.
Forstar Fishmonger. This Stephen Forstar enlarged Ludgate,
for the case of prisoners there. &c.
The 34. sheriffes,
Iohn Yong, Thomas
Olgraue M. Wil
liam Marrow, Grocer. The Mercers seruantes in London, made
a riote vpon the Lombardes and other strangers.
liam Marrow, Grocer. The Mercers seruantes in London, made
a riote vpon the Lombardes and other strangers.
1456.
1457.
The 36. sheriffes,
VVilliam Edwardes, Thomas Reiner,
M. Godfrey Boloine Mercer. This Godfrey Boline gaue
1000. l. to poore householders in London &c.
M. Godfrey Boloine Mercer. This Godfrey Boline gaue
1000. l. to poore householders in London &c.
1458.
1459.
1460
The 39. sheriffes,
Richard Fleming, Iohn Lambarde, M.
Richard
Temporall Gouernment.
439
Richard Lee Grocer.Edward the fourth began his raigne the fourth
of March, in the yeare 1460. after the
account of the church of England.
of March, in the yeare 1460. after the
account of the church of England.
1461.
1462.
The 2. sheriffes,
VVilliam Hampton, Bartlemew Iames, M
Thomas Cooke Draper made knight of the Bath in the fift of
Edward the fourth, and had great troubles after.
Thomas Cooke Draper made knight of the Bath in the fift of
Edward the fourth, and had great troubles after.
1463
The 3. sheriffes,
Robert Basset, Thomas Muschampe, Maior
Mathew Phillip Goldsmith, made knight of the Bath, the fift of
Edward the fourth, and after in the field the tenth of Edward the
fourth.
Mathew Phillip Goldsmith, made knight of the Bath, the fift of
Edward the fourth, and after in the field the tenth of Edward the
fourth.
1464.
The 4. sheriffes,
Iohn Tate, Iohn
Stone, M. Ralph
Ioceline
Draper, knight of the Bath, and also in the fielde.
Draper, knight of the Bath, and also in the fielde.
1465.
The 5. sheriffes,
Henry Wauer, William Constantine, M.
Ralph Verney Mercer, Henry VVauer one of the sheriffes,
made knight of the Bath.
Ralph Verney Mercer, Henry VVauer one of the sheriffes,
made knight of the Bath.
1466.
The 6. sheriffes,
Iohn Brown, Henry
Brice, M. Iohn Yong
Grocer, made knight in the fielde. This yeare began the trobles
of Sir Thomas Cooke, and of other Alderman, as yee may reade
in my Summarie.
Grocer, made knight in the fielde. This yeare began the trobles
of Sir Thomas Cooke, and of other Alderman, as yee may reade
in my Summarie.
1467.
1468.
The 8. sheriffes,
Symon Smith, William Hariote, M. Willi
am Tayler Grocer. This Maior gaue Tenementes to discharge
Cordwainer streete ward of fiftéenes.
am Tayler Grocer. This Maior gaue Tenementes to discharge
Cordwainer streete ward of fiftéenes.
1469
The 9. sheriffes,
Richarde Gardener, Robert Drope M.
Richarde Lee Grocer. This yere the Tower of London, being
deliuered to the Maior and his Brethren, they deliuered king H.
from thence.
Richarde Lee Grocer. This yere the Tower of London, being
deliuered to the Maior and his Brethren, they deliuered king H.
from thence.
1470.
The 10. sheriffes,
Sir Iohn Crosbie, Iohn
Warde. Maior,
Sir Iohn Stokton Mercer. Thomas the Bastard Fauconbridge
with a riotous company set vpon this cittie, at Aldgate, Bishops
gate the Bridge &c. and I2. Aldermen with the Recorder were
ton Maior, Ralph Verney late Maior, Iohn Yong late Maior,
William Taylor late Maior, Richard Lee late Maior, Mathew
Phillips late Maior, George Ireland, William Stoker, William
Hampton since Maior, Thomas Stalbroke, Iohn Crosbie, &
Bartlemew Iames since Maior, with Thomas Vrswicke Re
corder.
