Articles by Hannes Kleineke
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Westminster Hall in the Middle Ages
Although first constructed in the 11th century, Westminster Hall still stands tall as an important building within the modern-day Houses…
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Paddington in Parliament
Dr Hannes Kleineke of our Commons 1461-1504 Section explores how Paddington Bear’s favourite sweet treat was traded by some members of the late…
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The true beginning of troubles? The Parliament of Bats, 1426
Dr Hannes Kleineke explores the acrimonious ‘Parliament of Bats’, which first met in Leicester on this day 600 years ago,…
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Almost a Parliament: Edward V’s assembly of 25 June 1483
The death of Edward IV on 9 April 1483 saw the accession of his son Edward V to the English…
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Unrest in the West: The Perkin Warbeck Conspiracy
On this day, 1499, Perkin Warbeck, a pretender to the English throne, was hanged for treason, bringing an end to…
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Parliamentary Elections in the Fifteenth Century
As the UK prepares to go to the polls for the 2024 General Election, modern politicians continue their campaigns across…
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A last roll of the dice? Richard III’s pardon to John Morton, 16 August 1485
On 16 August 1485, King Richard III issued a pardon to an old adversary, John Morton, bishop of Ely. Dr…
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Beast from the East or Song of Solomon? The Coronation of King Henry V, 9 April 1413
While many coronations have been unlucky weather-wise, it is Henry V’s coronation that has gone down in history for its…
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A Tribute to Professor Robert Palmer
In today’s blog we pay tribute to Professor Robert C. Palmer who’s work has had a large impact on the…
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From Windsor to Westminster: the people of St George’s in Parliament in the later Middle Ages II: Knights vs Canons
In October, Dr Hannes Kleineke, editor of our Commons 1461-1504 project, delivered the ‘Maurice and Shelagh Bond Memorial Lecture’ at…
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Come Let’s Travel by the River… the vicissitudes of getting to Parliament in the later Middle Ages
As the discovery of the Palace of Westminster’s medieval river wall hits the news, Dr Hannes Kleineke, editor of our Commons 1461-1504 project,…
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From Windsor to Westminster: the People of St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, in Parliament in the later Middle Ages and beyond
In October, Dr Hannes Kleineke, editor of our Commons 1461-1504 project, delivered the ‘Maurice and Shelagh Bond Memorial Lecture’ at…
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‘All men of Englond ar bounde for hym to pray’: The Funeral of King Edward IV, April 1483
Reports have suggested that as many as 35 million viewers in the UK tuned in to watch the funeral of…
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The termination of medieval Parliaments on the demise of the reigning monarch
As much of the nation, and the world, continues to reflect on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II…
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In with the new – the appointment of Lord Chancellor Richard Neville in 1454
It was confirmed yesterday that the newly elected leader of the Conservative Party will be travelling to Balmoral next week,…