After Agincourt: the life of Sir John Pennington
This past week we have been celebrating the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt (including the History of Parliament’s ‘A Band of Brothers’ booklet on Parliament and the battle). Dr Simon Payling, Senior Fellow of the Commons 1422-1504 section, explores what happened next for one Agincourt veteran during uncertain political times… Sir John Pennington (c.1393-1470) of Muncaster in Cumberland, from one of the richest … Continue reading After Agincourt: the life of Sir John Pennington