Sir Iohn Stokton Mercer. Thomas the Bastard Fauconbridge
with a riotous company set vpon this cittie, at Aldgate, Bishops
gate the Bridge &c. and I2. Aldermen with the Recorder were
Ff4
knighted
440
Temporall Gouernment.
knighted
in the fielde by Edwarde the fourth to
wit Iohn Stokton Maior, Ralph Verney late Maior, Iohn Yong late Maior,
William Taylor late Maior, Richard Lee late Maior, Mathew
Phillips late Maior, George Ireland, William Stoker, William
Hampton since Maior, Thomas Stalbroke, Iohn Crosbie, &
Bartlemew Iames since Maior, with Thomas Vrswicke Re
corder.
1471.
The 11. sheriffes,
Iohn Allin
Iohn Shelley, M. VVilliam
Edward Grocer. The water Conduite at Aldermanbury, and the
Standarde in Fleetestréete were finished.
Edward Grocer. The water Conduite at Aldermanbury, and the
Standarde in Fleetestréete were finished.
1472.
The 12. sheriffes,
Iohn Browne, Thomas Bledlow, M. sir,
VVilliam Hampton Fishmonger, this sir VViliam Hampton
punished strumpetThis text has been supplied. Reason: Type not (sufficiently) inked. Evidence: The text has been supplied based on evidence internal to this text (context, etc.). (KL)es, and caused stockes to be set in euerie ward
to punish vagabondes.
VVilliam Hampton Fishmonger, this sir VViliam Hampton
punished strumpetThis text has been supplied. Reason: Type not (sufficiently) inked. Evidence: The text has been supplied based on evidence internal to this text (context, etc.). (KL)es, and caused stockes to be set in euerie ward
to punish vagabondes.
1473
The 13. sheriffes, sir
William Stokar, Robert Belisdon, M.
Iohn Tate Mercer. This year the sheriffes of London, were ap
pointed each of them to haue xvi. Sargeantes, and six Clarkes, to
wit, a Secondarie, a Clarke of the papers, and 4. other Clarkes,
besides the vnder Sheriffes Clarkes.
Iohn Tate Mercer. This year the sheriffes of London, were ap
pointed each of them to haue xvi. Sargeantes, and six Clarkes, to
wit, a Secondarie, a Clarke of the papers, and 4. other Clarkes,
besides the vnder Sheriffes Clarkes.
1474.
The 14. sheriffes,
Edmond Shaw, Thomas Hill, M. Robert
Drope Draper. This Robert Drope increased the water condu
tie vpon Cornhill &c.
Drope Draper. This Robert Drope increased the water condu
tie vpon Cornhill &c.
1475.
The 15. sheriffes,
Hugh Brice, Robert Celwich, M. Robert
Basset Saltar. This Robert Basset corrected the Bakers, and o
ther Uictualers of this Citie.
Basset Saltar. This Robert Basset corrected the Bakers, and o
ther Uictualers of this Citie.
1476.
The 16. sheriffes
Richard Rawson, William Horne M. sir
Ralph Ioceline Draper, knight of the Bath, by the diligence of
this Maior, the walles of the Citie were repayred.
Ralph Ioceline Draper, knight of the Bath, by the diligence of
this Maior, the walles of the Citie were repayred.
1477.
1478.
The 18. sheriffes,
Robert Harding, Robert Bifielde, M.
Richarde Gardener Mercer, Robert Bifielde, Sheriffe was
fined by the Maior and paide 50,l. toward the water Conduites.
Richarde Gardener Mercer, Robert Bifielde, Sheriffe was
fined by the Maior and paide 50,l. toward the water Conduites.
1479.
The 19. sheriffes
Thomas Ilam, Iohn
VVarde, M. sir Bar
tlemew Iames Draper, made knight in the field, by E. the 4. T.
Ilam newly builded the great Conduite in West Cheape.
tlemew Iames Draper, made knight in the field, by E. the 4. T.
Ilam newly builded the great Conduite in West Cheape.
1480.
The
Temporall Gouernment.
441
1481.
1482.
The 22. sheriffes
William Whit. Iohn Mathew, M. Ed
mond Sha Goldsmith. This Edmond Sha caused the Posterne
called Criplesgate to be new builded &c.
mond Sha Goldsmith. This Edmond Sha caused the Posterne
called Criplesgate to be new builded &c.
Edward the fift began his raigne the 9. of Aprill
in the yeare 1483.
in the yeare 1483.
Richard the third began his raigne the 22. of
Iune, in the yeare 1483.
Iune, in the yeare 1483.
1483.
1484.
