Antiquities of the city of Exeter collected by Richard Izacke ...

MEMORIALS Of the City of EXETER.

Regna Regum 2. Joh. Anno Dom. 1200.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Henry Rifford
  • Walter Zooch
  • Peter Way

THe first Magistrates or Governours of this City in the several Reigns of the Saxons and Danes in this King∣dom before the Conquest were Four Port-Reevs, that is to say, praefecti or praepo∣siti, Chief Lords or Guardians: After the Conquest they were called Provosts or Ru∣lers; then were they by the Normans termed Bayliffs or Stewards, from the French word, bailler, tradere, one that hath Commission to govern others; and lastly Mayors, and so con∣tinue to this day.

Not long after the Conquest a Senate was here constituted of Six and Thirty persons, but since by King Henry the Seventh, they are reduced to the number of Four and Twen∣ty, as appears by his Charter dated 10. Ju∣lii, 13. Regni, Anno Domini 1498.

William the Conqueror being possessed of this City, (upon the Inhabitants submission) restored it to them again with the Ancient Liberties thereof, reserving to himself their Allegiance, and an Annual Rent for the Fee-Farm thereof; and afterwards 'twas by Charter incorporated and made one Fellowship or Body politick, whose appellation hath since been various and mutable, as

• 1. By the name of Mayor and Citizens.
• 2. By the name of Mayor, Bayliffs and Citizens: and
• 3. Lastly, By the name of Mayor, Bay∣liffs and Commonalty.

Regna Regum 3. Joh. An. D. 1201.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Henry Rifford
  • Thomas Erming
  • Jeffery Wayland

The nature and form of a Forrain At∣tachment acccording to the Ancient Custom of this City is in this manner,viz B. being indebted to A. and C. to B. A. brings his Action of Debt against B. by vertue of which Plaint one of the Serjeants at Mace of the said City (being a sworn Officer of the Court) attacheth either money or goods in the hands of C. as the goods of B. where∣of he makes a true return at the next Court accordingly, where the said plaint is called, and the Defendant four Court days following publickly demanded; in all which time he hath liberty to come in and avoid the said Attachment by putting in Bayl to the said Action; but if the Defendant appear not, then a scire facias is awarded by the Court against C. who being served therewith by the said Serjeant, and return thereof made by him at the next Court, where, if C. makes default of his appearance, his neglect will be taken and recorded pro confesso, and Judg∣ment will be pronounced against him; and if he appears, his Oath as to part, or the whole debt, will be his purgation; and when Judg∣ment is entred for the Plaintiff, before the said goods shall be delivered out of the Court to him, he must first of all swear the truth of his said debt, and also bring in two sufficient pledges to become bayl for him, each of them in the sum recovered, on this condition; That if the said Defendant dis∣prove the foresaid debt within a year and a day then next ensuing here in Court, that then the said Plaintiff shall make restitution of the debt so recovered as aforesaid, or they will do it for him.

Regna Regum 4. Joh. An. D. 1202.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Henry Rifford
  • Abraham Ayloff
  • Richard Perkins

Regna Regum 5. Joh. An. D. 1203.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Henry Rifford
  • Thomas Nevil
  • Aldred Skinner

Henry Marshal having well governed this Church as Bishop thereof above twelve years space, this year died, who purchased the Patronage and Lordship of Woodbury of one Albemarly, and freely gave the same to the Vicars Choral of his Church towards their better maintenance and livelihood. In the Northside of the Quire of his own Church under a very fair Tomb he lies in∣terred, with his Effigies at length pourtrayed thereon, with a Crosier in his hand, and all done in Grey Marble.

Regna Regum 6. Joh. An. D. 1204.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Henry Rifford
  • William Robins
  • William Legrave

Regna Regum 7. Joh. An. D. 1205.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Henry Rifford
  • John Mellifluen
  • Walter Delve

Regna Regum 8. Joh. An. D. 1206.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Henry Rifford
  • Henry Jennings
  • George Spelman

Simond d' Apulia (an Italian born) was this year on the twelfth day of December in∣stalled Bishop of this Diocess:

Regna Regum 9. Joh. An. D. 1207.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Henry Rifford
  • Stephen Weildy
  • John Fitz-Henry

Regna Regum 10. Joh. An. D. 1208.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Fitz-Robert
  • Adam Lyford
  • Thomas Gyllam

Regna Regum 11. Joh. An. D. 1209.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Fitz-Robert
  • Walter Delve
  • Philip Dyer

The Ancient Custom of this City is tha•• when the Defendant is arrested, and the Plaintiff nonsuited, he ought to pay the costs thereof before he commenceth against the same Defendant another Action of the like nature.

Regna Regum 12. Joh. An. D. 1210.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Fitz-Robert
  • Richard Kerswel
  • Henry A••wood

Regna Regum 13. Joh. An. D. 1211.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Fitz-Robert
  • John Thurland
  • William Rugg

About this time flourished one Joseph Is∣canus, or Joseph of Exeter, so named in re∣gard of his birth in this place, or (as some say) being a Minister or Priest in the Ca∣thedral Church of St. Peter here; and was afterwards made Archbishop of Burdeaux in France, he was very well learned in all good Letters, but especially in Poetry, and for his excellency in the Greek and Latin Tongues he was held famous.

Regna Regum 14. Joh. An. D. 1212.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Fitz-Robert
  • Richard Forester
  • Andrew Thring

Alexander Nequam alias Neckam, Prior of St. Nicholas within this City, and •• Canon Residentiary of this Church, a famous Scho∣lar at this time likewise here flourished, who was learned in Philosophy, Poetry, Oratory, and Theology, whereby he obtained a glo∣rious name, even to be called ingenii miracu∣lum, the miracle of wit; between whom, and Philip Repington Bishop of Lincoln, on their respective names there passes some wit; the latter of them sending the Challeng, scil.

Et niger, & nequam, cùm sis cognomine nequam, Nigrior esse potes, nequior esse nequis: Both black & bad, whil'st bad the name to thee, Blacker thou mayst, but worst thou canst not be.

To whom Nequam thus replied.

Phi nota foetoris, lippus malus omnibus horis, Phi malus & lippus, totus malus ergo Philippus. Stinks are branded with a Phi, lippus Latinè for blear eye Phi and lippus bad is either, then Philippus worse together.

Upon whose Sepulcher were inscribed these barbarous Verses.

Eclipsin patitur sapientia, Sol sepulitur, Cui si par unus, minus esset flebile funus, Vir bene discretus, & in omni more facetus Dictus erat, nequam, vitam duxit tamen aequam.

Thus translated.

Wisdom's eclips'd, sky of the Sun bereft, Yet less the loss if like alive were left: A man discreet, in manners debonair, 'Bad name, black face, but carriage good & fair.

Regna Regum 15. Joh. An. D. 1213.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Blondy
  • Henry Milton
  • John Treby

Regna Regum 16. Joh. An. D. 1214.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Blondy
  • William Might
  • John Molton,

Regna Regum 17. Joh. An. D. 1215.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Blondy
  • Roger Needham
  • Walter Bender

Regna Regum 18. Joh. An. D. 1216.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Turbert
  • Lawrence Elkin
  • Richard Falson

Regna Regum 1. Henry the 3. An. D. 1217.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Roger Fitz. Henry
  • William Green
  • Thomas Courtys.

King John being deceased,Henry his eldest Son being of the age of nine years was pro∣claimed, and crowned King at Glocester, 28. October.

Regna Regum 2. Henry the 3. An. D. 1218.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Gervis
  • Philip Dyrling
  • Martin Le••kinn

Regna Regum 3. Henry the 3. An. D. 1219.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Turbert
  • John Mintin
  • Stephen Lake

This Bishop Symon continued divers good Ordinances instituted by his Primitive Pre∣decessour in this Church, Bishop Leofricus; (amongst others) that all his Canons should take their Dyet at one Table; for which

end a Steward to provide them necessary Victuals was appointed.

Regna Regum 4. Henry the 3. An. D. 1320.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Turbert
  • Walter Bellamy
  • Robert Field

Regna Regum 5. Henry the 3. An. D. 1221.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Roger Fitz-Henry
  • William Grang
  • William Facy

Regna Regum 6. Henry the 3. An. D. 1222.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Roger Fitz-Henry
  • Henry Fitz-Henry
  • William Hailment

The Parish Churches within this City and Suburbs thereof were this year first limited and brought up to the number of nineteen,and are in the several Donations of:

• 1. St. Johns, in the King.
• 2. St Ed∣monds, in the Mayor, Bayliffs and Commo∣nalty of this City.
• 3. St. Stephens.
• 4. St. Mary Arches, in the Lord Bishop of the Di∣ocess.
• 5. St. Mary the Moor.
• 6. St. Pe∣trocks
• 7. St. Martins.
• 8. St. Pancras.
• 9. St. Keryans.
• 10. St Lawrence.
• 11. St. Georges
• 12. St. Olaves.
• 13. St. Paul's.
• 14. The Holy Trinity.
• 15. Alhallows on the Walis.
• 16. Alhallows in Goldsmith∣street, in the Dean and Chapter of this Church.
• 17. St. Mary Stepps, in Mr. Southcott.
• 18. St. Sidwell.
• 19. St. Davids are Daughter Churchas to Hevitree.

Regna Regum 7. Henry the 3. An. D. 1223.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Gervis
  • Walter Tuleston
  • Roger Monk

This year did Stephen Langton Arch-Bi∣shop of Canterbury (a Native of this City) divide the whole Bible into Chapters.

Regna Regum 8. Henry the 3. An. D. 1224.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Turbert
  • Hillary Blond
  • M••r. in Roff

Simon d' Apulia, having been eighteen years Bishop of this Dyocess,on the sixteenth day of November this year deceased, of whom there remaineth no great Memorial of his Acts; he was here placed by the Pope, in whose Causes he was very diligent, he was immediate Successour to Henry Marshall (who reduced into Commons a∣gain

the Vicar's Choral of this Church at Common Hall;) Successor to John, Suc∣cessor to Bartholomew Iscanus, Successor to Robert Warewest, Successor to Robert Chichester, Successor to William Warewest (Founder and Canon of Plympton) Suc∣cessor to Osbertus, Successor to Leofricus the first Bishop of Exeter, and the last of Crediton: before whom were twelve Bi∣shops of this Diocess successively, contain∣ing in it self the Counties of Devon and Corn∣wal, namely,

• 1. Werstanus.
• 2. Putta.
• 3. Eadulphus.
• 4. Thelgarus.
• 5. Algarus.
• 6. Alfwold.
• 7. Alwolfus.
• 8. Sydemannus.
• 9. Alphredus.
• 10. Alwolfus.
• 11. Alnoldus.
• 12. Levingus.

Regna Regum 9. Henry the 3. An. D. 1225.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Turbert
  • William Hastment
  • John Turbert

William Brewer was this year, 30. Decem∣bris, Consecrated Bishop of this Church by Stephen Langton Archbishop of Canterbury.

Richard the King's Brother is created Earl of Cornwal.

The Pope demandeth a Pension out of this Cathedral Church, but 'twas denied.

Regna Regum 10. Henry the 3. An. D. 1126.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Roger Fitz. Henry
  • Martin Roff
  • William Hastment

An Army of forty thousand men appoint∣ed to be raised in England,and to be trans∣ported beyond Sea to fight the Infidels in the Holy Land, over whom this Bishop and the Bishop of Winchester were constituted the two general Captains; who conducted their charge accordingly, and at the City Acon met with the Emperour Frederick.

Regna Regum 11. Henry the 3. An. D. 1227.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Turbert
  • Martin Roff
  • John Turbert

The King gave this City to his Brother Richard Earl of Cornwal,to hold to him and his Heirs for ever.

Great Storms, Tempests, and Fires, whereof ensued great harms.

Regna Regum 12. Henry the 3. An. D. 1228.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Turbert
  • Hilary Blond
  • William Hastment

Regna Regum 13. Henry the 3. An. D. 1229.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Roger Fitz-Henry
  • John Turbert
  • Walter Gervis

The Earl of Cornwal joyneth with the Barons against the King his Brother,but is soon reconciled.

Regna Regum 14. Henry the 3. An. D. 1230.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Roger Fitz-Henry
  • Hilary Blond
  • Walter Gervis

The King resumeth sundry Castles and Forts within this Realm into his own hands (amongst which) the Castle of Exeter, which was then the Inheritance of Robert Courteney Sheriff of Devon by lineal descent, he being the Son and Heir of Hawise the Daughter and Heir of Mawd, the Daughter and Heir of Alice, the Daughter and Heir of Adely, the Sister and Heir of Richard de Briono, the Son and Heir of Baldwyn of Baldwyn de Briono, and of Albreda his Wife, Niece of William the Conqueror, who gave the said Office unto the said Baldwyn and Al∣breda, and to their Heirs for ever; and thus the Courtneys, who had enjoyed the same in their own name by three descents, were now disseised thereof.

Regna Regum 15. Henry the 3. An. D. 1231.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Gervis
  • Martin Roff
  • Eustice Fuzherbert

Regna Regum 16. Henry the 3. An. D. 1232.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Turbert
  • Walter le Caws
  • Jermin Roff

Regna Regum 17. Henry the 3. An. D. 1233.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Hillary Blondy
  • Martin Roff
  • Walter le Caws

The two Bishops of Exeter and Winchester,who conducted the Forty thousand English men hence for the recovery of the Holy Land from the Infidels, returned home, and with very great joy were received.

Regna Regum 18. Henry the 3. An. D. 1234.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Martin Roff
  • Walter Grang
  • Philip Dyer

A great Plague of Pestilence here happe∣ned, which continued three years together.

Regna Regum 19. Henry the 3. An. D. 1235.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Roger Fitzhenry
  • Adam Rifford
  • Walter Grang

The Lady Isabella (Sister to the King) was sent over the Seas to be married to Fre∣derick the Emperour (who had sent hither his Ambassadors the Archbishop of Colen, and the Duke of Lorain;) but she was com∣mitted to the care and custody of the Bishop of Exeter, who conducted her to the Empe∣rour at Worms, where they were married; and the Bishop very honourably entertained, whose work being herein worthily perform∣ed, took his leave, and with great Presents was dismissed, and accompanied in his way homewards by the said Archbishop, and many other Persons of Honour; and on his return having rendred to his Master the King a good accompt of his trust and im∣ployment, was well rewarded for his pains, and made one of the King's Privy Council.

Regna Regum 20. Henry the 3. An. D. 1236.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Turbert
  • John Caporn
  • Jordan Leyden

This Bishop being returned home to his own house,and minding (as his Predecessors had done) to leave some good memorial be∣hind him, did erect and constitute a Dean and four and twenty Prebendaries within his Cathedral Church, and upon the third Sunday in Advent installed Serlo the Archdeacon of Exeter the first Dean thereof; unto whom and his Successors for their maintenance of hospitality he incorporated Brampton and Coliton Rawley, and for his Prebendaries he purchased so much Lands, as every of them had yearly four pounds, some say three pounds and twelve shillings de claro, pro pa∣ne & sale, which afterwards in Bishop Gau∣den's time was increased to twenty pounds

2 piece, scil. 12. Caroli Secundi, Annoque Domini 1660.

The King Confirmed the Charter and Li∣berties of the City.

Regna Regum 21. Henry the 3. An. D. 1237.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Martin Roff
  • Jeffry Strange
  • Thomas Pitcher

The King marrieth the Lady Elianor Daughter to the Earl of Provence.

Regna Regum 22. Henry the 3. An. D. 1238.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Martyn Roff
  • Walter Chanon
  • Philip Palmer

All Bishops in England had Palaces in London for their conveniency, wherein they resided, and kept great hospitality during their attendance in Parliament there.

A Subsidy of the thirtieth part of every man's goods within this City granted to the King.

Regna Regum 23. Henry the 3. An. D. 1239.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Gervis
  • John Bushett
  • John Okeston

Here happened a continual drowth for three moneths space,and then a continual rain for the like time; after which followed a great dearth and mortality.

Regna Regum 24. Henry the 3. An. D. 1240.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Martin Roff
  • Thomas Pitcher
  • Walter Molton

The Cell of St. Alexis (which was the house afterwards termed St. Buryans) being a place of and for two Monks) was now re∣moved and united to St John's Hospital with∣in the Eastgate of the said City.

Regna Regum 25. Henry the 3. An. D. 1241.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Martin Roff
  • Thomas Pitcher
  • Walter Molton

Regna Regum 26. Henry the 3. An. D. 1242.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Martin Roff
  • Philip Dyer
  • Thomas le Pointou

Regna Regum 27. Henry the 3. An. D. 1243.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Martin Roff
  • Philip Dyer
  • Walter Molton

Regna Regum 28. Henry the 3. An. D. 1244.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Adam Rifford▪
  • Philip Dyer
  • Walter Okeston.

A permutation made between the Mayor and Citizens hereof, Founders of the Hospi∣tal of St. John's within the Eastgate of the

said City, and the Bishop of this Church Founder of the Lazar-house of St. Mary Magdalen without the Southgate of the said City, the cause of which exchange was this; the Lazar people did upon every Market day come into the Market with a Clap-dish, and went from one person to another to beg Corn, and all other Victuals there brought to be sold; which liberty they claimed by the grant of Bishop Bartholomew Iscanus, who by his Deed dated 13. Februar. 1163. granted to the said sick people a Toll of all Corn and Bread sold in the several Markets and Fairs of this City, also that they should collect the Citizens Alms on certain days of the week. The poor people having received these the Bishops blessings, came into the said Markets accordingly with their Clap-dishes, demanding the said Toll; but the peo∣ple (having not been acquainted with any such Custom, and withal not brooking such ugly faces, nor the intruding of such sick folk amongst them) some gave them rough speeches, others shunned their company, and the rest forbad them of the said Marker, in∣somuch that the Alms-people found there little relief, wherewith the Bishop was much grieved: which to allay, this permutation was made, that the Bishop and his Successors should from thenceforth be Patrons of St. John's Hospital, and the Mayor and Citizens should be Patrons of St. Mary Magdalen's Hospital aforesaid, which was observed ac∣cordingly.

Bishop Brewer having well governed this Church nineteen years and upwards, 24. Ju∣lii died, and lies buried in the middle of the Quire of his own Church under a very fair Marble-stone, thus inscribed. Hic jacet Willielmus Brewer quondam hujus Ecclesiae Cathedralis Episcopus, Fundator etiam quatu∣or principalium ejusdem Ecclesiae dignitatum.

Regna Regum 29. Henry the 3. An. D. 1245.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Martin Roff
  • Robert Molton
  • Robert Spew

Richard Blondy was, 28. Martii, Consecra∣ted Bishop of this Diocess by Boneface Arch∣bishop of Canterbury at Reading.

