Wool Fleet
Wool was the backbone of the English economy. Customs duties levied on wool formed a large proportion of national revenue. The
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Sir John Fastolf’s Will
Sir John Fastolfe was an influential member of the gentry. He held lands in East Anglia and positions in London.
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Tension in London, July 1455
Parliament had formally absolved the Yorkist Lords of any blame for the First Battle of St. Albans on 18 July
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Battle of Castillon
In July 1453 the English were defeated in the Battle of Castillon. It was the last pitched battle of the
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Agreement made for the surrender of the Tower of London , 16 July 1460
Agreements were made for the surrender of the Tower of London by the Lancastrians to Yorkists on 16 July 1460.
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