The 2. sheriffes
Richard Chester, Thomas Britaine, Raph
Austrie, M. Thomas Hill, Grocer, sir William Stoaker Draper,
Iohn Ward Grocer. thrée Sheriffes and thrée Mayors this yeare
by meanes of a sweating sickenesse &c. Thomas Hill appointed by
his testament the water Conduit in Grasse stréet to be builded.
Austrie, M. Thomas Hill, Grocer, sir William Stoaker Draper,
Iohn Ward Grocer. thrée Sheriffes and thrée Mayors this yeare
by meanes of a sweating sickenesse &c. Thomas Hill appointed by
his testament the water Conduit in Grasse stréet to be builded.
Henry the seuenth began his raigne the 22. of
Auguſt, in the yeare 1485.
Auguſt, in the yeare 1485.
1485.
THe 1. sherifs
Iohn Tatte, Iohn
Swan, M. Hugh Brise
Gold
smith. This Hugh Brise was kéeper of the kinges mintes at
London.
smith. This Hugh Brise was kéeper of the kinges mintes at
London.
1486.
The 2. sheriffes
Iohn Parciuall, Hugh Clopton. M. Henry
Cellet Mercer. The crosse in Cheape was new builded in beau
tifull manner.
Cellet Mercer. The crosse in Cheape was new builded in beau
tifull manner.
1487.
The 3. sheriffes
Iohn Fenkell, William Remington, M.
sir William Horne Salter. This William Horne made knight in
the field by Henry the seuenth, gaue to the repayring of high waies
betwixt London and Cambridge 500. markes, and to the prea
chers at Paules crosse, &c.
sir William Horne Salter. This William Horne made knight in
the field by Henry the seuenth, gaue to the repayring of high waies
betwixt London and Cambridge 500. markes, and to the prea
chers at Paules crosse, &c.
1489
The
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1490.
1491.
The 7. sheriffes
Thomas Wood, William Browne, M. Hugh
Clopton Mercer. Hugh Clopton builded the great stone bridge
at Stratford vpon hauen in Warwickshire.
Clopton Mercer. Hugh Clopton builded the great stone bridge
at Stratford vpon hauen in Warwickshire.
1492.
The 8. sheriffes
William Purchase, William Welbecke, M.
William Martin Skinner. A ryot made vpon the Esterlings, by
the Mercers seruantes, and other.
William Martin Skinner. A ryot made vpon the Esterlings, by
the Mercers seruantes, and other.
1493.
The 9. sheriffes
Robert Fabiant
Iohn Winger M. Sir
Raph
Astrie Fishmonger, made knight by Henry the seuenth, Robert
Fabian Alderman made Fabians Chronicle, a painefull labour, to
the honor of the Citie, and the whole realme.
Astrie Fishmonger, made knight by Henry the seuenth, Robert
Fabian Alderman made Fabians Chronicle, a painefull labour, to
the honor of the Citie, and the whole realme.
1494.
1495.
1496.
1497
The 13. sheriffes
Bartilmew Read, Thomas Windoute M.
William Purchase Mercer. All the gardens in the Morefielde
were destroyed, and made plaine ground.
William Purchase Mercer. All the gardens in the Morefielde
were destroyed, and made plaine ground.
1498.
The 14. sheriffes
Thomas Bradbury, Stephen Ienings M.
Sir Iohn Perciuall Taylor, made knight in the field by Henry
the seuenth.
Sir Iohn Perciuall Taylor, made knight in the field by Henry
the seuenth.
1499
The 15. sheriffes
Iames Wilford, Thomas Brond, M.
Ni
cholas Alwin Mercer. This Nicholas Alwin gaue to 3000.
poore people in London xij.d. the péece, and to 3000. in the towne
of Spalding the like, &c.
cholas Alwin Mercer. This Nicholas Alwin gaue to 3000.
poore people in London xij.d. the péece, and to 3000. in the towne
of Spalding the like, &c.
1500.
1501.
The 17. sheriffes
Laurence Ailmer, Henry Hede, M. Sir
Iohn Sha Goldsmith, made knight in the fielde by Henry the se
uenth. This Sir Iohn Shae caused his brethren the Aldermen to
ride from the Guildhall vnto the waters side, where he tooke his
Barge to Westminster.
Iohn Sha Goldsmith, made knight in the fielde by Henry the se
uenth. This Sir Iohn Shae caused his brethren the Aldermen to
ride from the Guildhall vnto the waters side, where he tooke his
Barge to Westminster.