Regna Regum 30 Henry the 3. An. D. 1246.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Adam Rifford
  • John Okeston
  • Philip Dyer

Regna Regum 31. Henry the 3. An. D. 1247.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Martin Roff
  • Baldwin Child
  • Walter Okeston

The Earl of Cornwal for avoiding to in∣termeddle with the differences between the King and his Barons leaving the Court, and to be out of the way, retireth himself into this City.

Regna Regum 32. Henry the 3. An. D. 1248.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Hastment
  • Walter Good
  • Hilary White

A long controversie depending in Suit of Law between the Mayor and Citizens hereof Plaintiffs, and the Dean and Chap∣ter Defendants, touching the Fee and Liber∣ties of St. Sydwelis without the Eastgate of the said City, was now ended by compositi∣on made at Lanceston, before Richard Earl of Cornwal, Richard Bishop of Exeter, Roger Tinkelby, Gilbert Preston, and John Cobham, the King's Justices of Assizes, as followeth.

1. The Tenants of the Dean and Chapter dwelling within the City and Suburbs of the same, and who do occupy any Art, Trade or Mystery, shall at all Taxes and Tallages be taxed and assessed with the Citizens, so that the said Taxation be just and indifferent.

2. Also, that the Bayliff of the said Dean and Chapter, shall levy, gather and receive the said Tax, and pay it over unto the Mayor of the said City, or to his Officers; but if the said Bayliff be remiss and negli∣gent, then the Officers of the Mayor shall and may levy and collect the same.

3. Also, that an indifferent man shall be chosen by each Party to be the Common

Bayliff for them both, who on his Oath shall yearly gather, and from time to time collect of all the said Dean and Chapter's Tenants the Customs of Bagavell, Bathuga••ell, and and Chippingavell.

4. Also, that all Plaints entred against a∣ny of the Dean and Chapter's Tenants with∣in the said City shall be tried and determined before the Mayor and Bayliffs.

5. Also, that all Plaints entred against any of the Dean and Chapter's Tenants dwelling within the Fee of St. Sydwells shall be determined before the Bayliff thereof.

Also, if any of the Tenants of the said Dean and Chapter being Bakers or Brewers, are to be punished for breach of the Assize in the Pillory or Tumbrel, the same on the re∣quest to the Mayor to be done within the City.

7. Also, all Pleas of the Crown to be determined before the Mayor.

Lastly, All Traytors, Murderers and Felons that shall be found within the said Fee, to be apprehended by the Bayliff, and by him to be brought and delivered over to the Mayor.

Regna Regum 33. Henry the 3. An. D. 1249.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Martin Roff
  • Philip Dyer
  • Walter Okeston

At this time flourished one Richard Fisha∣cre, a Native of this City, and an excellent Scholar, who professed Divinity and wrote sundry Books thereof: he lived the greatest part of his time, died, and was buried in the Ʋniversity of Oxford.

Regna Regum 34. Henry the 3. An. D. 1250.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Adam Rifford
  • John Okeston
  • Robert Taylor

Walter Gervis a worthy Citizen hereof Founded Exbridge, and Collected (say some) 3000 l. towards the building it, wherewith he purchased much Land, and be∣queathed also his own for the maintenance of the same (a Ferry being here formerly kept:) On which Bridge a Church was built (wherein this Gervis was now interred) de∣dicated to St. Edmond, King of the East An∣gles, who being overcome at Hoxon by Pa∣gans

under the Command of Swayn King of Denmark, having subdued his Army in the Field, and taken him prisoner; first griev∣ously scourged him; and then tied him to a Tree, and so shot him with Arrows to death for being a Christian, and refusing to deny the Faith of Christ; for which he was Cano∣nized a Saint and Martyr: Which persecu∣tion was thus acted 9. Etheldredi Regis, An∣noque Domini 872.

Regna Regum 35. Henry the 3. An. D. 1251.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Adam Rifford
  • John Okeston
  • Philip Dyer

Regna Regum 36. Henry the 3. An. D. 1252.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Martin Roff
  • Philip Dyer
  • Thomas Pintin

An Excommunication pronounced in the Cathedral Church against the Breakers of the Liberties thereof.

Regna Regum 37. Henry the 3. An. D. 1253.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Adam Rifford
  • John Okeston
  • John Windsor

Regna Regum 38. Henry the 3. An. D. 1254.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Okeston
  • Baldwyn Child
  • Rowland Overwilt

Regna Regum 39. Henry the 3. An. D. 1255.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Hilary Blondy
  • Walter Chaw
  • Martin Roff junior

Regna Regum 40. Henry the 3. An. D. 1256.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Philip Dyer
  • Thomas Hughton
  • Richard Ernold

Richard Earl of Cornwal being elected King of the Romans, was very honourably conducted out of England to Colen, where he was Crowned by the Archbishop thereof.

Regna Regum 41. Henry the 3. An. D. 1257.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Hilary Blondy
  • Eustice Fitzherbert
  • Richard Poyters

Richard Blondy having well governed this Church about twelve years space, 24. Mar∣tii died, and leaving but a small Memorial behind him, lies buried in his own Church.

Walter Bronscomb, a Native of this City, and Arch-Deacon of Surry, was the next e∣lected Bishop of this Church, and 10. Apri∣lis

consecrated at Canterbury by Boneface Arch-Bishop thereof.

Upon Palm-Sunday, Walter Lodswell Chancellor to the late Bishop Blondy, Richard Sutton his Register, John Fitzherbert his Of∣ficial, and William Ermscore the Keeper of his Seal, did all of them open penance in St. Peter's Church, for false contriving and disposing of sundry Spiritual livings of the said Church under the Bishop's Seal, without his privacy or consent, even whiles he lay sick on his Death-bed, being past all hopes of recovery,

Regna Regum 42. Henry the 3. An. D. 1258.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Hillary Blondy.
  • Roger Fitzhenry
  • Walter Chaw
  • John Caporn

The number of the Officers joyned with the Mayor in Government increased to Three, and their names altered, being no more called Port-Reevs, but Seneschalli or Stewards. In the Norman Tongue they were called Provosts, and the Court by them kept called the Provosts Court.

Regna Regum 43. Henry the 3. An. D. 1259.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Philip Dyer
  • Walter Chaw
  • Geffery Straung
  • Martin Dirling

Regna Regum 44. Henry the 3. An. D. 1260.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Okeston
  • Martin Dirling
  • Nicholas Ilchester
  • Thomas Langdon

A Controversie now arose which continues a long season, between the Mayor and Citi∣zens and the Prior of St. Nicholas, touching certain Liberties, which at length was refer∣red to the determination of Twelve indiffe∣rent Citizens to be returned and sworn for that end.

Regna Regum 45. Henry the 3. An. D. 1261.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Hilary White
  • Richard Valtian
  • John Pudding
  • Philip Palmer

Regna Regum 46. Henry the 3. An. D. 1262.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Okeston
  • William Jeffery
  • Roger Fitzhugh
  • Walter Minson

Regna Regum 47. Henry the 3. An. D. 1263.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Nicholas Ilchester
  • John Okeston
  • Richard Tantifer
  • John Feniton
  • Martin Dirling

An Order made for the electing of Four Seneschals or Stewards, whereof one of them to be Receiver general for that year of all the Cities Rents and Revenues; and likewise Four Serjeants at Mace, named Subballivi, to be alwayes in readiness to serve the Mayor and Courts

Regna Regum 48. Henry the 3. An. D. 1264.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Philip Dyer
  • John Okeston
  • Walter Okeston
  • John Windsor
  • Jervis Pintham

Regna Regum 49. Henry the 3. An. D. 1265.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Okeston
  • John Okeston
  • Martin Dirling
  • Thomas Gatepath
  • Richard Tantifer

Regna Regum 50. Henry the 3. An. D. 1266.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Dirling
  • John Feinton
  • Philip Blebuch
  • Richard Tantifer
  • John Pudding

This Bishop Bronscomb Founded a Colledge in Perin in Cornwal called Glaseney, and en∣dowed the same with fair Possessions and Re∣venues. Also he gave the Bartons of Rokesdon and St. Mary Clist to St. John's Hospital in this City. he likewise built a very sumptuous House, calling it Bishop's Clist, about three miles hence, and left the same to his Succes∣sors. And also instituted in his Church an Annual Festival on St. Gabriel's day; and lest people should complain of the dearness of their Devotion, he left good Land to de∣fray the cost of that Solemnity.

Regna Regum 51. Henry the 3. An. D. 1267.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Nicholas Ilchester
• Walter Chaw
  • Philip Palmer
  • Thomas Langdon
  • Richard Newton
  • Hugh Langdon

Nicholas Ilchester died in the time of his Mayoralty, scil. 21. Februarii, and Walter Chaw was chosen in his place to supply for the residue of the year that Office.

A composition made between the Abbot and Covent of Sherburn, and the Mayor and Commonalty of this City, concerning the Pas∣sage and Ferry at Exmouth; and 'twas orde∣red that the said Abbot should disclaim his

title and interest to the same, reserving a free passage to, from, and by the said Ferry unto the said Abbot and Covent and their Families without payment of any thing, with a Proviso, That if the City's Passenger be not ready, nor their Passage Boat in place to set them over, that then at their own li∣berty they may take any other Boat for that season.

Regna Regum 52. Henry the 3. An. D. 1628.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Okeston.
  • Richard Tantifer
  • Hugh Falcon
  • William Pening
  • John Cook

An Inhabitant of this City (for so the sto∣ry goes, and 'twill hardly perswade credit) being a very poor man, and having many Children, thought himself blest too much in that kind, wherefore to avoid the charge which was likely to grow upon him that way, absents himself seven years together from his Wife, and then returning again, and accompanying her as formerly, she was within the space of a year thereafter delive∣red of Seven Male Children at one Birth, which made the poor man think himself ut∣terly undone, and hereby dispairing, put them all in a Basket, with a full intent to have drowned them; but Divine Provi∣dence following him, occasioned a Lady (then within the said City, and thought to have been the Countess of Devon) coming at this instant of time in his way, to demand of him what he carried in his basket, who replied, that he had therein Whelps, which she desired to see, purposing to make choyce of one of them, who upon view perceiving that they were Children, compelled the poor man to acquaint her with the whole cir∣cumstance, whom, when she had sharply re∣buked for such his inhumanity, presently commanded them all to be taken from him, and put to Nurse, then to School, and so to the Ʋniversity, and in process of time being at∣tained to mens estate, and well qualified in Learning, made means and procured Bene∣fices

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for every one of them: But such like Eleemosynary Acts in this our Age (where∣in the Charity of too too many is waxen cold) are almost vanished.

Regna Regum 53. Henry the 3. An. D. 1269.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Alphred Duport
  • John Barkamsteed
  • Richard Tantifer
  • Philip Palmer
  • John Cook

Regna Regum 54. Henry the 3. An. D. 1270.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Martin Dirling
  • Philip Clark
  • Richard Tantifer
  • Hugh Falcon
  • William Pening

Regna Regum 55. Henry the 3. An. D. 1271.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Martin Dirling
  • Richard Tantifer
  • William Poyell
  • John Cook
  • Hugh Falcon

Richard King of the Romans died, and his Son Henry was slain in Italy.

Regna Regum 56. Henry the 3. An. D. 1272.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Martin Dirling
  • John Feniton
  • Thomas Gatepath
  • Richard Allen
  • Hugh Falcon

The King dyed 16. Novembris, and Prince Edward Crowned King in August follow∣ing, being but then returned from the Holy Land.

Regna Regum 1. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1273.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Geythen
  • Robert Newton
  • Walter A••port
  • Thomas Farthing
  • Michael Thorn

Walter Bishop of Exon by policy gaineth Clist Sachfield and Cornish Wood to his Bi∣shoprick, and builds a fair House there, call∣ed Bishop's Clist.

Regna Regum 2. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1274.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Martin Dirling
  • John Okeston
  • Richard Tantifer
  • Richard Allen
  • Nicholas Atlane

Regna Regum 3. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1274.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Alphred Duport
  • Richard Tantifer
  • Richard Allen
  • Richard Newton
  • Thomas Gatepath

The King by his Letters Patent dated 10. Martii this year granted to this City a Col∣lection of a certain Tribute for all manner of Wares brought hither to be sold, to∣wards

the paving of the Streets, repairing of the Walls, and maintenance of the said City, commonly called in old English Ba∣gavel, Bethugavel and Chippingabel.

Regna Regum 4. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1276.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Alphred Duport.
  • John Fenitoni
  • Richard Allen
  • Richard Newton
  • Thomas Gatepath.

An Inquisition was here taken for the King touching Lands and Libertties conceal∣ed, and 'twas found by Verdict that Crolditch alias Lammas Fair was divided into Moities or halfments between King John and the Commonalty of this City; and that King John resumed or took the whole into his own hands, and gave it to the Prior and Covent of St. Nicholas within the said City, sed quo jure non constat. Et ulterius Juratores di∣cunt quod Cives Exon. clamant habere omnes libertates & liberas consuctudines quas habent Cives Londinenses.

This Fair is kept yearly in Southenhay 1. Aug. and both before and since the Con∣quest, did wholly appertain to the Commonal∣ty of this City, as may appear in the Book of Domesday remaining in the Exchequer at Westminster, and exemplified under the Great Seal of England, bearing date 3. Fe••r. 39. Regni Ed. 3. 1365. prout ibidem patet.

Regna Regum 5. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1277.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Feniton
  • Richard Allen
  • Honry Falcon
  • John Rook
  • John Zouch

This Fair being divided into Moities, and belonging to the Prior of St. Nicholas, and the Earl of Devon, in course of time it re∣turned again to the King's hands, namely, King Henry the Eighth, the one upon the sup∣pression of the said Pri••ry of St. Nicholas 27. Regni, 1535. (which by purchase is re∣turned to the City) and the other by the at∣tainder of Henry Courteney Marquess of Ex∣eter 29. Regni, 1537. which part as an ap∣pendant or parcel of the Mannor of Top∣pinsham belongs to the King.

Regna Regum 6. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1278.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Alphred Duport
  • Richard Tantifer
  • Nicholas Atlane
  • Hugh Falcon
  • Thomas Gatepath

The Liberties and Priviledges incident to the said Fair.

• 1. It hath continuance for three whole and two half days, beginning at twelve a clock at noon on Lammas Eve.
• 2. The whole soyl or plot of Southenhay is the Lords of the Fair during that time, and till twelve of the clock the day after end thereof.
• 3. The Lords may set and demise the said soyl one day before the Eve of the said Fair.
• 4. The Lords have the whole profit of the said Fair.
• 5 Also they have there the Cognizance of Pleas, and a Court of Pypowders as in∣cident to all Fairs.
• 6. Also they have power to punish all Offenders within the said Fair.
• 7. Also they are to have an House or Toll Booth there, and a pair of Stocks.

Regna Regum 7. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1279.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Feniton
  • Richard Allen
  • Richard Newton
  • Thomas Gatepath
  • John Rook

• 8. No man is to sell any Wares within the said City or Suburbs during the said Fair, on pain of forfeiture thereof to the Lords, and may be seized on if they lie with∣in the reach of a man's arm.
• 9. The Stewards of the said Fair are to view all Weights and Measures, and finding them defective, to reform the same accord∣ing to Law.

Regna Regum 8. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1280.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Alphred Duport
  • Richard Allen
  • John Zouch
  • John Rook
  • Alexander Troycott

Bishop Bronscomb having well governed this Church about 23 years, 22. Julii died, and lies buried in the Lady Chappel of his own Church under a very fair-Tomb of Ala∣baster, whereon this ensuing Epitaph is in∣scribed, scil.

Olim sincerus pater omni dignus amore, Primus Walterus magno jacet hie in honore,

Edidit hic plura dignissima laude statuta, Quaetanquam jura servant nunc hic omnia tuta: Atque hoc Collegium quod Glasney plebs vo∣cat omnis Condidit egregium, pro voce data sibi somnis Quot loca confruxit? pietatis quot bona fecit? Quam sanctam duxit vitam, vox dicere quae scit? Laudibus immensis jubilet gens Exoniensis, Et chorus & turbae, quòd notus in hac suit urbe. Plus st sc••re velis, Festum statuit Gabrielis. Gaudeat in coelis igitur pater iste fidelis.

Regna Regum 9. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1281.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Alphred Duport
  • Richard Allen
  • John Zouch
  • John Rook
  • Alexander Troycott

Peter Quivell was 29. Decembris Conse∣crated Bishop of this Diocess under John Arch-Bishop of Canterbury. He first insti∣tuted the Office of a Chaunter in his Church, whereunto the Rectories of Painton and Chudleigh were Impropriated. And also the Office of a Sub-Dean in his said Church to which was likewise impropriated the Rectory of Egloshail in Cornwal. He was also liberal Benefactor to the Hospital of St. Johns here.

Regna Regum 10. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1282.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Martin Dirling
  • Nicholas Gervis
  • Roger Fiz. Henry
  • Nicholas Atlane
  • Richard Tantifer

Elizabeth Countess of Devon, married to William de Fortibus Earl of Aumarle, and thereby was named Countess of Devon and Aumarle

Regna Regum 11. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1283.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Alphred Duport
  • David Tayler
  • Nicholas Atlane
  • Richard Gaupath
  • Hugh Folcon

Testamentum Willielmi Lane probatum sui: in plena Curia secundum Consuetudinem Civi∣tatis praedictae

Testamentum Rogeri Weaver probatum fuit in plena Curia secundum Consuetudinem Civitatis praedictae.

Regna Regum 12. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1284.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Alphred Duport
  • David Tayl••r
  • Henry Aysh
  • Stephen London
  • Nicholas Atlane

Inquisitio capta coram Majore & seneschal∣lis pro insultu facto in coemeterio beati Petri Exoniensis.

The Franciscan Fryers obtain licence to remove their House and to build a new one without the Southgate.

Regna Regum 13. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1285.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• David Tayler
  • Walter Langdon
  • Stephen London
  • Henry Aysh
  • John Horn

The Mayor was this year chosen upon the Thursday after Ashwednesday.

In this year are the first Records of the said City in Parchment Rolls that can be found, which remain extant in the Council Chamber here.

The King and Queen at the Bishop's request came hither, and kept their Christ∣mas within this City, chiefly occasioned through the death of one Walter Lichlade the first Chaunter of this Church, who was murthered as he came from Mattens (which was then usually said about two of the clock in the morning) upon an Inquisition of whose death Alphred Duport late May∣or, and the Porter of the Southgate were both indicted, arraigned, found guilty, and Execu∣ted accordingly; for that the Southgate was that night left open, by which means the Murderer escaped.

