Administrators - The Hundred Years War

Gatehouse to Barking Abbey, of which Katherine of Sutton was Abbess from 1358 to 1376

Administrators Religion Women

Katherine of Sutton, Abbess of Barking

April 15, 2022April 15, 2022 Dan Moorhouse 0 Comments Barking, Liturgical Play, Nunnery

Katherine of Sutton is the earliest female playwright whose name has been recorded in England. Between 1358 and 1376 Katherine,

Egidia and the Earl. Image illustrative of a working, literate, lady of the period. Erithrean Sibyl from BL Royal 16 G V, f. 23

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Egidia and the Earl

March 9, 2022April 10, 2022 Dan Moorhouse 0 Comments Estate Management, Female inheritance

Egidia and the Earl is a guest post written by Bev Newman. It is based on research that Bev is

Flag of the Duchy of Lancaster of which John Wakering was Chancellor

John Wakering reappointed as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

February 20, 2022April 10, 2022 Dan Moorhouse 0 Comments Duchy of Lancaster, Estate Management

John Wakering’s role within the Duchy of Lancaster On 20th February 1401 John Wakering was appointed as Chancellor of the