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The First Elizabethan Age, 16th Century history, 17th Century history, Buildings and Architecture, Health and Medicine, Parliamentary Life, Tudor

Ball Lightning in Early Modern England: The Curious Case of Nicholas Walsh, MP

In their work our researchers have discovered many strange and unusual causes of the death that have befallen parliamentarians over the centuries; one such case is the subject of Dr Andrew Thrush‘s new blog. Here, the editor of our Lords 1558-1603 project describes the unexpected fate of the unfortunate Walsh family in 1556… It’s probably no surprise that by the time they sat in Parliament, … Continue reading Ball Lightning in Early Modern England: The Curious Case of Nicholas Walsh, MP

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Medieval, 14th Century history, 15th Century History, Parliamentary Life

Medieval MP of the Month: An MP Struck by Lightning

Today we hear from House of Commons 1422-1504 Section Editor, Dr Linda Clark for the next instalment in our series ‘Medieval MP of the Month’. Today’s blog explores Sir James Berners, an MP struck by lightning whilst on a pilgrimage with the King… THE HISTORY OF PARLIAMENT: THE HOUSE OF COMMONS 1422-1461, edited by Linda Clark, is out now. For further details about the volumes, including purchasing … Continue reading Medieval MP of the Month: An MP Struck by Lightning

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