A Composition made between the Mayor and Commonalty, and the Bishop, Dean and Chapter for inclosing the Church-yard by e∣recting and shutting the Gates thereof at night, which was afterwards confirmed by the King and Edmond Earl of Cornwal.

The Grant of the Mayor and Citizens to the Bishop, Dean and Chapter for the in∣closing of St. Peter's Church yard by erecting of Gates there.

Ʋniversis Christi fidelibus ad quorum noti∣tiam praesens scriptum pervenerit, tota Commu∣nitas Civitatis Exoniensis salutem in Domi••s sempiternam. Noverit universitas ve••ira nos u∣nanimi consensu nostro concessisse venerabili Pa∣tri nosiro Domino Petro Exonieniensi Episcop•• & ejusdem loci Decano & Capitul••, quod in∣cludere p••ssint Coemeterium Ecclesiae Cath••dra∣lis b••ati Petri Exoniensis, & portas erig••re & & de noct•• claudere post ignitegium pulsatum,

quotquot sibi viderint necessarias vias nostras, quantum in nobis est, & stratas quascunque per medium Coemeterii antedicti protendentes clau∣dendo & obstruendo, dum tamen habeant super hoc consensum & voluntatem Domini Regis & Domini nostri Domini Edmundi Comitis Cor∣nubiae, ita quod nullus nostrum aut haeredum no∣sirorum occasionem habeant ingredi••ndi Coeme∣terium praedictum post horam ignitegii, ut supra∣dictum est, (excepto tempore guerre, aut alio tempore necessitatis) pro pace Domini Regis observanda & pro incendio evitando & aliis consimilibus casibus evenientibus: Praeterea li∣ceat omnibus qui demos habent infra Coemite∣rium praedictum, domos suas erigere & corrige∣re de die, quandocunque necesse fuerit, & ar∣ctas fenestras facere versus Coemet••rium prae∣dictum, it•• quod nullus ingredivel egredi possit per easdem, & s•• aliquis fugitivus in Ecclesia beat•• Petri antedicta se posuerit, & abinde se transferre voluerit ad Ecclesiam beati Petroc••, quod ibidem custodiatur per nos, & Chirogra∣pho confecto sigillum nosirum Commune duxi∣mus apponendum. Retinentes penes nos alte∣rom partem sigillis praedicti Episcopi & De∣cani & Capituli ejusdem signatam, His Testi∣bus Domino Olivero de Dinham, Galfrido de Ka∣mul, Willielmo Martin, Henrico de Rawleigh, Richardo de Poltimore, Roberto de Dennys, Militibus. Waltero de Braynton, Henrico de Pynn, Philippo Deneband, & multis al••is.

A grant made to the Mayor and Citizens, by the Bishop, Dean and Chapter for the in∣closing the said Church-yard, erecting of Gates, and not hindering the Execution of Justice there.

Omnibus Christi fidelibus ad quorum no∣titiam presens scriptum pervenerit, Petrus mi∣seratione divina Exoniensis Episcopus Decanus & Capitulum ejusdem loci salutem in vero sal∣vatore,

Cùm dudum dilecti nobis in Chri∣sto filii Cives Exonienses de consensu Domi∣ni Edvardi illustris Regis Angliae, Domini Edmundi Comitis Cornubiae nobis concessissent quod includere possumus Coemeterium Cathe∣dralis Ecclesiae nostri beati Petri Exoniensis & portas & posternas in locis necessariis erigere, & illas de nocte claudere, juxta tenorem scri∣pti praedictorum Civium nobis inde facti, & nos pacem & tranquillitatem Ecclesiae no∣strae praedictae & Canonicorum nostrorum & Ministrorum nostrorum Exoniensium re∣sidentium propter incursus latronum & alio∣orum malefactorum evitandos omni corde de∣sideramus, Quod quidem ad effectum produce∣re quomodo nullatenus possemus, nisi vicos & venellas inter domos nostras versus Coemetcri∣um praedictum protendentes claudere possemus, Ita quod in iisdem vicis & venellis portas & posternas erigamus, praedicti Major & Cives ad honorem Dei & Ecclesiae nostrae praedi∣ctae, & ad securitatem Canonicorum praedicto∣rum & aliorum ministrorum nostrorum juxta tenorem Chartae Domini Regis, & Chartae Do∣mini Edmundi Comitis Cornubiae nobis de Coneessione clausi praedicti, facturi quantum in ipsis est, concesserunt nobis quod includere pos∣semus Coemiterium praedictum & praecinctum Coemeterii praedicti per vicos & venellas prae∣dictas, Ita tamen quod portas & venellas com∣petentes in iisdem vicis & venellis erigamus, unde promittimus eisdem Majori & Civibus praedictis quod unam largam pertam ad currus & carectas apud le Fissand', & unam lar∣gam Portam ad currus & carectas in vico Sancti Martini, & unam largam Portam ad idem ad domum Archidiaconi Exoniensis, & unam portam de latitudine octo pedum ad summagia & hernasia ducenda in venella inter domum Decani Exoniensis, & domum quae nune est Domini Rogeri de Dortesford, & u∣nam posternam de latitudine quinque pedum

cum una craticula versus Ecclesiam Sancti Georgii ubi lata porta fuit, & unam posternam de latitudine octo pedum ad summagia & her∣nasia ducenda in venella quae ducit versus Fra∣tres praedicatores ad domum Domini Reginal∣di le Ercenesk, & unam posternam per medium Ecclesiae beati Petroci erigemus, Ita quod prae∣dictae portae & posternae in aurorâ diei aperian∣tur, & totà nocte claudantur, concessimus et∣jam eisdem Majori & Civibus praedictis quod non liceat nobis nec Successoribus nostris ali∣quid terrae viae seu stratae, ultra certas & ali∣quas metas Coemeterii praedicti authoritate nostra propria sanctuario nostro imposterum appropriare, & quod praedicti Major & Cives. & corum haeredes habeant plenum posse ad at∣tachimenta sua facienda, & omnia alia ex∣equenda, quae ad Coronam & pacem Domini Regis pertinent extra antiquas metas Coeme∣terii praedicti sicut facere & exequi consue∣verunt sine impedimento nostro vel succes∣sorum nostrorum, & nos & successores nostri praedictos Majorem & Cives. & corum here∣des versus Dominum Regem, & Dominum Edmundum Comitem Cornubiae & omnes ali∣os quoscunque de omnibus quae eis opponi pote∣rint occasione Concessionum Clauso praedicto conservabimus indemnes. In cujus rei testi∣monium praesenti scripto sigilla nostra duxi∣mus opponenda. His testibus, Domino Hugo∣ne de Courteney, Domino Olivero de Din∣ham, Domino Hugone Peverell de Sampford, Domino Richardo de Poltymore, Domino Hen∣rico de Rawleigh, Magistro Homund de Parle Bean (tune seneschallo Domini Ed∣mundi Comitis Cornubiae) in Devonia, Do∣mino Thoma de Pinn Vicecomite tune De∣vonensi, & aliis, datum Exoniae die Lunae proxime post Festum Annunciationis Domi∣nicae, Anno Domini 1286.

Regna Regum 14. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1286.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• David Tayler
  • Stephen Langdon
  • Henry Golderott
  • Peter Green
  • Roger Russell••

Actio nocumenti Hugonis Peverell do Sampford in qua queritur de Domino Petro Episcopo Exoniensi, ac Decano & Capitulo ejusdem, eo quod levaverunt murum, & erexe∣runt portam ex transverso vici Domini Regis in dicta Civitate, & claudercnt eam nocte, Rot. 44.

Dominus Nicholaus Recter de Thorverton admissus est ad libertatem Civitatis praedictae per successionem & tanquam hares patris sui defuncti.

A great part of Exbridg through foul weather and high water fell down, and a∣gain soon repaired.

Regna Regum 15. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1287.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Zouch
  • Richard Allen
  • Richard Montin
  • William Kerswell
  • John Well

Bishop Quivill within his Diocess called a Synod among his Clergy, who made many good Canons. He also impropriated the Pa∣rish of St. Newlein, and Stoke Gabriel, and united them to the Office of the Chancellor of the Cathedral Church, on Condition that a Lecture of Divinity be there weekly read by him, otherwise the Gift to be void, and the Bishop may again dispose thereof; This is now duly performed by a Sermon preached every Friday morning in the Quire of the Cathedral.

Regna Regum 16. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1288.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Zouch
  • Walter Langdon
  • William Buffett
  • Williom Gatepath
  • Jorden Atlane

Memorandum quod Aldermanni hujus Ci∣vitatis sunt elegendi per sacramenta vigin••i quatuor tam ad exercenda sua Officia infra Civitatem, quam in suburbiis ejusdem extra Portas. Rot. 11.

Consuctudo est quod Tencmenta infra Civi∣tatem Exoniensem & ejus suburbia scituata legata alicui, aon possunt plene possideri, ne∣que legaturus habere inde seisinam, antequam Testamentum in plena Curia probatur secun∣dum Consuetudinem dictae Civitatis. Rot. 20.

Regna Regum 17. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1289.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Allen
  • John Rook
  • Richard Montin
  • Walter Langdon
  • Robert Wyton

Consuetudo in Civitate Exoniense est quod omnia Tenementa infra praedictam Civita∣tem & suburbia ejusdem sunt partibilia in∣ter Fratres & Sorores. Rot. 5.

Relevium de 2 s. 6 d. solutum fuit per A∣lanum de Barcomb secundum Consuetudinem Civitatis praedictae Majori & Communitati di∣ctae Civitatis de Tenemento Archidiaconi Cornubiae quod accidit per mortem Henrici Bullock nuper Archidiaconi ibidem. Rot. 11.

Regna Regum 18. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1290.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Zouch
  • Henry Goldecot
  • John Webb••
  • William Gatepath
  • Richard Montin

Placitum inter servientes ad Clavam Civitatis Exoniensis quaerentes versus Balli∣vum Episcopi, eo quod inhibuerit dictos ser∣vientes proclamare apud Crediton Nundi∣nas apud Civitatem praedictam serviendas in Festo Pentecostis juxta Chartas Domini Regis inde Majori & Communitati Civitatis prae∣dictae factas.

An Inquisition taken at Exeter the day of the decollation of St. John the Baptist be∣fore Malcoline Harleigh general Escheator of the King on this side of Trent, before whom the Jurors of the Hundred of Wonne∣ford (inter alia) upon their Oaths do say, That Isabella de Fortibus Countess of Devon hath made a great purpresture or nusance in the River of Fxe by erecting of a certain Weare in the same; and that the said River and the whole course thereof appertains to the King, in the right of the City of Exeter, that is to say, from Checkston unto the Bridge of the said City called Exbridg, to the great annoyance, hurt and damage of the said City, and the whole Country adjoyning.

Another Inquisition was now likewise taken before the said Escheator; and the Co∣monalty of the City of Exeter upon their Oaths do say, that the said City is of the Crown, and appertains to the Crown, and so anciently hath ever been, and that the same is immediatly held of the King; And

further they say, that King Henry the Third (Father of the King that now is) gave the said City to his Brother Earl of Cornwal and his Heirs, and that the Citizens of the said City do hold the same City in Fee-Farm of the said Earl, as before they held it of the King, yielding therefore yearly unto the said Earl, 13 l. 10 s. And further they say, touching purprestures; That whereas the Water and River of Exe for ever of old time did appertain unto the said City so far and unto the Port of Exmouth; And the Fishing in the said Water and River is and ought to be Common unto all men who list to Fish therein; yet nevertheless, Isabella Countess of Devon about six years last past made and raised a Weare overthwart the River of Exe, and which is of such an height that the fishing and taking of Sal∣mons and other Fish there, is destroyed on this side of the said Weare, to the great damage and annoyance of the said City and County: And further they say, that where∣as in times past Boats and Vessels were wont to pass too and from the said River even to the Bridge of the said City loaden with Wines and Merchandizes, to the great Com∣modity of the whole Countrey, now no Boat or Vessel can so pass up unto the said City by reason of the said Weare, to the great damage of the said City and Country; And further they say, that all Lands and Tene∣ments within the said City be deviseable, le∣gable and may be given and bequeathed by the last Will and Testament, as well as any other Goods and Chattels whatsoever, even in like manner as it is used and accustomed in London.

Regna Regum 19. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1291.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Zouch
  • William Gatepath
  • John Rook.
  • William Kerswell
  • William Buffett

Regna Regum 20. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1292.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Gatepath
  • William Kerswell
  • Henry Goldecot
  • William Well
  • Richard Montin

Bishop Quivell in the Eleventh year of his Government, 18. Octobris, by drinking a Syrup, and in too hasty swallowing it was choaked, and lies buried in the Lady Chap∣pel of his own Church The Franciscan or Grey Fryers reported that he died of God's just Judgment, for that he favoured not, nor would suffer them to build their new inten∣ded House, notwithstanding his promise made to the King of so doing.

This Mayor with Richard Poltymore, Her∣bert de Pyne, and William le Speke Knights were witnesses to a Deed of one Ongarus de Sancto Milone a Citizen hereof, wherein he gave to the Dean and Chapter of this Church his Wood at Stoke, called Stoke-Wood, and united the same to their Mannor of Stoke, now commonly called Stoke Canonicorum.

Regna Regum 21. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1293.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Tantifer
  • John Feniton
  • John Cook
  • Alexander Coryton
  • Robert Newton

Thomas Bitton, 15. Januarii, was in∣stalled Bishop of this Diocess (the See of Canterbury being void) by John Roman Arch. Bishop of York.

Hugh Courtney the second of that name was now made Earl of Devon, as Heir Ge∣neral to the Lord Ridevers late Earl of Devon, that is to say, the Son of Hugh, the Son of John, the Son of Robert and Mary, the Daughter and Heir to William Ridevers named William de Verona, the Son to Bald∣wyn the First, the Son to Richard Ridevers the first Earl of Devon, so created by King Henry the First, Son to William the Conque∣ror.

Regna Regum 22. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1294.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Zouch
  • Walter Langdon
  • John Rook
  • William Buffett
  • John Horn

Modus, forma, & processus, quomodo Me∣retrices infra Civitatem praedictam sunt at∣tachiandae. Rot. 15.

Regna Regum 23. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1295.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Zouch
  • Walter Langdon
  • William Kerswell
  • William Buffett
  • Roger Wheaton

Customia pro vinis solebat reddi de antiquo pro singulo dolio 4 d. Rot. 31.

Regna Regum 24. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1296.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Tantifer
  • Walter Langdon
  • William Kerswell
  • Robert Newton
  • Roger Wheaton

Consuetudo est quod viginti quatuor de Communi Concilio dictae Civitatis elegi debent & solebant per consensum majoris partis dictae societatis.

Regna Regum 25. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1297.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Tantifer
  • Walter Langdon
  • Robert Newton
  • William Kerswell
  • Henry Trecott

The King came into the County of De∣von, and visited the House of Plimpton, and took this City in the way of his return homewards.

A Composition made between the City, and the Dean and Chapter for a Lane lead∣ing to the City-walls between St. Catharques Almes-house and the Black Fryars, now the Earl of Bedford's house.

Regna Regum 26. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1299.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Tantifer
  • William Buffett
  • William Kerswell
  • Roger Wheaton
  • Nicholas Paige

It was now found by Verdict, that as the Lands within this City of a Freeman descend to any person, so by the Custom the Free∣dom of he said City descendeth therewith.

Regna Regum 27. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1299.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Horn
  • Nicholas Paige
  • Roger Beynim
  • Robert Newton
  • Stephen Bennant

Inquisitio capta fuit versus maritum pro eo quod verberavit & male tractaverit uxorem, unde commissus fuit Goale. Rot. 23.

Major & Communitas consituere solebant Custodes de & in Portu Exonicensi ad scru∣tandum in navibus batellis, & alibi, ne aliquis monetum argentum vel aurum extra Regnum transvehat. Rot. 26.

Libertas seu Franchesia Civitatis Exonien∣sis descendit per successionem haereditariam sive ••i Patre, Fratre, vel Avunculo, vel quocun∣que alio, cui quis haeres existis. Rot 36.

Regna Regum 28. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1300.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Gatepatb
  • John Paige
  • Jordan Atlane
  • Robert Newton
  • John Perour.

Edmond Earl of Cornwal died sans issue whereby the Earldom reverted again to the Crown, and came to the King's hands.

Regna Regum 29. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1301.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Tantifer
  • Stephen Langdon
  • William Kerswell
  • John Gervis
  • Roger Beynim

The Mayor of this City was this year chosen by the Voyces of four and twenty Free-men and Citizens hereof upon their Oaths. Rot. 1.

Great contention arose between the Dean and Chapter of this Churth, and the Warden and Fryers Preachers (commonly called the Black Fryers) touching the Burial of Sir Henry Rawley Knight, whose Corps the Dean and Chapter required to be presented at St. Peter's Church before it should be in∣terred, which the said Fryers refusing to do, yet the Dean and Chapter caused it there to be brought, where the same being presented, 'twas sent back again to the Fryer's house, which they would not receive therein but made fast their Gate, by means whereof the said Corps lay so long unburied 'till it stank, and at last the Canons were enforced to bury it in St. Peter's Church.

Regna Regum 30. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1302.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Roger Beynim
  • Roger Newton
  • Walter Duport
  • Thomas Farthein
  • Michael Champer∣non

An Agreement made between the Dean and Chapter, and the Pryor and Fryers Preach∣ers: That no person within the said City and Suburbs should be buried within the Church or Cemitery of the said Fryers, but that he should first be presented at St. Peter's Church. Rot. 16.

A great contention arose between the Mayor and Commonalty of this City, and the Tenants of the Lord of Kenton and Wyke Earl Marshal of England for denying to pay Murage for their Wares and Merchandi∣zes. Rot. 13.

About this time flourished one Walter of Exeter,, so named being here born, who was a Monk of the Order of St. Bennet, and dwelt in a little Cell in Cornwal called St. Caroke, near about Lystithiel, he was well seen in History, and at the request of one Baldwyn a Citizen here, wrote the History of Guy of Warwick.

Regna Regum 31. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1303.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Roger Wheaton
  • Walter Langdon
  • William Kerswell
  • William Buffett
  • Henry Trecott

A Controversie arose between the Mayor and Commonalty, and the Tenants of Kenton touching certain Attachments made upon the River of Exe.

The like difference arose between the Tenants of Kenton against the Inhabitants of Limston and Prattishead. Rot. 18.

Sundry persons breaking ground in Croll ditch for standings before the time appointed for Lammas Fair, were all attached to an∣swer the Mayor and Commonalty for the same. Rot. 42.

Consuetudo in Civitate Exoniensi est ap∣probata, quod liceat unicuique Civi infra ean∣dem Civitatem omnia Tenementa quae in ea∣dem Civitate habuerit aut perquisiverit in Testamento su•• legare cui voluerit. Rot. 49.