1502.
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1503.
The 19. sheriffes
Christopher Hawes, Robert Wats, Thomas
Granger M. Sir William Capell Draper, made knight by Hen
ry the seuenth. This Sir William caused a Cage in euery Ward
to be set for punishing of vagabondes.
Granger M. Sir William Capell Draper, made knight by Hen
ry the seuenth. This Sir William caused a Cage in euery Ward
to be set for punishing of vagabondes.
1504.
1505.
The 21. sheriffes
Richard Shore, Roger Groue, M. Tho
mas Knesworth Fishmonger. This T. Knesworth appointed
the water Conduit at Bishopsgate to be builded, &c.
mas Knesworth Fishmonger. This T. Knesworth appointed
the water Conduit at Bishopsgate to be builded, &c.
1506.
The 22. sheriffes
William Copenger, Thomas Iohnson,
William Fitzwilliams, M. Sir Richard Haddon Mercer.
William Fitzwilliams, M. Sir Richard Haddon Mercer.
1507.
The 23. sheriffes
William Butler, Iohn Kyrkby, M. William
Browne Mercer: for part Laurence Ailmer Draper.
Browne Mercer: for part Laurence Ailmer Draper.
1508.
The 24. sheriffes
Thomas Exmew, Richard Smith, Mayor
Stephen Ienings Marchant taylor. This Stephen Ienings buil
ded the greatest parte of Saint Andrewes Church called Un
dershaft. He builded a free schoole at Wlfrunehampton in Stafford
shire, &c.34
Stephen Ienings Marchant taylor. This Stephen Ienings buil
ded the greatest parte of Saint Andrewes Church called Un
dershaft. He builded a free schoole at Wlfrunehampton in Stafford
shire, &c.34
Henry the eight began his raigne the 22. of
Aprill the yeare 1509.
Aprill the yeare 1509.
1509.
THe 1. sheriffes,
George Monoxe, Iohn Doget, M. Tho
mas Bradbury Mercer: for parte Sir William Caple
Draper.
mas Bradbury Mercer: for parte Sir William Caple
Draper.
1510.
The 2. sheriffes
Iohn Milborne, Iohn Rest. Mayor
Henry Keble Grocer. This Henry Keble gaue 1000. pound
toward the new building of his parish Church of Aldermary.
Henry Keble Grocer. This Henry Keble gaue 1000. pound
toward the new building of his parish Church of Aldermary.
1511.
The 3. sheriffes
Nicholas Shelton, Thomas Mirfine, M.
Roger Achiley Draper. This Roger Achiley prouided corne
for seruice of this Citie in great plentie: He caused the same to
be stowed vp in the common garner called Leaden Hall.
Roger Achiley Draper. This Roger Achiley prouided corne
for seruice of this Citie in great plentie: He caused the same to
be stowed vp in the common garner called Leaden Hall.
1512.
The 4. sheriffes
Robert Aldarnes, Robert Fenrother, M. Sir
William Copinger Fishmonger, for parte Richarde Haddon
Mercer, for the rest. Sir W. Copinger gaue halfe his goods to his
wife, and the other halfe to the poore that had most néede.
William Copinger Fishmonger, for parte Richarde Haddon
Mercer, for the rest. Sir W. Copinger gaue halfe his goods to his
wife, and the other halfe to the poore that had most néede.
The
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Temporall Gouernment.
1513.
The 5. sheriffes
Iohn Dawes, Iohn
Bridges, Roger Bafford
M. William Browne Mercer, and Iohn Tate Mercer. This
Iohn Tate new builded the church of S. Anthonies Hospitall in
London,
M. William Browne Mercer, and Iohn Tate Mercer. This
Iohn Tate new builded the church of S. Anthonies Hospitall in
London,
1514.
1515.
1516.
1517.
The 9. sheriffes
Thomas Baldrie
Raph Simondes, M. Sir
Thomas Exmew Goldsmith. Sir Thomas Exmew made the
water conduit in London wall by Moregate &c.
Thomas Exmew Goldsmith. Sir Thomas Exmew made the
water conduit in London wall by Moregate &c.
1518.
1519.
The 11. sheriffes
Iohn Wilkenson, Nicholas Partrich, M.
Sir Iames Yarforde Mercer. From this time the Mayors of
London, for the most part haue beene knighted by curtesie of the
kinges, and not otherwise.
