Diary of Henry Machyn, Citizen and Merchant-Taylor of London, from A. D. 1550 to A. D. 1563 : Camden Society, Old Series, Volume XLII.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nichols, John Gough., author.

Series:

Diary of Henry Machyn, Citizen and Merchant-Taylor of London Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

London (England)--History--16th century.

London (England).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (518 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2021.

Summary:

This diary, authored by Henry Machyn, a London citizen, chronicles events from 1550 to 1563, capturing significant political, religious, and cultural shifts during a transformative period in English history. Edited by John Gough Nichols for the Camden Society, it provides firsthand accounts of public ceremonies, funerals, trials, and executions, alongside observations of societal customs and traditions. While Machyn's language is colloquial and ungrammatical, the diary offers valuable insights into the era's historical narrative, complementing previous works by historians such as Strype. Intended for scholars, historians, and genealogists, this publication also serves as a resource for studying London’s civic life and the genealogy of prominent figures. Its detailed descriptions of urban pageantry and funerary practices reveal the customs and values of 16th-century London. Generated by AI.

Contents:

TITLE PAGE

PREFACE

OFFICERS OF STATE

NOTE UPON FUNERALS

DIARY OF A RESIDENT IN LONDON, HENRY MACHYN (1550-1563)

NOTES

INDEX

GLOSSARIAL INDEX

CAMDEN SOCIETY.

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ISBN:

9781773014456

1773014455

OCLC:

1470859540