Regna Regum 32. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1304.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Roger Wheaton
  • Walter Langdon
  • William Kerswell
  • Robert Newton
  • Walter Duport

Ordered that no person shold buy any Wares, Merchandizes or Victuals bringing hither to be sold until the said Goods be brought into the Market, upon pain of for∣feiture of the same. Stat. 5. Edw. 6. cap. 14.

Also that no person bringing any Wares or Merchandizes by water to this City, shall unload or put the same to sale, 'till the Cu∣stom be paid. Stat. 1. Edw. 6. cap. 13.

Regna Regum 33. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1305.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Roger Beynim
  • Walter Langdon
  • Robert Ashperton
  • William Kerswell
  • Henry Trecott

Regna Regum 34. Edw. the 1. An. D. 1305.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Roger Beynim
  • Walter Langdon
  • Robert Newton
  • William Kerswell
  • Henry Trecott

Bishop Bitton having well governed this Church fourteen years on St. Matthew's day, being 21. Sept. died, and in the middle of the Quire of his own Church lies buried.

The King dyed 7. Julii, and his Son Ed∣ward the Second was Crowned in February following.

Regna Regum 1. Edw. the 2. An. D. 1307.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Gatepath
  • Jordan Atlane
  • Jordan Perour
  • Thomas Farthein
  • Michael Turand

Walter Stapledon elected Bishop of this Diocess, and Consecrated at Canterbury by Robert Winchelsy Arch-Bishop thereof, 28. Sept. He was descended of Noble Paren∣tage, which being joyned with his Learning, Wisdom and Policy, got him into great fa∣vour with the King, who made him one of his Privy Council, and Lord Treasurer of England. He founded and erected two Houses in Oxford, the one named Stapledon's Inn (but since Exeter Colledge) the other call∣ed Hart-Hall, he was also a special Bene∣factor to St. John's Hospital here.

Regna Regum 2. Edw. the 2. An. D. 1308.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Roger Beynim
  • Michael Turand
  • Walter Duport
  • Robert Newton
  • Thomas Farthein

This Bishop approaching towards the Eastgate of this City descended from his Horse, and went on foot to St. Peter's Church, the whole Street whereon he walked being covered with black cloath, which (as soon as he was passed over) was taken up again, and given to the poor, he was installed here with great Pomp and Solemnity, but about his Feast, and service thereof there fell some discord between him and Hugh Courteney Esquire, Son and Heir of Sir Hugh Courte∣ney Knight, who claimed to be Steward of the said Feast, for that he held the Mannor of Slapton of the Bishop by that service, at length the difference was thus made up, viz.

1. First, that the said Hugh Courteney and and his Heirs being of lawful age, and hold∣ing

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the said Mannor of Slapton, shall be Stewards at the Feast of the installing of eve∣ry Bishop of this See.

2. Also, that they shall at the first com∣ing of the Bishop to Exeter meet him at the Eastgate of the said City when he descend∣eth from his Horse, and then going a little before him on the right hand, shall keep off the press of the people from him, and at∣tend him into the Quire of the Cathedral Church there to be installed.

3. Also, the said Hugh Courteney and his Heirs shall at the said installing Feast serve in the first Mess at the Bishop's own Table.

4. Also, in consideration of which ser∣vice the said Hugh Courteney and his Heirs shall have for their Fee four Silver Dishes of those which he shall so place in at the first Mess, two Salt-sellers, one Cup wherein the Bishop shall drink at that Meal, one Wine-pot, one Spoon, and two Basons where∣in the Bishop shall then wash; All which said Vessels are to be of Silver, Always provided, that the said Hugh Courteney or his Heirs (being of full age) do attend the said service in person, if not hindered by sickness, or the King's Writ procured by the said Bishop or his Successors, then to ap∣point some worshipful Knight, to supply the place by a Deputation, and shall swear that his Lord is so sick, that he cannot perso∣nally attend the service: Then shall the Knight be admitted to perform the same, and shall have (to the use of his said Lord) the Fees aforesaid; And if the said Knight al∣leageth that his Lord is by the procurement of the Bishop served with the King's Writ, and thereby hindered from attendance, and will swear this to be true in his conscience, he shall then be admitted to do the same service, unless the Bishop will positively swear the contrary, In which case the Knight

shall depart without doing the said service, or receiving any thing for the same for that turn only.

5. Also, the said Hugh Courteney and his Heirs shall do all other services to the said Bishop and his Successors for the said Man∣nor of Slapton which appertain to the same for evermore; And furthermore if the Heirs of the said Hugh Courteney be of law∣ful age, or not, at the time of the Feast of this Instalment, and performed not the ser∣vice as aforesaid, that then they shall not have any of the said Silver Vessels, nor any other thing due for the said service for that time by reason of their said Office, nor any other person in their name or Behalf.

6. Also, it shall not be lawful for the said Hugh Courteney, his Heirs or Assigns, at the Feast of the Instalment of any Bishop of Exeter for the time being, to put in o•• put out any person, or to do any other thing by himself or others belonging to the said Feast by reason of his Office, or that he shall demand or require any more or other thing than what is before declared.

7. And furthermore, the said Hugh Courteney and his Heirs, and the Knight a∣foresaid who shall do the said service for them, shall have Hay and Provender for their Horses, and for their servants Horses, attending on them; and also his Livery of Wine and Candles as is meet and conveni∣ent.

8. In consideration of which premises to be hereafter had, without any denial or con∣tradiction for evermore; The said Hugh Courteney for himself and his Heirs hath quietly remised and released to the said Bi∣shop and his Successors all other exactions, demands or quarrels for and concerning the said Office Fees, or any other thing belonging to the said service of Stewardship for ever∣more;

Given at Newton Plympton under the Seals of the said Bishop, Dean and Chapter, the morrow after the Feast of St. Thomas th' Apostle, Anno Domini 1308. and the second year of King Edward the Second. Witnesses, William Martin, Phi∣lip Courteney, Thomas Chichester, Stephen Haccomb, Roger Novant, Thomas Arch∣deacon, John Bickton, John Troyagn, Knights, Robert Stockhay, John Buttlesgate, Robert Ʋpex, Henry Buckrell, cum multis aliis.

Regna Regum 3. Edw. the 2. An. D. 1309.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Roger Beynim
  • Thomas Farthein
  • Walter Duport
  • William Newton
  • William Kerswell

A controversie arose, whence ensued great troubles between Hugh Courteney the third Earl of Devon, and the Mayor and Commo∣nalty of this City, the occasion thus; The said Earl on a certain Market day sent his Cator hither to buy Fish, at which time there were only three pots of Fish in the Market; the Bishop's Cator likewise came, and both of them thinking the whole to be too little for either of them, were at some strife there∣about; The Mayor on his part minding the welfare of the Commons of the said City, and that they also might have the benefit of the said Market, did decide this controversie, and delivered one pot of the said Fish to the Earl's Cator, another of them to the Bishop's Cator, and the third he here reserved for the Market; The Earl being advertised hereof thought himself much wronged by the Mayor, in not having all the Fish, and was much displeased thereat, and threatned to be revenged on him, and shortly thereafter coming hither, sent to the Mayor to come to him (unto whom it seemed the Mayor was a retainer) and the Mayor being advertised of the Earls displeasure, and well knowing him to be of a cholerick disposition, calleth toge∣ther his Brethren and honest Commons of the said City to the Guild-hall, unto whom he declareth the Earls displeasure with him

and the cause, and that he was now going to him, and desired them to accompany him thither, and to afford him their succour (if need so required) which they readily pro∣mised; Then said the Mayor (my Masters) I know the Earl will quarrel with me, and as he hath threatned, so will he be avenged on me, and for as much as his displeasure is against me for the Citie's interest, and by discharging the duty of my Office, I am to crave your assistance, in case the Earl should offer me any violence: After these and the like Speeches they went to the Earl's House, and into his Lodging Chamber the Mayor was brought, and the door closed on him; The Earl storms at the Mayor, none of whose answers would satisfie the Earl, which the Mayor perceiving, took off an outer Coat he then wore (it being the Earl's Live∣ry) and delivered it to him again, whereat the Earl fell into greater passion, and th•• Commons (attending at the Door) doubting of the Mayor's safery, knocked at the said door, and demanded their Mayor, which being (after sundry requests) denied, they attempted to break open the same, which the Earl apprehending, and doubting what might ensue thereon, intreated the Mayor to pacifie the People, which was soon done, and so peaceably they all returned; And albeit the Earl then (to avoid the fury of the Peo∣ple) seemed pacified, yet could he never thereafter shew a good countenance towards this City, whereupon an Ordinance was made by the Mayor and Common Council, that no Franchised man of this City should wear any Foreigners Livery, Cognizance or Badge, (without the Mayor's License) and in∣serted the same in the Freeman's Oath, which is to this day observed.

Regna Regum 4. Edw. the 2. An. D. 1310.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Tantifer
  • Walter Langdon
  • Peter Zouch
  • Peter Lovecock
  • Walter Lekenn

Regna Regum 5. Edw. the 2. An. D. 1311.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Waltor Langdon
  • William Duport
  • John Perour
  • Adam Dyer
  • Thomas Farthein

The said Hugh Courteney Earl of Devon in his high displeasure against this City ma∣liciously destroyed the Haven belonging thereunto, or an Arm of the Sea coming up from Topisham to the Walls of the said Ci∣ty, whereupon sundry Bills of Complaint were exhibited against him to the King, and divers Inquisitions thereon taken, but no re∣dress could be had, Might at that time so much overcoming Right.

Regna Regum 6. Edw. the 2. An. D. 1312.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Gatepath
  • Philip Lovecock
  • William Kerswell
  • William Farthein
  • John Smalecomb

The King in his Writ named the Mayor and Bayliffs of this City, Justices of his Peace. About this time flourished one Godfrey of Cornwal, who proceeded Doctor in Divinity both at Oxford, and also at Paris in France, he was a Prebendary of this Church, and did much service in both these Ʋniversities; he was very skilful in Ari∣stotle, and in the Master of the Sentences, wherein he was more affected and experi∣enced then in the Scriptures, and better ac∣quainted with the making of a subtile Syllo∣gisme, than in the explaining of the Text; he wrote sundry Books, about the number of Thirty.

Regna Regum 7. Edw. the 2. An. D. 1313.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Roger Beynim
  • Thomas Farthein
  • Philip Lovecock
  • William Kerswell
  • John Perour

The ancient Custom of this City touching the admission of any Person to the Freedom and Liberties of the same

1. First, the Mayor of the said City, of his own free guise may admit any one per∣son to the said Liberties.

2. Also, the Court may admit another

person to the Liberties at their will and pleasure.

3. Also, the Heir of any Franchized man may by his Patrimony claim his Free∣dom, whether the Inheritance descends from the Grandfather, Father, Ʋncle, Brother, or any other person being Freeman of the said City, by and under whom he derives any E∣state of Inheritance.

4. Also, all such as have served as Ap∣prentices under any Franchized man for se∣ven years space, at the request of the Ma∣ster, upon the testimony of the truth thereof, that he truly served out his said time, are to be admitted Freemen, paying the usual Fees of the Court, viz.

To the Mayor	1 s.	8 d.
To the Recorder	1 s.	4 d.
To the Townclark		8 d.
To the Camberlain		8 d.
To the four Bayliffs 8 d. a piece	2 s.	8 d.
To the Swordbearer		4 d.
To the four Serjeants at Mace 4 d. a piece	1 s.	4 d.
To the Poor of the Mawdlin		1 d.
For Inrolment of the Appren¦tices Indentures	1 s.	0 d.
	9 s.	9 d.

5. Lastly, all other persons are to be ad∣mitted by way of Redemption, and by such reasonable Fines as the Mayor and Common Council of the said City shall set on them.

All which do thus appear in the course of the Court Rolls in the several Reigns of this King, King Edward the Third, King Richard the Second, &c.

Regna Regum 8. Edw. the 2. An. D. 1314.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Roger Beynim
  • Richard Soller
  • Michael Skinner
  • Richard Lekenn
  • John Davy

Regna Regum 9. Edw. the 2. An. D. 1315.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Philip Lovecock
  • Thomas Farthein
  • Richard Seller
  • Ralph Dyer
  • Matthew Capper

Consuctudo recepta est & usitata in Civita∣te Exoniensi quod si mulier ù viro suo deces∣serit ut adultera, & vixerit in Adulterio, neque dotem habebit, neque ulla actione uti de∣bet pro eadem. Rot. 50. Which well agrees with the Common Law, according to this Distich:

Sponte virum mulier fugiens, & adultera facta, Dote suâ careat, nisi sponsi sponte retracta.

Regna Regum 10. Edw. the 2. An. D. 1316.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Philip Lovecock
  • Nicholas Torand
  • John Tredeyners
  • John Buffeit
  • John Davy

The displeasure of the foresaid Earl of Devon being grown into anger, and from thence to an extreme hatred and revenge, he now persevered therein, devising all pos∣sible means to prejudice the whole City, as by intruding upon their Liberties, destroying their Haven, building up a Key at Topsham, taking from them perforce the Fishing in the River of Exe, and every way oppressing them, in so much that what was once ob∣served of King Henry the Second, and Tho∣mas Beckett, may as truly be said of this Earl in reference to this City.

— Immortale odium atque insanabile vulnus.

The said Mayor and Commonalty exhibi∣ted their Bill of Complaint unto the King a∣gainst the said Earl, who thereupon sent forth his Writ to the Sheriff of Devon bearing date 20. Martii hoc Anno, for an In∣quisition to be taken, and albeit the same was accordingly executed, yet was it never

returned up; For which cause the King sendeth his second Writ unto the said She∣riff, dated 12. Junii then next following, strictly charging him to speed the execution thereof, and to make return, which was so done; And albeit the Inquisition was found against the said Earl, yet could no relief be thereupon had, or redress made of the said grievances.

Regna Regum 11. Edw. the 2. An. D. 1317.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Roger Beynim
  • William Kerswell
  • Thomas Farthein
  • Martin Lekenn
  • Martin Capper

The Bakers of this City were found guilty touching their Bread, which was light, and not according to the Assize, for which of∣fence they were Fined, whereof seventeen of them dwelled within the Bishop's Fee, and did therefore claim to be exempted from the Jurisdiction of the Mayor, but could not prevail therein.

Bishop Stapledon built a very fair House without Temple-Bar London, used by him∣self, and many of his Successors, when they were summoned up to London to attend the service of the Parliament, which said House was since purchased by the Earl of Essex, who resided therein, whereby 'twas called Essex House.

Regna Regum 12. Edw. the 2. An. D. 1318.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Philip Lovecock
  • Martin Lekenn
  • John Tredeyners
  • Thomas Spycer
  • Robert Woan

The King preparing a great Army to march against the Scots, having invaded England, did rate and tax the Cities within this Realm to ayd him, and that too accord∣ing to their tenure, at which time this City did set forth thirty Souldiers well arrayed and furnished with Armour, money, and all things necessary for the said War.

John Powdras alias Powderham, a Tan∣ner's Son born within this City, named him∣self to be the Son of King Edward the First, and that he being in his Cradle was by a false Nurse stollen thence, and that the King that now is, was placed in his room; but in fine he confessed the whole truth, even

that he was perswaded thus to say by the motion and instigation of a Familiar Spirit, which he kept by him in the likeness of a Cat; but his Spirit at last failing him, he was at the Gallows fairly executed for his said offence.

Inquisitio capta ad inquirendum de male∣factori••us & meretricibus, & Juratores dicunt quod Alicia Hamlyn, Joanna Hamlyn, Rosa Hamlyn, Alicia Byren, & Albreda de Rom∣sey sunt Communes Meretrices, & Communia tenent lupanaria, dicunt etiam quod Henricus Halwell Clericus tenet & nutrit Aliciam at Newham Meretricem suam. Rot. 8.

Cui pater est populus, pater est sibi nullus, & omnis, Cui pater populus, non habet ille patrom, Est pater ignotus, filius inde nothus. To whom the People Father is, To him is Father none at all: To whom the People Father is, Well Fatherless we may him call. Beasts are privileg'd above many, We have but one Sire, they have many.

Regna Regum 14. Edw. the 2. An. D. 1320.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Philip Lovecock
  • Martin Lek••nn
  • Thomas Furbor
  • Walter Suegoth••ll
  • Thomas Farth••in

Henry Tracy an Inhabitant of this City had a numerous Issue, being the Father of Eight Sons and Five Daughters, the Sixth and Seventh Sons were of one Birth Twins, and so well like in all Lineaments, and so equal in stature, so coloured in hair, and so like in face and gesture, that they could not be known one from the other no not by their Friends, Parents, Brethren or Sisters, but privately by some secret marks, and openly by wearing some several coloured Ribands, or the like, which in sport they would some∣times exchange to make trial of their Friends Judgment, yet somewhat more strange was

that their minds and affections were as one, for what the one loved, the other desired, and so on the contrary, the loathing of any thing by the one, was the distasting of the same thing by the other, yea, such a confe∣deration or inbred power or sympathy was in their natures, that if Nicholas were sick or grieved, Andrew felt the like pain (though far distant and remote in their per∣sons, and that too without any intelligence given to either party) And 'twas also ob∣served that if Andrew were merry, Nicho∣las was likewise so affected, although in different places, which long they could not endure to be asunder, for they ever desired to eat, drink, sleep, and wake together, yea, so they lived and dyed; For they both ser∣ved the King in Arms against his Barons, and in a Battle, the one being slain, the o∣ther stept presently into his place, where, in the height of danger (no perswasions able to remove or hinder him) was there like∣wise killed, Of these Two Gentlemen may be truly parallel'd what was but feigned by the Poets of Twins, that they were born, eat, slept, and died not asunder, which of∣fereth me an occasion to remember a witty Jest pleasantly (or as some will simply) re∣torted by a young Gentleman that casually came to the Court of Augustus Caesar, so well like the Emperour in bodily Linea∣ments, as hardly the one could be distin∣guished from the other, which being known to the Emperour, the young man was sent for and brought into the Emperour's pre∣sence, in whom be saw himself better than in any Picture Apelles could have drawn, and discoursed with him in these words; Young man, hath not your Mother been some time resident in Rome, (implying, that by his Fa∣thers familiarity he might have been begot∣ten) to whom the Gentleman instantly re∣plied,

That his Mother was never in Rome, but his Father often, and thereby returned upon the Emperour, what he intended to have put on him.

Regna Regum 15. Edw. the 2. An. D. 1321.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Wotton
  • John Perour
  • John Tayler
  • Thomas Spicer
  • John Davy

A Subsidy granted of the sixth penny of every man's Goods within this City.