Sir Iames Yarforde Mercer. From this time the Mayors of
London, for the most part haue beene knighted by curtesie of the
kinges, and not otherwise.
1520.
1521.
The 13. sheriffes
Iohn Breton
Thomas Pargetor, M. Sir
Iohn Milborne Draper. This Sir Iohn Milborne founded
fourtéene Almes houses by the Crossed Friers church &c.
Iohn Milborne Draper. This Sir Iohn Milborne founded
fourtéene Almes houses by the Crossed Friers church &c.
1522
1523.
1524.
1525.
1526.
1527.
1528.
The 20. sheriffes
Raph Waren, Iohn
Long, M. Sir Iohn
Rudstone
Temporall gouernment.
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Rudstone Draper. 1529.
The 21. sheriffes
Michel Dormer
Walter Champion, M.
Sir Raph Dodmer Mercer. This yeare it was decréed that no
man should be Mayor of London more then one yeare.
Sir Raph Dodmer Mercer. This yeare it was decréed that no
man should be Mayor of London more then one yeare.
1530.
1531.
1532.
The 24. sheriffes
Richard Reynolds, Nicholas Pinchon,
Iohn Martin Iohn Prist, Mayor Sir Stephen Pecocke Haber
dasher.
Iohn Martin Iohn Prist, Mayor Sir Stephen Pecocke Haber
dasher.
1533.
1534.
1535.
The 27. sheriffes
Humphrey Munmouth, Iohn Cootes, M.
Sir Iohn Allen Mercer, by the kinges appointment he was of
his Councell. A man of great wisdome, and also of great charitie.
Sir Iohn Allen Mercer, by the kinges appointment he was of
his Councell. A man of great wisdome, and also of great charitie.
1536.
1537.
1538.
1539.
1540.
1541.
The This text is the corrected text. The original is 2 (KL)33. sheriffes Rowland Hill, Henry
Suckley, Mayor
Sir Michell Dormer Mercer.
Sir Michell Dormer Mercer.
1542.
The This text is the corrected text. The original is 2 (KL)34. sheriffes Henry Hubbarthorne, Henry
Amcotes,
Mayor Iohn Cootes Salter.
Mayor Iohn Cootes Salter.
1543.
The 35. sheriffes
Iohn Toleus, Richard Dobbes, Maior
Sir William Bowyer Draper: For parte Sir Raph Waren
Mercer.
Sir William Bowyer Draper: For parte Sir Raph Waren
Mercer.
1544.
The 37.
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1545.
1546
Edward the sixt began his raigne the 28. of
Ianuary, in the yeare 1546.
Ianuary, in the yeare 1546.
1547.
1548.
1549.
1550.
1551.
1552.
Queene Mary began her raigne the 6. of Iuly
the yeare 1553.
the yeare 1553.
1553.
THe 1. sheriffes
Thomas Ofley, William Huet, M. Sir
Thomas White Merchantaylor. This Sir Thomas White
founded S. Iohns Colledge in Oxford. He gaue to the Citie of
Bristow 2000. pound, &c.
Thomas White Merchantaylor. This Sir Thomas White
founded S. Iohns Colledge in Oxford. He gaue to the Citie of
Bristow 2000. pound, &c.
1554.
1555.
1556.
1557.
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1558.
Queene Elizabeth began her raigne the 17. of No
uember, in the yeare of Chriſt 1558.
uember, in the yeare of Chriſt 1558.
1559.
1560.
The 2. sheriffes
Christopher Draper, Thomas Row, M. Sir
VVilliam Chester Draper. This yeare the Marchant taylors
of London founded their notable frée schoole for poore mens chil
dren, &c.
VVilliam Chester Draper. This yeare the Marchant taylors
of London founded their notable frée schoole for poore mens chil
dren, &c.
1561.
1562.
1563.
1564.
1565.
1566.
The 8. sheriffes
Richard Lambert, Ambrose Nicholas, Iohn
Langley, M. Sir Christopher Draper Ironmonger.
Langley, M. Sir Christopher Draper Ironmonger.
1567.
1568.
1569.
1570.
1571.
1572.
The 1This text is the corrected text. The original is 3 (KL)4, sheriffes Richard Pipe, Nicholas
Woodrofe, M. Sir
Lionel Ducket Mercer.
Lionel Ducket Mercer.
The
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Temporall Gouernment.