In the wall of the Quire on the South side of St. Peter's Church are two ancient Monu∣ments, and thereon two Statues in their complete Armour, their Helmets lying un∣der their Heads, their Pourtraytures cut cross legged (to signifie they had been at the Ho∣ly Land) upon the one are the Arms of Bo∣hun, Earl of Hereford; and on the other, the Coat Armour of Rawleigh of Rawleigh, whose Heir is Chichester.

Regna Regum 16. Edw. the 2. An. D. 1322.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Wetton
  • Richard Soller
  • Walter Sweinthill
  • William Brewer
  • Thomas Furbor

Two Writs of nisi prius were brought down and tried at the Castle of Exeter be∣fore John Stoner and Richard Stapledon Knights, the King's Justices of Assizes for this Western Circuit; In one of them Hugh Courteney the third Earl of Devon was Plaintiff, and the Mayor and Commo∣nalty of this City were Defendants, touch∣ing the Mannor of Exiland and Suburbs there, which the said Earl claimed to be an∣cient demesn and parcel of his Barony of Oakhampton, and so exempted from the said City, and no part of the Suburbs of the same. The other Writ of nisi prius was between the said Earl and the Prior of St. Nicholas within the said City Plaintiffs, and the said Mayor and Commonalty Defendants, touch∣ing the Customs, Priviledges, and Liberties of a Fair, commonly culled Lammas Fair; In both which Tryals Verdicts were found and given for the said Mayor and Commo∣nalty.

Regna Regum 17. Edw. the 2. An. D. 1323.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Wotton
  • John Lekenn
  • Walter Hughton
  • John Davy
  • Roger Tayler

Queen Isabella being attended on by Walter Stapledon Bishop of this See, and sundry other Noble men, sayled into France to the French King her Brother, taking with her the young Prince her Son, with an intent to make a Peace between the two Realms.

Regna Regum 18. Edw. the 2. An. D. 1324.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Philip Lovecock
  • Martin Lekenn
  • Henry Lovecock
  • Thomas Furbor
  • John Erchdeacon

Bishop Stapledon secretly departeth from the Queen without taking any leave, and re∣turns into England, discovereth all the se∣crets and actings of the Queen, joyneth with the Spencers, and makes preparation to pre∣vent the Queens attempts.

The Custom of Woodhay is that a Logg out of every Seam of Wood which is brought over Exbridge, is to be taken for and towards the reparation of the said Bridge.

Regna Regum 19. Edw. the 2. An. D. 1325.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Philip Lovecock
  • Nicholas Wallys
  • Richard Soller
  • Martin Lekenn
  • Thomas Oxton

Memorandum, That out of the great Roll of this year there are cut out and conveyed away the first nine Rolls.

Regna Regum 20. Edw. the 2. An. D. 1326.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Philip Lovecock
  • John Birch
  • Thomas Furbor
  • Martin Lekenn
  • Thomas Spicer

The King hearing that the Queen is land∣ed in England with an Army, setteth his things in order, and flyeth towards Bristol, leaving Walter Bishop of this Church to be Custos of London, whom the Londoners took and beheaded in Cheapside, and buried his body in a Sandhill in his own house without Temple-Bar, which about six Moneths after was taken up and brought hither to this Ci∣ty, where in his own Church very honoura∣bly was the same interred in the North side of the Quire, having governed the same a∣bout twenty years.

The King is deposed, and Edward his Son of the age of fourteen years was pro∣claimed King and Crowned.

Regna Regum 1. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1327.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Soller
  • Thomas Gervis
  • William Kirton
  • Richard Pleigh
  • William Austin

James Berkley was elected Bishop of this Diocess, and 26. Martii consecrated there∣unto, and 24. Julii then next following died, and was buried in his own Church (as some say) but others think that he never came hither at all,

Ballivi Civitatis Exoniensis peticrunt cis allocari & habuerunt Curiam suam de uno praelito terrae coram Ada de Stauton & sociis suis Justiciariis Domini Regis de Banco.

Regna Regum 2. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1328.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Philip Lovecock
  • Thomas Furbor
  • Martin Lekenn
  • Henry Haughton
  • Peter Beynim

John Grandison being elected Bishop of this See, was accordingly 8. Octobris conse∣crated thereupon, and was also made one of the King's Privy Council, sent often beyond Sea as an Embassador, wherein he did al∣ways so discreetly demean himself, as that thereby he got great reputation and ho∣nour.

Regna Regum 3. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1329.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Philip Lovecock
  • Thomas Gervis
  • Henry Lovecock
  • John Lekenn
  • Richard Pleigh

A Synod held at London before Simon Arch-Bishop of Canterbury, who ordered that a diligent inquiry should be made after the death of Bishop Stapledon, whose Mur∣derers and all others who were privy or any way consenting to his death, were sentenced to die, and executed accordingly.

This King by his Charter granted to this City cognizance of Pleas (i. e.) that no Free∣man hereof should implead another Free∣man of the same City out of the Liberties of the said City on pain of losing his Free∣dom.

Regna Regum 4. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1330.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Martin Lekenn
  • John Trediners
  • Henry Haughton
  • Henry Gatepath
  • Walter Gervis

The Guildhall of this City was new built.

The Porter of the Westgate put out of his Office and punished for opening of the said gate in the night season without the leave of the Major.

Regna Regum 5. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1331.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Philip Lovecock
  • Henry Hughton
  • John Lekenn
  • Robert Pleigh
  • Robert Kirton

Symon Mapham Arch-Bishop of Canter∣bury sent out his Process in order to the Vi∣sitation of this Diocess, and to begin the same in St. Peter's Church, for which purpose up∣on the Monday next after Ascension day he came hither, from whom Bishop Grandi∣son appealed, and with force withstood the said Arch-Bishop, not suffering him to come within this Church or Cloisters.

A Writ directed to the Dean and Chapter for the tryal of certain Lands lying within the Fee of St. Sydwell, but in regard they had not power there to hold Plea of Land, the said Writ was afterwasd renewed, and returned before the Mayor and Bayliffs of this City, and before them the matter was heard and determined in the King's Court held at the Guildhall here.

Regna Regum 6. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1332.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Martin Lekenn
  • Thomas Furbor
  • Lawrence Colwell
  • Reynold Noldekin
  • John Sutton

Whosoever builds upon his own Land within this City, by the ancient Custom thereof may not destroy, or in any sort ob∣struct the accustomed light of the Tene∣ments next adjoyning.

Regna Regum 7. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1333.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Gervis
  • Reynold Noldekin
  • William Brewer
  • John Lakenn
  • John Sutton

An Inquisition was had, and by a Jury John Mathew a Servant to the Townclark hereof was found guilty for conveying away the Rolls of the Records of eight Courts, and had placed others in their stead.

Regna Regum 8. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1334.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Martin Lekenn
• Thomas Lichfield
  • John Sutton
  • Henry Lovecock
  • Alexander Wallis
  • Robert Turner

Charta Martini Lekenn Majoris Civitatis Exoniensis in Constituendo legatum locum Majoris tenentem, in haec verba, scil.

Noverint universi per praesentes quod eg•• Martinus Lekenn Major Civitatis Exoniensis infirmitate corporis gravi positus, adeo ut Curi∣is Domini Regis dictae Civitatis commodo in∣teresse non valeo, dilectum mihi in Christo Tho∣mam Lichfield dictae Civi••atis concivem in lo∣co meo posui, & per praesentes pono ad tenen∣dum

Curiam sive Curias-dictae Civitatis, quo∣ties me ab eisdem abesse contigerit, & ad fa∣ciendum omnia alia in dicta Civitate & Cu∣ria quae ego facerem, si personaliter interes∣sem. In cujus rei testimonium has literas patentes sigillo Officii Majoratûs ficri feci Sigillatum, datum Exoniae praedicto decim•• septimo die mensis Martii Anno Regni Regis Edvardi tertii à conquestu octavo.

This Martin Lekenn 18. Martii died in his Mayoralty, and Thomas Lichfield was e∣lected Mayor to supply for the residue of this year that Office.

Regna Regum 9. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1335.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Henry Hughton
  • Robert Pleigh
  • Thomas Furbor
  • William Lydeland
  • Alexander Wallis

Custos & Magister domus beatae Mariae Magdalenae extra portam Australem Civita∣tis Exoniensis tulerunt glebam pro redditu ex∣eunte de quodam gardino extra portam ori••n∣talem Civitatis praedictae, vocato Morley Shul∣teshay, jacente inter gardinum Willielmi Tan∣tifer & Richardi Russell, & haec Consuetud•• vocata Gleba.

Adjudicatum fuit Decano & Capitulo beati Petri Exoniensis quoddam Tenemen∣tum sc••tuatum is vico Australi Civitatis Exoniensis secundum Consuetudinem Civita∣tis praedictae & dicitur Shortford.

Decanus & Capitulum beati Petri Exoni∣ensis recuperaverunt seisinam unius Tene∣menti in Parochia Sanctae Sativole extra por∣tam orientalem dictae Civitatis secumdum con∣suetudinem esusdem Civitatis, & dicitur Gave∣lock.

Regna Regum 10. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1336.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Henry Hughton
  • Thomas Furbor
  • John Coles
  • William Shilling∣ford
  • John Colebrook

The King in Parliament holden at West∣minster made a Dutchy of the Earldom of Cornwal, and gave the same to his eldest Son Prince Edward (surnamed the Black Prince, from his dreadful acts) and sent his Letters thereof to the Mayor (by the name of the Mayor of his Honourable City of Exeter) and also sent a Writ for the pro∣claiming

thereof, and withal made this City parcel of the said Dutchy, as formerly it was of the Earldom. This City being now held of the said Duke as parcel of the said Dutchy by the Fee Farm Rent of twenty pounds per Annum.

Regna Regum 11. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1337.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Gervis
  • Rober Noble
  • Richard Pleigh
  • John Newton
  • John Davy

Bishop Grandison Founded and built the Colledge and Church of O••tcry, St Mary in the County of Devon, and endowed the same with great Livelihoods; He was also a li∣beral Benefactor to the Vicars Choral of his own Church.

Regna Regum 12. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1338.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Henry Haughton
  • Nicholas Godescott
  • Richard Pleigh
  • Thomas Furbor
  • John Davy

Consuctudo in Civitate Exoniensi est quod nothus non gaudebit privilegio ullo pariter cum legitimis, which well agrees with a rule in Law. Qui ex damnato coitu nascuntur, inter liberos non computentur.

Regna Regum 13. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1339.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Lichfield
  • Robert Bridport
  • John Cook
  • John Newton
  • Roger Wythom

Fines for the Conveyance of Lands or Rents were now usually levied within this City, whereof I here thought good to in∣stance one or two instead of many, viz.

Haec est finalis Concordia facta inter Jo∣hanem Carpenter quaerentem, & Robertum Cottrell. Defensorem de duabus acris terrae jacentibus in suburbiis extra portam orien∣talem Civitatis Exoniensis.

Haec est finalis Concordiae facta inter Rober∣tum Br••dworthy quaerentem & Walteram d•• Swemthull & Matildam uxorem ej•••• defenso∣rem de uno Messuagio jacente in summo vico Civitatis Exoniensis.

Regna Regum 14. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1340.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Henry Hughton
  • Robert Bridport
  • Thomas Furbor
  • Richard Pleigh
  • Richard Halberton

I held it likewise requisit to set down how ancient the Inrolment of Deeds hath here been, and thereof only to give you a like precedent or two, viz.

Irrotulatur Charta Willielmi Leigh facta Thomae Robin; de uno Messuagio jacent in∣fra Parochiam d••••i Stephani Civitatis•• Exoni∣ensis.

Irrotulatur Charta Rogeri Shillingford fa∣cta Waltero Hugthon de uno M••ssuagio ••a∣cente extra portam occidentalem Civitatis prae∣dictae.

Regna Regum 15. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1341.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Hanry Hughton
  • Reynold Wythen
  • Thomas Furbor
  • Richard Pleigh
  • John Sutton

The ancient Custom of this City is when the Chief Lord in Fee cannot be answered of the rent due to him out of his Tenement, and no distress can be there levied for the same; The Lord must come to the Tene∣ment, and there take a stone or some other dead thing of the said Tenement, and bring the same to the Court at the Guildhall held before the Mayor and Bayliffs, and thus must he do seven quarter days successively; And this is called Aglebe, And if on the said seventh quarter day the Lord be not satisfied of his rent and arrears, then the said Tene∣ment shall be adjudged to the said Lord, To hold the same a year and a day, And this is called Gavelock. And then forthwith Pro∣clamation shall be openly made in the Court, That if any man pretends any Title to the said Tenement, that he appear within the year and day then next following, and sa∣tisfie the Lord of the said rent and arrears; but if no appearance be made, and the rent not paid; Then shall the Lord come again to the said Court, and pray that according to the said Custom the said Tenement be ad∣judged to him in his Demesh as of Fee, ac∣cording to the intention of the Law in such like cases, which is commonly called le ces∣savit per biennium; And this Custom here is called Shortford and in French Foreclose; And so the Lord shall have from thenceforth the said Tenement with the appurtenances in Fee to him and his Heirs for ever.

Regna Regum 16. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1342.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Furbor
  • Robert Bradworthy
  • Nicholas Halberton
  • Nicholas Godescott
  • Walter White

Bishop Grandison with others by order of Parliament, Were sent over as Embassadors to the Pope touching a Treaty of Peace, and afterwards concluded between England and France.

Nemo infra aetatem viginti & unius Anno∣rum existens potest ullo modo terras seu Tene∣menta sua alicui dimittere per consuetudinem Civitatis praedictae. Rot. 40.

Regna Regum 17. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1353.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Furbor
  • William Hastment
  • Roger Treseler
  • Richard Pleigh
  • Robert Noble

Regna Regum 18. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1344.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Henry Hughton
  • John Newton
  • John Sutton
  • Richard Pleigh
  • Robert Noble

The King was advertized (but untruly) of a Ryot here committed by sundry lewd and evil disposed persons, which information was so enforced, that the King (being otherwise incumbred with the care of his Forreign Wars) conceived the worse of the Report, and thereupon sent down his Commission of Oyer and Determiner dated 20. Aug. this year, and directed to the Mayor and Justi∣ces of the said City, strictly requiring them to have a special care as well for the appeas∣ing of the said Tumult and Ryot, as for the punishment of the Offenders according to the nature and quality of their Offence.

Regna Regum 19. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1345.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Henry Hughton
  • Nicholos Halberton
  • Robert Treseler
  • William Hascom
  • John Sutton

The Plague of Pestilence reigned here almost three years space.

Regna Regum 20. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1346.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Furbor
  • John Gist
  • Robert Noble
  • John Pleigh
  • Walter White

This Robert Noble having a beautiful Daughter, named Helen, who was beleaguer∣ed with many Lovers, in so much that she might justly with the Poet complain.

In me turbaruunt luxuriosa proci.

But she bidding a defiance to them all, re∣solving within her self to die a Virgin, by leading a single life, one of the number de∣spairing of any success in his Suit, bestow∣ed on her this Encomium.

As noble Helen was the cause Of ten years War in Troy: So Helen Noble is the cause Of this my great annoy.

Regna Regum 21. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1347.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Henry Hughton
  • Thomas Spicer
  • John Bonleigh
  • John Sutton
  • John Newton

Arnulphus Atwere summonitus fuit ad respondendum Henrico Hughton (tempore Ma∣joratus) de placito vasti, & recuperaverit dam∣na sua juxta consuetudinem Civitatis prae∣dictae.

Here happened a great contention about the Election of the Mayor and other Officers this year, about which great troubles were like to have ensued, had they not been hap∣pily prevented: For avoiding the like for the future, it was ordered by the Mayor and Common Council of this City that from hence∣forth no person should be chosen Mayor hereof, but a wise, grave, sober, and an ho∣nest man, and had been tried in the Office of a Steward of the said City for one whole year; And further, that he be able to ex∣pend yearly of his own Freehold five pounds at the least; And that he should be chosen only by a double Jury, that is to say, by four and twenty persons, who upon their several and respective Oaths should make their E∣lection according to this Order.

Regna Regum 22. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1348.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Nicholas Halberton
• Robert Noble
  • John Whit••
  • Nicholas Godescott
  • Robert Noble junior
  • John Byrch

Upon the death of Nicholas Halberton late Mayor of this City, who died 14. Julii, Robert Noble was elected into the said Office to undergo the same for the residue of the said year.

Regna Regum 23. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1349.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Bridport
  • John Spicer
  • Henry Furbor
  • John Otrey
  • John Sleigh

In Easter Term this year in the King's Bench at Westminster 'twas found by Ver∣dict that the Passage Lastage and Key of Prattished at Exmouth, and all the Profits thence arising were and are parcel of the Fee Farm of this City, holden of the Duke

of Cornwal as a Member of the Mannor of Lydford, under the yearly rent of 20 l.

Regna Regum 24. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1350.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Bridport
  • Robert Brown
  • Thomas Spicer
  • John Gyst
  • Richard Olliver

Decanus & Capitulum Exoniae clamant cognitionem omnium placitorum infra Feodum sanctae Sativule extra Portam orientalem Civi∣tatis praedictae coram Ballivis suis ibidem (ex∣ceptis placitis Coronae.)

Sir John Carew Baron of Carew made Lord Deputy of Ireland.

Regna Regum 25. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1351.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Bridport
  • John Swanton
  • Roger Atwill
  • Richard Somaster
  • John Spicer

Wiliielmus Milbury Indictatus fuit eo quod implacitaverit Thomam Furbor in Curiâ Christianitatis coram Officiali Archidiacona∣tus Exoniensis.

Regna Regum 26. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1342.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Bridport
  • Richard Olliver
  • Thomas Spicer
  • Robert Browne
  • John Gyst

De attachiamento capto extra Portam orien∣talem in suburbiis Exoniensibus, & quarens in misericordia pro eo quod injuste ibidem cepit.

Regna Regum 27. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1353.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Spicer
  • Roger Atwil
  • Symon Atpitt
  • John Otrey
  • John Samaster

The Pasture of Croldich alias Southenhay was set to rent for five shillings per Annum.

Licentia petita & concessa pro discarcandis navibus in portu Exoniensi.

Regna Regum 28. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1354.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Spicer
  • John Gyst
  • Roger Atwill
  • Henry Furbor
  • William Bennett

John Weeks Esquire elected the first Re∣corder of this City, and had a pension of three pounds per Annum allowed him, and after∣wards this Officer was chosen yearly like the Mayor and other Officers of the said City.

Testamentum Reginaldi at Hayne in qu•• legavit Tenementa sua in suburbiis Exoniensi∣bus ad Ecclesiam-beati Petri Exoniensis pro sustentatione incarceratorum in Castro Exoni∣ensi.

Licentia data est per Majorem hujus Civita∣tis pro discarcanda navi apud Colepool.

Regna Regum 29. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1355.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Bridport
  • John Hull
  • Roger Atwill
  • John Otrey
  • Robert Browne

Regna Regum 30. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1356.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Gyst
  • William Bennett
  • William Gervis
  • Henry Furbor
  • Adam Br••sinter

Memorandum quod in placito inter Ada∣mum Wilsford quaerentem versus Willielmum Bennet difendentem coram Richardo Thorp & sociis sii. Justiciariis Domini Regis de Banco pro insultu facto in Exonia.

Ballivi Civitatis Exoniensis venerunt & clamant inde libertatem suam, & quia hujus∣modi libertas eis allocata fuit hic scilicet in Termino Michaelis Anno Regni Regis nunc Tertio, Ideo habeant libertatem.

Simile nunc concessum fuit inter Ada∣mum King quaerentem versus Willielmum Plumtree defendentem.

Regna Regum 31. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1357.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Spicer
  • Nicholas Brittestow
  • John Hull
  • Roger Atwill
  • John Dirkin

Inter Nicholam Brittestow versus Willielmum Thorold, simile privilegium concessum fuit.

The King sent hither his Letters Patent under his Great Seal bearing date 25. Mar∣tii, whereby he required the speedy supply of Three Ships, and in every of them three∣score Mariners and twenty Archers, which the City soon procured, and delivered them over to one Gervis Aldlamy than Vice Ad∣miral of Devon, who conducted them to Sandwich, and there presented them to John Montegomer Lord High Admiral of England.

Prince Edward brought over into England John the French King, and sundry of his Noblemen, all as Prisoners, who landed at Plymouth, and from thence came to this City, where they were honourably received, and so conveyed to London.

Regna Regum 32. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1358.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Nolle
  • Robert Browne
  • John Ally
  • William Gervis
  • William Stokleigh

Regna Regum 33. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1359.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Spicer
  • John Dirkin
  • Roger Atwill
  • Richard Olliver
  • Walter Atwood

Bishop Grandison built the two last Arch∣es in the West end of his Church from the Font there, covered the Roof of the whole, and finished the Buildings of the same.

Licentia concessa est pro discarcanda navi apud Colepool per Finem quadraginta solido∣rum.

Regna Regum 34. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1360.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Spicer
  • Warren Bayliff
  • Walter Crisp
  • Richard Goldsmith
  • Robert Bromn

Consuctudo in Civitate Exoniensi est quo•• ubi maritus & uxor ejus sunt seisiti de aliqui∣bus terris & Tenementis infra eandem Civita∣tem ut de jure uxoris, sive in Feodo simplici, vel Talliato, maritus post exitum inter eos ha∣bitum potest dimittere dictas terras ad termi∣num viginti & novem Annorum. Haec Con∣suetudo habetur etiam Anno secundo Richardi Secundi. Reg. 29.

The City was much infected with the Pe∣stilence.

Regna Regum 35. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1361.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Gist
  • William Rok••••
  • Roger Atwill
  • Walter Atwood
  • William Stokely

Regna Regum 36. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1362.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Gist
  • Roger Plenty
  • Nicholas Brittestow
  • William Hardy
  • Robert Stoke

The Bakers of this City had by way of a Confederacy secretly agreed among them∣selves that in regard they could not sell their Bread at their own pleasure, and make it at their own Assiize, that therefore they would not bake at all, by means whereof the City for two days together was destitute of Bread, for which offence they were all in∣dicted,

found guilty of the said offence and Fined 26 s. 8 d.

Regna Regum 37. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1363.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Gist
  • Roger Atwill
  • William Gervis
  • William Seamer
  • Walter Atwood

Si legata sint Tenementa Testamento, & i∣dem Testamentum non probetur, & seisina in∣de non sit capta & liberata infra Annum & diem, tunc secundum Consuetudinem Civitatis praedictae non valent legata. Rot. 33.

Quilibet existens aetatis sexdecim Annorum potest secundum consuetudinem Civitatis prae∣dictae condere Testamentum de terris suis. Rot. 33.

Both which Customs are contrary to the course of the Common Law, for the later cannot be made 'till full age, and the former paffeth without livery and seisin, for in the Testator's life time livery could not be made, because his will is ambulatory until his death, and no estate passeth during his life, nor can livery be made after his de∣cease, for then it comes too late.

Regna Regum 38. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1364.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Gist
  • Walter Atwood
  • John Tirling
  • Roger Fitz-Hugh
  • Henry Welland

Regna Regum 39. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1365.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Nicholas Tavern••r
  • William Hardy
  • Rebert Wilsford
  • Adam Scutt
  • John Nymett

Exemplificatio sub magno sigillo Angliae ad requisitionem Majoris Ballivorum & Comi∣tatis C••vitatis Exoniensis fuit obtenta cujus∣dam Certificationis per Thesaurarium & Came∣rarium Regis & ejus mandatum factae, & in Canceliarium missae in haec verba, scil. Ci∣vitas Exoniensis tempore Regis Edvardi non geldabit, nisi quando Londonia, Eboricum, & Wintonia geldabunt, & hoc erat dimidium Marcae argenti ad opus Militum quando ex∣pediti••ne ibat per terram aut per mare. Bur∣gensis Fxonienses habent extra Civitatem ter∣rarum Duodecim Carucatas quae nulli red∣dunt Consuetudinem nisi ad ipsam Civitatem, Ac etiam clamant habere retorum brevium,

extractas Finium, & tenere placitum de vetito Namio, & habent Furcas, pillorium, & tum∣brella, emendatores Assisae panis & Cervisiae fractae, Wayfe & Coronatores de se, & quan∣dam feriam ad gulam Augusti per quatuor dies duratam, & Mercatum per tres dies in septimanà, scilicet, per dies Lunae, Mercu∣rii, & Veneris, & hoc à tempore Conquestus Angliae eisdem libertatibus plenè usi sunt ut plenius patet in placito de quo Warranto, Ac etiam quod Civitas Exoniensis est de antiquo dominico Coronae Domini Regis, ac Burgenses ejusdem illam tenut ad Feodum Firmum de Domino Rege per servitium, 39 l. 1 s. 6 d. unde reddunt per Annum Priori Sanctae Tri∣nitatis London, 25 l. 12 s. 5 d. & residuum Comiti Cornubiae, & hoc per Chartam Henrici Regis patris Domini Regis factam Richardo quondam Regi Almaniae & haeredibus suis, & quaesiti à quo tempore solverunt praedictos denarios praedicto Priori, dicunt, à tempore Henrici primi Regis; Ideo Dominus Rex habeat breve, si voluerit.

Regna Regum 40. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1366.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Nicholas Brydestow
  • Martin Battishill
  • William Gervys
  • Roger Atwill
  • Thomas Wilby

Bishop Grandison built a very fair House at Bishop's Taington within this Diocess, and bestowed it (being well furnished) on his Successors, and impropriated unto the same the Parsonage of Radway, to the end (as he setteth down in his last Will and Testament) Ʋt haberent locum unde Caput suum recli∣rarent, si fortè in manum Regis eorum tempo∣ralia caperentur, which Prediction proved ominous, and fatal to some of his Successors, for not only this new built House and Im∣propriation, but also the most part of the Temporalties of this Bishoprick are since become the Possession and Inheritance of Temporal men.

Regna Regum 41. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1367.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Nicholas Brydestow
  • John Nymett
  • Martin Battishill
  • William Gervis
  • Henry Furbor

This year was a nisi prius appointed to be tried at the Castle of Exon before John Mowbray and Edmond Chely Justices of the Assizes between the Dean and Chapter Plaintiffs and John Gist late Mayor, the Bayliffs and Commonalty of this City De∣fendants; At which time the Dean and Chapter, doubting of the Merits of their Cause, or failing in their Evidence, and therefore not willing to proceed, did for the hinderance thereof use this art, they exhi∣bited a Bill of Complaint to the King, adver∣tizing his Grace that the said Mayor by his Proclamation commanded every Citizen here at the next Assizes to attend him in Armour and Weapons to the said Castle, whereby he might hinder the said Justices to proceed in the said Trial, by means whereof the Jury could not then be sworn. The King not liking hereof, sends his Commission to John Mountague and four others to examine the truth of this Information, but before they sate, the said Two Justices and one Sir Guy do Bryon were come to the Court, where be∣ing examined touching the said Ryot, and testifying that there was no such matter as was untruly suggested, the King sent his In∣hibition to the said Commissioners forbid∣ing them to proceed therein, which writing bears date 12. Febr. this year.

Regna Regum 42. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1363.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Warren Bayliff
  • Robert Wilsford
  • Walter Whithorn
  • Walter Atwood
  • Thomas Webb

Regna Regum 43. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1369.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Roger Plenty
  • Reymond Gosse
  • Adam Scutt
  • Roger Atwood
  • Water Crisp

The building of this Cathedral Church was now finished, and albeit the work re∣mained long in hand, even from the time of King Athelstan the First Founder thereof Anno Domini 932. to the later days of Bi∣shop Grandison and the perclose of this

year, being in all 437. years distant from its first Foundation, yet is the same so uni∣formly compacted, as if it had been builded by one man, and done in an instant of time.

Regna Regum 44. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1370.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Martin Battishill
  • Walter Whithenn
  • John Grey
  • John Nymett
  • John Webb

Bishop Grandison died on St Swythen's day 15. Julii, and lies buried in a Tomb of Lead within a Chappel built and adjoyning to the West wall of his Cathedral Church by himself, To which he was a very liberal Be∣nefactor, and worthily governed the same a∣bout two and forty years; This Tomb was of late ransack'd by sacrilegious hands, his leaden Cossin (in hope of a prey) taken up, the ashes scattered about, and his bones thrown I know not where; surely the Re∣liques of this worthy Prelate deserved a more reverend respect even amongst savage Beasts.

Regna Regum 45. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1371.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Roger Plenty
  • John Grey
  • Thomas Webb
  • John B••ll
  • John Gimmer••ll

By the King's especial favour Thomas Brentingham (refusing the Bishoprick of He∣reford, to which he was also now chosen) was elected, and 10 Martii Consecrated Bishop of this Diocess by William Arch-Bishop of Canterbury.

Edward the Black Prince returns sick from France with the Princess his Lady, and Richard their Son (who was afterwards King of England by the name of Richard the Se∣cond) and arrived at Plymouth, in their way towards London came to this City, where they were honourably entertained.

Regna Regum 46. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1372.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Gist
  • Walter Atwood
  • Roger Atwill
  • Robert Stoke
  • Walter Fowk

About the middle of the Body of St. Pe∣ter's Church near the South Isle stands ere∣cted a fair Monument of one Hugh Courtency sametime Earl of Devon, and Margaret his Countess Daughter of Humfry de Bohun Earl of Hereford and Essex, and Constable of En∣gland; both their Effigies are cut in Free∣stone, near unto which a large stone is in∣laid

with Brass, and thereon a Sculpture armed with an Helmet under his head, on the top whereof is a Plume of Feathers is∣suing out of a Coronet, which seemeth to be a hid Crest, which said Monument is with∣out Inscription or Arms; but in the Win∣dow right against it is Courteney Coat by it self, and also impaled with the said Bohuns;

[illustration] blazon or coat of arms

scil. 1. Or Three Torte∣auxes. 2. Azure a Bend Argent cotized Or be∣tween six Lyoncels Ram∣pant of the same. This Earl Hugh died at Tyver∣ton in the last year of this King's Reign Philip Courteney of Powderham was the fourth Son of this Earl Hugh.

Joyning to this Tomb is a fair Gravestone, rich∣ly inlaid with Brass, of the Portraiture of Peter Courteney Son of the fore∣said Earl Hugh and Mar∣garet, who was Captain of Callis, the Arms thereon engraven are 1. Courteney by it self. 2. Impaled with Bohun, whose Epitaph so much thereof as yet re∣maineth legible, here followeth.

Devoniae natus, Comes, Petrusque vocatus Regis cognatus, Camerarius intitulatus, Ecclesiae gratus, Capitaneus ense probatus, Vitae privatus, fuit hinc super asira relatus, Et quià sublatus, de mundo transit amatus, Coelo firmatus, maneat sinc fine beatus,

Thus translated.

The Earl of Denshie••'s Son, Peter by name, Kin to the King, Lord Chamberlain of Fame,

Captain of Callis, for Arms well approved, Who dying was above the Stars removed And well belov'd went from the World away To lead a blessed life in Heaven for aye,

Regna Regum 47. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1373.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Roger Plenty
• Robert Wilsford
  • Adam Scutt
  • Richard Bozom
  • Thomas W••bber
  • John Russell

Upon the death of Roger Plenty late Mayor of this City, who died 7. Decemb. Robert Wilsford was chosen in his stead to undergo the said Office for the residue of the Year.

The Plague of Pestilence entred this City chiefly occasioned through excessive heat.

Regna Regum 48. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1374.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Wilsford
  • Adam Gould
  • William Gervis
  • Thomas Webber
  • John White

Regna Regum 49. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1375.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Wilsford
  • John Talbott
  • William Gervis
  • Robert Stoke
  • William Fowk

Consuctudo est in Civitate Exoniensi à tem∣pore cujus contrarii memoria hominum non existit quod qualemcunque statum alicujus mariti uxor habet in aliquibus terris & Tene∣mentis, Idem maritus post prolem inter ipsos habitam potest continuò, & quocunque tempore posteà durants inter eos matrimonio dimittere dictae uxoris suae terras & Tenementa cui vo∣luerit.

Regna Regum 50. Edw. the 3. An. D. 1376.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Grey
  • John Nymett
  • Adam Gould
  • Walter Whitrow
  • Richard Stay••••

Johannes Wells & Rogerus Mabb attachi∣ati fuerunt pro eo quod emerunt & forstal∣laverunt pisces apud Alphington ad merca∣tum hujus Civitatis venientes, Rot. 5.

The King died in June, and Richard the Second aged nine years was Crowned in July next following.

Regna Regum 1. Rich. the 2. An. D. 1377.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Wilsford
  • Adam Scutt
  • William Gervis
  • John Russell
  • Reymond Gosse

Omnia Messuagia, Tenementa & terrae in Civitare Exoniensi & suburbiis ejusdem sunt partibilia, legabilia & divisibilla. Rot. 13. & 42.

Bishop Brentingham made one of the

King's Privy Council, and shortly there∣after Lord Treasurer.

The King Confirmed the Cities Charters, and inlarged them with new Liberties and Priviledges.

This City built and set forth a fair Ship for the King's present service against the French.

Regna Regum 2. Rich. the 2. An. D. 1378.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Wilsford
  • Reymond Gosse
  • William Dawn
  • Henry Scam
  • Peter Hadleigh.

Consuetudo est approbata in quodam placito Assise frisce Forcie quod quilibet homo seisi∣tus de Tenementis ut de jure uxoris suae post exitum inter eos habitum donare & dimittere potest toto tempore durante intor eos matrimo∣nio pro libito su•• Tenementa quae fuerunt de jure uxoris suae pro termino vigi••ti & nove•• Annorum, durante quo termino uxor hujus∣modi mariti & baredes eorum ab omni actione seu ingressis excludi debent. Rot. 3. & 49. Ed. 3.16.

Regna Regum 3. Rich. the 2. An. D. 1379.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Wilsford
  • John Read
  • William Gervis
  • John Russell
  • Richard Browne

The City by reason of a great Plague was left almost desolate.

Regna Regum 4. Rich. the 2. An. D. 1380.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Grey
  • John Russell
  • William Gervis
  • Henry Wesco••t
  • Henry Scam

One William Bremelham was indicted for arresting one Peter Hadleigh without the Southgate in the Highstreet there, and car∣rying him to the Bishop's Prison.

Regna Regum 5. Rich. the 2. An. D. 1381.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Nymett
  • Richard Bosom
  • William Gervis
  • Henry Wescott
  • William Coscom

Omnia deodanda infra Civitatem Exoni∣sem & suburbia ejusdem Civitatis pertinent ad Majorem & Communitatem dictae Civitatis. Rot. 45. Omnia quae movent ad mortem sunt deodanda.

Bishop Brentingham is discharged of be∣ing Lord Treasurer.

Regna Regum 6. Rich. the 2. An. D. 1382.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Wilsford
  • William Gervis
  • Symon Grendon
  • Baldwyn Whitleigh
  • Thomas Smythayes

Consuetudo est in Civitate Exoniensi quod si aliquis Tenementa sua infra candem Civita∣tem vel suburbia legavit alicui & haredibus de corpore suo procreatis vel procreandis, per defectum hujusmodi exitus, Executores Tenementa illa vendere & alienare possunt, quamvis Tenentes hujusmodi eadem prius alie∣naverint, quia Executores eundem statum de∣functi de jure habent. Rot. 47.

Ʋxor••s alicujus Tenentis in Feodo Talliato nondebent dotari de Tenementis Talliatis secun∣dum Consuetudinem Civitatis praedictae. Rot. 48.

Regna Regum 7. Rich. the 2. An. D. 1383.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Talbot
  • John Panton
  • Henry Allen
  • Peter Heighly
  • John Webb

Regna Regum 8. Rich. the 2. An. D. 1384.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Wilsford
  • William Coscom
  • John Pearse
  • William Railsford
  • Robert Stoke

A great part of Exbridge by means of high waters fell down, and sundry persons therewith destroyed.

Regna Regum 9. Rich. the 2. An. D. 1385.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Adam Scutt
  • Thomas Smithays
  • Peter Hadleigh
  • Thomas Wondry
  • William Oke.

Sir Philip Courteny the King's Cousin made Lord Deputy of Ireland.

Regna Regum 10. Rich. the 2. An. D. 1386.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Wilsford
  • Symon Grendon
  • Henry Hull
  • John Webb
  • John Shaply

Enacted in Parliament (commonly called Insanum Parliamentum, or the mad Parlia∣ment) that this Realm shall be governed by Twelve Peers under the King, of which number Thomas Brentingham Bishop of this Diocess for his Wisdom and great experience was appointed one.

Regna Regum 11. Rich. the 2. An. D. 1387.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Bosom
  • William Oke
  • John Grills
  • Richard Pewterer
  • Baldwin Whitley

The Cordwainers and Curriers of this City were first incorporated.

Consuetudo est in Civitate Exoniensi quod omnia Tennementa infra eandem Civitatem &

suburbia ejusdem sunt legabilia, & quod nul∣lum legatum factum de hujusmodi terris valet, si testamentum non sit proclamatum & irro∣tulatum in plena Curia coram Majore & Bal∣livis dict•• Civitatis, & seisina inde liberata per subballivos ejusdem. Rot. 11.

Regna Regum 12. Rich. the 2. An. D. 1388.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Wilsford
  • Henry Allen
  • John Russell
  • William Gervi••
  • John Ponton

Quilibet liber homo dictae Civitatis secun∣dum Consuetudinem ibidem in quolibet placit•• personali babebit certum diem respondendi, ad quem diem sic praefixum potest facere defal∣tam, & deinde distringas versus cum adjudi∣cari debet. Rot. 49.

Regna Regum 13. Rich. the 2. An. D. 1389.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Bosom
  • Adam Gould
  • Symon Grendon
  • Thomas Smithays
  • William May

A great number of people here died, the City being infected with the Plague.

Regna Regum 14. Rich. the 2. An. D. 1390.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Wilsford
  • John Shapleigh
  • John Russell
  • Reymond Gosse
  • Robert Eascon

A Portugal Ship loaden with Corn ar∣rived at Exmouth, and unloded before license was had of the Mayor; wherefore the said Goods were seized on as forfeited, but on the payment of a Fine of four pounds, at the request of Edward Earl of Devon the Goods were restored. Rot. 41.

Regna Regum 15. Rich. the 2. An. D. 1391.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Bosom
  • William Custom
  • William Gervis
  • Symon Grendon
  • William Oke

Bishop Brentingham was a liberal Bene∣factor to the Vicars Choral of this Church by finishing those Buildings in the Calander-hay, which were left undone by his Prede∣cessors.

Regna Regum 16. Rich. the 2. An. D. 1392.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Wilsford
  • John Panton
  • John Russell
  • Reymond Gosse
  • Henry Hull

Regna Regum 16. Rich. the 2. An. D. 1393.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Bosom
  • William Oke
  • William Gervis
  • Symon Grendon
  • William Coscom

Regna Regum 18. Rich. the 2. An. D. 1394.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Wilsford
  • Philip Shapbigh
  • Henry Hull
  • John Ponton
  • Thomas Easton.

Bishop Brentingham, having well govern∣ed this Church Four and Twenty years, De∣cember 3. died, and lies buried in the North∣side of the body of his own Church, right opposite to the Courtneys Monument, be∣tween two Pillars under a large Marble Stone, whereon was the said Bishop's Por∣traicture Inlaid in Brass, which is so worn out by time, or imbezeled by plundring hands in this sacrilegious Age, as that no Arms, Effigies, or Inscription remain.

Regna Regum 19. Rich. the 2. An. D. 1395.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Simon Grendon
  • Thomas Wandry
  • Richard Pewterer
  • Roger Doly
  • William Coscom

Edmond Stafford Doctor in the Civil Laws, 20. Junii, was elected Bishop of this See, and accordingly consecrated at Lambeth by William Courtney Arch Bishop of Can∣terbury.

Regna Regum 20. Rich. the 2. An. D. 1396.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Talbot
  • Henry Hull
  • William Wilsford
  • William Oke
  • Robert Wyndet

Inquisitio capta versus Johannem Daintry & Willielmum Clerk, pro insultu facto infra Coemeterium Sancti Petri Exoniensis super Richardum Talbot & Johannem Stow, super quo sunt arrestati & missi Prisonae quousque, &c.

Regna Regum 21. Rich. the 2. An. D. 1397.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Adam Scutt
  • William Wilsford
  • John Batten
  • John Russel
  • Richard Lark stoke

The King created John Holland Earl of Huntington Duke of ••xeter, and exiled or banished Thomas Arundel Arch-Bishop of Canterbury and Lord Chancellour of England, in whose place this Bishop Stafford was e∣lected Lord Chancellour, who at the Parlia∣ment shortly after holden at Westminster, (he being Speaker of the higher House) made a very Learned Oration to prove the absolute Power and Authority of A King, whose Theme was —

Rex unus erit omnibus unus

Regna Regum 22. Rich. the 2. An. D. 1398.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Simon Grendon
  • Richard Pewterer
  • Robert Easton
  • Thomas Wandry
  • Ralph Swan

The King is deprived, and Henry Duke of Lancaster is proclaimed King by the name of Henry the Fourth.

Regna Regum 1. Henry. the 4. An. D. 1399.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Grey
  • John Batten
  • John Russel
  • John Wilsford
  • John Shaply

John Holland the late created Duke of Exeter was beheaded.

Regna Regum 2. Henry. the 4. An. D. 1400.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Wilsford
  • Robert Easton
  • Richard Kenneridg
  • Thomas Wandry
  • Peter Sturt

John Holland late Duke of Exeter, had two fair Mansion-houses in this Western Countrey, one whereof was within the Castle of Exeter, heretofore a beautiful and Princely House, but now wholly destroyed, and hardly any Monument thereof left. The other was at Dartington besides the Town of Totnes, and now in the possession of Arthur Champernon, Esquire.

Regna Regum 3. Henry. the 4. An. D. 1401.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Oke
  • John Lake
  • John Wilsford
  • Roger Doly
  • John Shaply

Consuctudo Civitatis Exoniensis est in curia ibidem quod defendens in placitis Assisae, no∣ve disseisinae super adjornamentum essonii post tertiam defaltam semper dies datus est partibus in octo dies. Rot. 42.

Regna Regum 4. Henry. the 4. An. D. 1402.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Wilsford
  • Thomas Easton
  • Nicholas Bough∣wood
  • John Shepherd
  • Richard Lark stoke

In the Parish Church-yard of Budley in the County of Devon; A Stone sheweth this Inscription, ••rate pro anima Radulphi Node. This (as Tradition delivers) was the Sepulture of one that presumed to fly with artificial Wings from that Tower, and so falling, broke his Neck which Phaetonical fact of his hath well deserved the name of Node, be the Inscription what it is, who be∣ing a Native of this City, gives me here an occasion to mention him. Bladud a British King, who for his love to Learning went to Athens, and brought from thence four Phi∣losophers, and brought from thence four Phi∣losophers, and Founded the first Ʋniversity at Stanford near Oxford, which was afterwards

translated to Oxford, he was the first discove∣rer of the hot Baths in Somerset-shire, and being a famous Magician, and practising that Art, by attempting to fly, Node like, un∣der-went even in the like manner the like destiny; Not unlike to either, have I read of an active Turk in Cons••antinople, having o∣penly published that he would fly the space of a Furlong, and for that end being mount∣ed on the top of an high Tower, shewed himself to the people without number assem∣bled, girded in a long and large white gar∣ment gathered into many plaits and fold∣ings, to take advantage of the Wind, the foolish Man vainly perswading himself to have hovered in the Air, as do the Birds up∣on their Wings, and thus a great while standing as ready to take his flight, the be∣holders still laughing, and crying out, fly Turk fly, how long shall we expect thy flight? who having a long time thus delu∣ded the expectation of his Spectators; at length finding the Wind fit (as he thought for his purpose) with his Arms spread a∣broad, committed himself with his vain hopes unto the Air, but instead of mounting aloft, this foolish ••••arus came tumbling down with such violence, as that he brake his Neck, Arms, and Legs, with almost all the bones of his Body. I have likewise read of another person having the like mind to fly (the truth of Poetical Reports. for 'tis said, that the first Writers were Poets, so were their writings but fictious) tyed Wings to his Hands and Feet, and taking his rise from a Tower did fly near a Furlong, which is the eighth part of a Mile, till something failing him, down he fell, and brake both his Thighs, 'tis pity but that ••••arus like he had fallen into the water, and then

— Nomina fecit aquis.

Regna Regum 5. Henry. the 4. An. D. 1403.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Henry Hull
  • John Shapleigh
  • Robert Cobb
  • Peter Sturt
  • Roger Doly

Regna Regum 6. Henry. the 4. An. D. 1404.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Wilsford
  • John Wilsford
  • Robert Okesty
  • Thomas Wandry
  • John Shaply

Regna Regum 7. Henry. the 4. An. D. 1405.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Simon Grendon
  • Peter Sturt
  • Richard Pewterer
  • Robert Cobley
  • John Coscom

Regna Regum 8. Henry. the 4. An. D. 1406.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Wilsford
  • John Batten
  • Walter Cobley
  • John Exbridge
  • Thomas Wandry

Regna Regum 9. Henry. the 4. An. D. 1407.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Adam Scutt
  • Nicholas Bough∣wood
  • John Lake
  • Reynold Gould
  • John Shaply

Regna Regum 10. Henry. the 4. An. D. 1408.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Wilsford
  • Richard Lark stoke
  • Henry Mayew
  • John Pallow
  • Thomas Easton

The Musical Waits were first received and entertained in this City.

It was an usage in these days, and first be∣gan by the grant and gift of Bishop Bartho∣lomew Istanus that the Lazar people of St. Mary Magdalens Hospital without the South∣gate of the said City should with a Clap-dish, weekly gather a certain Toll of all the Bread and Corn brought hither in the Mar∣kets to be sold, and upon every Tuesday and Thursday, gather the Alms and Charity of

every Inhabitant hereof, which order was now for divers causes destroyed, yet the Proctor of the said Hospital comes every Thursday to St. Peter's church, and gathers the benevolence of the Canons Residentiary.

Regna Regum 11. Henry. the 4. An. D. 1409.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Bosom
  • John Shapleigh
  • Robert Cobly
  • Stephen Frank
  • Walter Cobley

Thomas Earl of Dorset the King's Brother was created Duke of Exeter.

Regna Regum 12. Henry. the 4. An. D. 1410.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Adam Scutt
  • Roger Gould
  • Ralph Swan
  • John Cooper
  • Robert Cobly

Custodes Ecclesiae beatae Mariae Majoris Exoniensis recuperaverunt per Assisant red∣ditum 4 s. per annum, exeuntem de parcella terrae longitudinis Centum pedum, & latitu∣dinis lx. pedum, jacentem in vico de Preston∣street inter terras Johannis Gilbert & gardi∣num nuper Simonis Grendon. Rot. 23.

Regna Regum 13. Henry. the 4. An. D. 1411.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Wilsford
  • John Shepherd
  • John Batten
  • John Lake
  • Peter Sturt

Regna Regum 14. Henry. the 4. An. D. 1412.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Wilsford
• Henry Hull
  • John Pollow
  • John Wilsford
  • Stephen Frank
  • Richard Cross

William Wilssford late Mayor of this City, 19. July died, in whose place was elected Henry Hull to supply for the residue of the year that Office.

'Twas now found for this City by verdict, that the passage and Ferry of Exmouth, and the lastage, stallage, and petty Customs of all Wares and Merchandizes, landed and discharged within the Port of Exon were Fee Farm of the said City, held under the Rent of 20 l. per annum, payable to the Duke of Cornwal.

The King died in March, and his Son Henry the Fifth, proclaimed and Crowned King in April next following.

Regna Regum 1. Henry. the 5. An. D. 1413.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Peter Sturt
  • John Co••k
  • William Jew
  • Ralph Swa••
  • John Batten

In the last Will and Testament of Ri∣chard Prall, sometime a Freeman of this City in the 43. Roll of this year. is con∣tained the ancient usage and Custom of this City. concerning the reasonable part and portion of every Free-man's Estate after his Decease due to his Widow and Children.

Regna Regum 2. Henry. the 5. An. D. 1414.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomjas Easton
  • John Lake
  • John Wi••sford
  • Thomas Sharp
  • John Clerk

Regna Regum 3. Henry. the 5. An. D. 1415.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Peter Scutt
  • Roger Gould
  • Robert Cobly
  • Robert V••ysy
  • William Shaply

Est vetus & antiqua Consuetudo in Civita∣te Ex••niensi quod quaelibet persona habens terras & Tenementa in eadem Civitate aut Suburbiis ejusdem debet aquam pluvialem in gutture conducere, ne descendat ad nocu∣mentum viciniorum, Rot. 48.

Regna Regum 4. Henry. the 5. An. D. 1416.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Batten
  • Thomas Shepp
  • William Hull
  • Thomas Hickly
  • Walter Bogbrook

Regna Regum 5. Henry. the 5. An. D. 1417.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Cook
  • John Clerk
  • William Shaply
  • Nicholas Trelawny
  • Stephen Butterford

Regna Regum 6. Henry. the 5. An. D. 1418.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Batten
• Robert Hickly
  • John Hull
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Bishop Stafford for the furtherance and encrease of Learning added two Fellow∣ships unto Stapledon's Inn in Oxford, re∣formed the Statutes of the said house, and altered the name thereof, calling it Exeter Colledge.

Regna Regum 7. Henry. the 5. An. D. 1419.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Ea••ton
  • John Shillingford
  • John Stipping
  • Ralph Dolbear
  • William Overton

Bishop Stafford having well governed, this Church twenty three years, 4. Sept. in much reputation died, and in the Lady Chap∣pel of his own Church in a sumptuous Tomb of Alabaster was very honourably in∣terred.

John Catherike Bishop of Chichester, 8. Novemb. then next following, was elected Bishop of this See, who enjoyed the same but two Months, and lies buried at Avi∣nion.

James Cary at Rome was elected Bishop of Lichfield, and taking Florence in his way homewards towards England, was there e∣lected Bishop of this Church, and 10. Febr. hoc Anno, consecrated thereunto, but long he enjoyed not this Office, for there he sud∣denly died, and was buried.

He was one of the Sons of Sir John Carry Knight, late one of the Judges of the Ho∣nourable Court of King's Bench, and from thence preferred and made Lord Chief Baron of the Court of Exchequer in the Reign of King Richard the Second, who not able nor willing to bow with every blast of terrour (like another Bishop of Carlisle in the same cause and time) spake so freely opposing (in regard of his Oath) the proceedings of the Procurators for his Master the King's resig∣nation, being his true and undoubted Sove∣raign, That he was dis officed, his Goods and Lands confiscated, and himself banish∣ed, This Justicer had a numerous Issue, a∣mongst whom Sir Robert Cary Knight, the true Image of his Father, not only as Virgil said of Asc••ni••s, resembling his Father Aeneas in countenance, — Sic oculos, sic ille manus, sic ••••a ferebat, — but rather in vertues of Wisdom and Fortitude, for in skill of Arms (which was not his Father's profession) he excelled, procuring thereby such favour of King H••nry the Fifth, when,

in the beginning of which King's Reign, a Knight named Aragonise, who in divers Countreys for his Honour had performed many noble Atchievements, at length visited

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England, and challenged many persons of his Rank and Quality, to make trial of his skill in Arms, which the said Sir Robert Cary accept∣ed, between whom was waged a cruel encoun∣ter, and a long and doubtful Combat in Smith-field, London; where this Mars van∣quished this Aragonise, for which he was by the King Knighted, and restored to part of his Father's Inheritance; And by the Law of Heraldry, whosoever fairly in the Field con∣quered

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his Adversary, may justifie the wearing and bearing of his Arms whom he overcame, and accordingly he takes on him the Coat Armory of the said Aragonise, be∣ing Argent on a bend Sable, three Roses of the First, and ever since born by the name of Cary, whose ancient Coat of Armory I find to be Gules a Cheuron Argent between three Swans pro∣per, one whereof they still retain in their Crest.

Regna Regum 8. Henry. the 5. An. D. 1420.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Batten
  • John Shilling ford
  • John Cutler
  • John Coscom
  • William Shaply

Edmond Lacy Bishop of Hereford, was translated hither, and 6. Aprilis consecra∣ted Bishop of this Diocess.

Regna Regum 9. Henry. the 5. An. D. 1421.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Cook
  • Robert Voysey
  • John Salter
  • John Atyate
  • Nichalas Tr••lawny

William Jourden paid a Fine of five pound, for a License to discharge his Ship at Cole∣pool.

Roger Batten being arrested at the suit of Richard Crymell in an Action of Debt for six pound, for two Tun of Wine, was admitted to do his Law for the same with three hands according to the Custom of the said City. Rot. 40.

By the Custom of this City, if there be not sufficient, Citizens or Inhabitants of Free-hold, to be returned in a Jury on a Trial, that then a return may be made of other Citizens, who have moveable Goods sufficient.

At a Parliament held in London, Bishop Lacy in the Convocation House made an excellent Oration touching the Reformation of the Clergy, whereat the King was pre∣sent, and did so well approve thereof, as that he was resolved (had his days been but lengthned) to have seen the same put in due execution.

The King died in August, and his Son Henry the Sixth, of the Age of nine Months, was proclaimed King.

Regna Regum 1. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1422.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Easton
  • John Cutler
  • William May
  • William Cook
  • John Stokely

Thomas Duke of Exeter made Governour of the King's Person.

Regna Regum 2. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1423.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Batten
  • John Hull
  • William Bishop
  • William French
  • William Ʋpton

Ordered by the Mayor and Common-Council of this City, that the eldest Son and Heir apparent of any Free-man shall not be admitted to the Freedom of the said City by Patrimony, or by right of his Father, during his Father's life-time, nor that any Apprentice shall be made Free of the said City for his Service, unless he were bound by Indenture, and have truly served seven years at the least, and the same to be proved by good Testimony. Rot. 26.

Regna Regum 3. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1424.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Cook
  • John Salter
  • Thomas Nymett
  • John ••oscom
  • Nicholas Trelawny

A Subsidy of Tunnage and Poundage granted to the King towards his Wars.

Canon Bread and Wine first given to the Mayor and Officers, against the Feasts of Christmas and Easter.

Regna Regum 4. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1425.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Voysey
  • William May
  • Peter Plenty
  • John Cross
  • John Smert

By the Custom of this City, a Man seised of Land therein, in the right of his Wife, may grant an Estate thereof for a Town Term (i. e.) nine and twenty years, reserving a reasonable Rent. Rot. 52.

Thomas Duke of Exeter died.

Regna Regum 5. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1426.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Easton
  • William Oke
  • William Ʋpton
  • Walter Merefield
  • William Bishop

'Twas proved in open Court that the Mayor of this City for the time being, had the charge and government of every Free∣man's child (after his Father's death) being within the Age of one and twenty years, and is to appoint Guardians for the said Or∣phan, as well for his good Education, as for the preservation and right ordering of his E∣state and Fortune left unto him. Rot. 4.

Regna Regum 6. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1427.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Hull
  • John Cross
  • Stephen Butterford
  • John Trelawny
  • John Bacon

Ordered by the Mayor and Common Council of this City, that if any of the Mem∣bers thereof, being duly warned by one of the Sergeants at Mace of the said City, to appear at the Council Chamber to consult touching the publick affairs of the said City, and shall refuse so to do, he shall

forfeit and pay for every such default 3 s. and 4 d. unless a reasonable excuse of his absence be offered and allowed. Rot. 2.

Regna Regum 7. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1428.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Shilling ford
  • William Ʋpton
  • John Smert
  • John Cook
  • William Servington

By Custom the Mayor of this City, time out of mind, hath had and ought to have the cognisance, hearing and determining of all scolds and disordered persons. Rot. 16.

The Master and Company of the Bakers, had made an order among themselves not to give any advantage Bread, or 1 d. on the dozen, and for some days refused to bake any Bread at all, that the Citizens should yield to their order, and that the Mayor should weekly give an Assize pleasing to them, But this Mayor being a very wise Man, and well learned in the Laws (the matter being discoursed and well considered) commanded the said Master and Wardens, and chiefest of the offenders to Ward, where they were kept, ••till they had openly acknowledged their Confederacy, revoked their said Order, and paid their several Fines imposed on them for their said offence.

Regna Regum 8. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1429.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Shilling ford
  • William Ʋpton
  • John Orum
  • John Bea••fitz
  • Benn••t Drew

An Action was here traversed in the King's Court held at the Guild-hall, before the Mayor and Bayliffs of the said City, touching a Nusance, for the carrying away of another Man's Water, and a Verdict found for the Plaintiff according to the Custom of the said City. Rot. 7. & 17.

Regna Regum 9. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1430.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Hull
  • Thomas Cook
  • Nicholas Athole
  • Andrew Thring
  • Walter Pope

Omnia Trnementa infra Civitatem Exoni∣ensem & suburbia ejusdem in F••od•• simplici sunt devisabilia & legabilia. Rot. 51.

The Custom of this City is, that in every Action where a Foraigner is to do his Law in a Court of Pypowders, he may do it by his own hand alone. Rot. 5.

Regna Regum 10. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1431.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Cook
  • John Cross
  • John Smert
  • John Troly
  • Walter Merefield

Regna Regum 11. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1432.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Cook
  • John Bacon
  • John Kirton
  • Walter Pope
  • Ralph Crudg

'Tis recorded, that if any person in a suit depending in this Court be condemned, and be present, he shall be committed to Ward, and there remain in execution, till he have made full satisfaction of the Debt. Rot. 6.

Also that by the Custom of this City, no person coming within the Port of Exon with a Vessel loaden with Goods, ought to unload the same, but only at the place ac∣customed, without special license of the Mayor of the said City, had to the contrary. Rot. 2.

Regna Regum 12. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1433.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Salter
  • Nicholas Athole
  • Richard Orenge
  • John Bag
  • Robert Ford

Regna Regum 13. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1434.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Cook
  • John Kirton
  • Andrew Thring
  • John Bagg
  • Thomas Parson

Regna Regum 14. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1435.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Cook
  • John Kirton
  • Andrew Thring
  • John Bagg
  • Thomas Paison

Regna Regum 15. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1436.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Cutler
  • Bennet Drew
  • John Coscom
  • John Browne
  • John Merefield

A long controversie arose between the Mayor and Commonalty, and the Dean and Chapter about St. Lydwel's Fee, which was afterwards by an Act of Parliament deter∣mined, and the bounds and limits thereof ascertained, as by an exemplification thereof it appeareth, which bears date, 4. May this year.

Regna Regum 16. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1437.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Hull
  • Richard Oreng
  • William Atwill
  • John Kelly
  • William Hodge

The Butchers of this City had a confede∣racy, and amongst themselves made this en∣suing order, That they would not keep any Shops or standings in the Shambles, but only in their own dwelling houses, and ac∣cordingly John Smith and John Tayler two of the company put the same in execution, but the matter being discovered and heard before the Mayor, the Confederates were committed to Ward, where they remained, till they had revoked their said order and paid the Fines severally imposed on them.

Regna Regum 17. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1438.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Bennet Drew
  • Hugh Germin
  • Vincent Hart
  • John Coscom
  • William Duke

The Bishop claimed to have Cognisance of pleas within his Court or Fee.

Regna Regum 18. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1439.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Cook
  • John Bagg
  • John Smert
  • Robert Ford
  • William Hoody

Bishop Lacy now began the building of the Chapter-house in the Cloister adjoyning to his own Church, which is a very fair and sumptuous structure.

Regna Regum 19. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1440.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Ʋpton
  • John Keluleigh
  • Bennet Wichalse
  • William Crymell
  • John Latch

Every Foraigner in an Action of Debt here brought before the Mayor and Bai∣liffs, shall do his Law with his own hand only, but every Citizen and Inhabitant with his own, and two other hands. Rot. 5.

Regna Regum 20. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1441.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Cook
  • Hugh Germin
  • Thomas Parson
  • John Coscom
  • John James

Regna Regum 21. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1442.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Cutler
  • Peter Bray
  • John Obley
  • John Standbury
  • Andrew Thring

By the Custom of this City every Inhabi∣tant with the same, selling Ale and Bread within the Liberties of the said City, and not Free of the same, shall pay quarterly to the Mayor and Commonalty hereof for the use of the said City — 7 d. ob. Rot. 49.

Regna Regum 22. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1443.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Hugh Germin
  • William Crymell
  • John Clerk
  • John Peacock
  • Thomas Rowse

Regna Regum 23. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1444.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Shilling ford
  • John Beaufitz
  • John Tayler
  • John Gage
  • Nicholas Hamlin

This Man being elected Mayor for the year ensuing, refused to be sworn, and to execute the Office, whereupon an advertise∣ment was forthwith made to the King and Council, who sent a Writ under the Privy-Seal directed to the said John Shilling ford commanding him on pain of one thou∣sand pound, to accept of the said Office, who upon the Monday next after the Feast of St. Valentine, at two of the Clock in the After∣noon of that day, came to the Guild-hall, and was there sworn accordingly; And al∣beit, at his first entrance into the said Office, he took the same on him unwillingly, yet afterwards did he perform it with chear∣fulness, and got great Applause by his dili∣gence therein.

Regna Regum 24. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1445.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Hull
  • John Clerk
  • John Germin
  • John Botty
  • Walter Swan

The Dean and Chapter of this Church founded and built the High-School within this City, for the better education of youth in good literature, and appointed a Master thereof, for whose encouragement, a con∣venient house for his habitation adjoyning to the said School was erected, and a pension of 20 l. per Annum, allowed him.

Regna Regum 25. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1446.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Shilling ford
  • John Germin
  • Richard Druell
  • John Bobidge
  • Thomas Sampson

Emmet the Wife of Robert Webber, be∣ing presented for a Scold, and speaking cer∣tain slanderous words of one John Lucas, was therefore punished, notwithstanding the Ordinary cited her into his Court, and claim∣ed the Jurisdiction, but the Mayor would not permit the same. Rot. 6. & 54.

Regna Regum 26. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1447.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Shilling ford
  • John Germin
  • John Hamond
  • Nicholas Hamlyn
  • John Spine

This Mayor was a very wise Man, and well learned in the Laws of the Realm, bold, and sturdy, and in his Government very just and upright, and so well directed he the same, to the great benefit of the Common-Wealth, of this City as few of his Predecessors had done better: In his time was the long and troublesome suit be∣tween Bishop Lacy and the Dean and Chap∣ter of this Church, against the Mayor and Commonalty of this City, touching their li∣berties, which suit this Mayor did follow with all care and diligence, which was re∣ferred to Thomas Courteney Earl of Devon, and Sir William Bonvill Knight, who deter∣mined the said differences by their Award, one branch whereof was, That the Mayors and Bailiffs, their Successors and Officers, should for ever thereafter carry their Maces within the said. Church of St. Peter's, Ceme∣tary and Fee, without disturbance of the Bishop, Dean, and Chapter, and their Suc∣cessors, or any of their Officers, which the rather I here insert, for that of late some opposition hath been hereunto made.

Exbridge was now in great decay, the stone work thereof being much foundred, and the higher part being all of Timber was consumed and worn away; And this Mayor being of good credit, and acquainted with John Kemp then Arch-Bishop of York, and Cardinal, and one of the Executors of Henry Beauford, Cardinal and Bishop of Winchester (who for his Wealth was called the rich Cardinal:) This Mayor requested the said Arch-Bishop Kemp to contribute some relief towards the new building of the said Bridge, which he promised, but the Mayors sudden death thereafter frustrated both the promise and expectation.

Regna Regum 27. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1448.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John C••tler
  • William Duke
  • Wal••er Sams
  • Thomas Evelton
  • John Avell

The Bishop of Winchester, Thomas Earl of Devon, and John Lord Sturton, 3. Aug. came to this City, and brought with them a command from the King, directed to the Mayor, for the loan of some Money, to be levyed on the Inhabitants of this City, for the victualling and furnishing of three ships to convey certain Souldiers into Britain, which supply was speedily and very chear∣fully granted. Rot. 63.

Regna Regum 28. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1449.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Hugh Germin
  • Bennet Wichalse
  • William Bishop
  • William Atwill
  • Thomas Sampson

They that become Bail for any Man here arrested, if they bring him not in at the next Court, do forfeit one hundred shil∣lings.

Regna Regum 29. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1450.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Wiliam Crymell
  • William Bishop
  • William Efford
  • John Friend
  • Robert May

The Stewards of this City heretofore na∣med Seneschalli, were now called Ballivi or Bailiffs.

Regna Regum 30. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1451.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Hugh Germin
  • Thomas Rowse
  • Thomas Sampson
  • John Salmon
  • John Hamond

The King in a progress this year 16. Julii, came to this City, and in this manner was received: At his first coming into Devon, he lodged at the Abby of Ford, where he staid one night at the costs of the Abby, from thence he came to Ottery St. Mary, where he was received with great solemnity, and lodged in the Colledge there two nights and from thence came hither, and by the way was met withall; First, by the most part of the Knights and Gentlemen of the County of Devon, the Mayor and Commonalty of this City (being above three hundred persons, and every one of them apparelled in the Cities Livery) met Him at Honyton's Clift; next, the Clergy met him at Livery Dole, clothed in their Copes and Vestments, and at the Cross without the South-gate, the Mayor delivered to the King the Keys of the Gate, and rode in before Him bare-headed, carrying the Mace before the King through the streets (which were richly hanged with Silks and Tapestry) unto the Broad-gate; where the Bishop, Canons, and Quire (appa∣relled in their Copes) received Him with a procession, the King alighting from his Horse, followed them on Foot into the Ca∣thedral Church of St. Peter up to the High. Altar, and having there paid his Tribute of Prayers and Oblations thankfully to God Almighty, was brought into the Bishop's Palace, and there lodged; It so happened that the next day thereafter the King's Justi∣ces (by vertue of his Commission to them directed) sate in the Bishop's Hall, and there kept Goal-delivery, two Men being indicted, arraigned, found guilty, and condemned for Treason, and should have been executed; but the Bishop and Chapter being there∣withal grieved, told the King that the Justi∣ces sate in Commission within their Sanctua∣ry, contrary to the privileges thereof, and

orders of Holy Church, wherefore the King to appease them, pardoned the two con∣demned persons, The King remaining here eight days, his charges were equally born by the Church and City, and then returned to London.

Regna Regum 31. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1452.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Pope
  • John Avell
  • Thomas Evelton
  • Andrew Thring
  • Walter Pafford

John Carminoke a Citizen hereof, went out to Duryurd-wood, and cut down six Timber Trees, and brought them home, who being questioned for the same, said that he was a Freeman of this City, and so one of the Lords of the said Wood, and therein justified himself, yet was he com∣mitted to prison, and paid his Fine for the said Trespass.

Regna Regum 32. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1453.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Hugh Germin
  • John Tillerd
  • Walter York
  • Robert Smith
  • Henry D••lling

A great fight happened on Clift-heath, between Thomas Courteney Earl of Devon, and the Lord William Bonvil Baron of Shut, where many persons were grievously wounded, and much hurt done, the occasion whereof was about a dog, but great dis∣pleasure thereby came to the City, where presently after the fight the Lord Bonvil sheltred himself, which the Earl took amiss, thinking it had been so done by the City in some displeasure to him∣self.

Regna Regum 33. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1454.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Oreng
  • John Betty
  • Vincent Here
  • Thomas Kelly
  • John Spyne

This Mayor was a Gentleman of a no∣ble Parentage, descended from the Family of the Orenges, who dwelt in the Countreys of Anjow and Mayn, and came over when Sir John Fastalff, Governour of An∣jow and Mayn, recovered the Castle of St. Owen, descended from Sir Guillam Orenge then Captain thereof in the fifth year of this King's Reign: This Richard gave the

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same Arms that the said Sir Guillam did, Viz. Argent Three Smiths Barnacles impaled gules, who afterwards became sick, being infected with the disease of the Le∣prosie, who notwith∣standing his great birth and Nobility, his wealth and ability, yet most humbly submitted him∣self to the good pleasure of Almighty God, and was contented to dwell among the Lazar people in St. Mary Magdalens Hospital without the South-gate of the said City, where he finished his days, and lies buried in the Chancel of the Chappel belonging to that House.

Thomas Kelly and John Spyne, two of the Bayliffs, went forth of the City, and ab∣sented themselves from the Courts without the Mayor's license, for which offence they were both committed to Prison, Fined, and paid the same accordingly.

Regna Regum 34. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1455.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Hugh Germin
  • Richard Druell
  • Thomas Evelton
  • Thomas Blowyer
  • John Turner

Bishop Lacy having well governed this Church 35. years, 23. May died, and lies buried in the North-side of the Quire of his own Church.

George Nevil, second Son of Richard Ne∣vil Earl of Sal••••bury, was the next elected Bishop of this Diocess, who 25. Novemb. was, consecrated, being not full twenty years of Age, and at his Age of twenty five was made Lord Chancellor of England:

Regna Regum 35. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1456.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Duke
  • Thomas Calwoodly
  • Richard Jeffery
  • Robert Smith
  • William Pry

William Crymell (late Mayor of this City) being duly summoned to attend the Mayor at the Council Chamber, and refusing to appear was therefore abridged of having any more his Canon bread, and Wine Money.

Regna Regum 36. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1457.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Kelly
  • John Friend
  • William Hogge
  • John Turner
  • John Hamond

The East-gate of this City by reason of a long standing became ruinous, and fell down in the mid day without hurting any person.

Regna Regum 37. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1458.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Druell
  • Robert Smith
  • William Hogge
  • John Hamlyn
  • John Barsly

A controversie now happened between the Cordwainers and the Tuckers of this City, contending which of their Companies should have the preheminence in their march, in the Mayor's watch upon Midsomer-Eve, for the present appeasing of which discord, 'twas ordered that both Companies should march together, one of either Company hand in hand.

At the same time happened another Con∣troversie, for the manner in these days was, that the Mayor and Aldermen did use to ride in their Robes, at every Midsomer-watch, and John Kelly (late Mayor of the said City) being warned thus to attend the Mayor in the said Watch according to the ancient usage and Custom of the said City, which he refusing to do, was for his con∣tempt fined ten marks, and paid the same accordingly, a commendable precedent of an upright Government, when, without re∣spect of Persons, Laws and Justice are kept observed, and impartially administred; for as the Soul is the life of the Body, so the keeping of good Orders and Laws is the preservation of all Cities, and Common∣wealths, the Apostles rule herein being

very remarkable, Where there's no order, there's certainly confusion, no mean between them being admitted.

Regna Regum 38. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1459.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Betty
  • John Spyne
  • John Turner
  • Richard Rumwell
  • John Thomas

This year there happened an affray in the body of St. Peters the Cathedrall Church between some young Gentlemen, divers of them being grievously wounded, and be∣cause the said Church (in common opinion) was thereby thought to be unhallowed, and polluted by blood shedding, The Dean and Chapter therefore commanded the Church-doors to be shut up, and the services therein to cease, until the said Church should be new hallowed or consecrated, which (in the Dy∣ocesans absence) they procured one Thomas (then Suffragan to the Bishop of Bath) to restore the said Church to it's former state.

Regna Regum 39. Henry. the 6. An. D. 1460.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Duke
  • Thomas Calwoodly
  • William Hogge
  • Thomas Hayle
  • Richard Duke

This City resenting the King's distress, did levy a contribution within the same, and did set out one and thirty Soldiers well ar∣rayed, and sent both the Men and Money unto the King, with their Letters still testi∣fying their readiness to serve his Grace on all occasions.

Regna Regum 1. Edw. the 4. An. D. 1461.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Kelly
  • John Hamlyn
  • John Hammond
  • John Turner
  • Thomas Blowyer

The Conduit at Carfoix (commonly called the great Conduit) was new builded by means of William Duke (late Mayor of this City) who being well affected towards the same, did not only oversee the work, but at his own charges covered it with Lead.

Regna Regum 2. Edw. the 4. An. D. 1462.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Hugh Germin
  • John Thomas
  • William Aysh
  • Walter Gervis
  • Thomas Hayle

The Glovers and Skinners were first in∣corporated by the Mayor and Common-Council of this City, whose first Master was named John Macyr, and their Wardens John Hackworthy and Simon Carew, And 'twas ordered by the said Master, Wardens,

and Company, that no person of their said Fellowship, should sell any Wares belong∣ing to that Art and Mystery being Foraigners goods, upon pain to pay for every such of∣fence twenty shillings.

Regna Regum 3. Edw. the 4. An. D. 1463.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Druell
  • Richard Jeffery
  • John Hammond
  • John Coming
  • Henry Wychalse

An Ordinance made by the Mayor and Common Council of this City, that every Baker within the same, and Suburbs thereof, should from time to time, grind all his Corn at the Cities Mills, &c. Duryurd and Crickel∣pit. Rot. 1.

'Twas also ordered, that every Inhabitant within the said City, that holds therein any Tenement for the term of nine and twenty years (commonly reputed a Town-term) should be returned to serve in Juries, if the said Tenement be of the yearly value of forty shillings. Rot. 2.

The King by his Letters Patent dated 21. July, gave to this City all Felons goods, Maudlin Fair, with many other privileges.

Regna Regum 4. Edw. the 4. An. D. 1464.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Hugh Germin
  • Richard Rumwell
  • John Hart
  • Robert Chubb
  • Richard Baker

The Guild-hall being ruinous and in de∣cay was new builded.

By the ancient Custom of this City, no ex∣communicated person can put in suit of Law any other person whatsoever. Rot. 2.

Regna Regum 5. Edw. the 4. An. D. 1465.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Druel
  • John Hammond
  • Robert Symons
  • John Coming
  • John Ruett

Bishop Nevill having finished the Chapter-house, begun to be built by his immediate Predecessor, and having well governed this Church about ten years space, was translated hence to York, and made Arch-Bishop there∣of, who was rendred famous for that pro∣digious Feast there made at the time of his instalment.

Regna Regum 6. Edw. the 4. An. D. 1466.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Hugh Germin
  • Thomas Hayle
  • Richard Clerk
  • William Obley
  • Steph••n Rudgway

John Booth Doctor of Law, elected Bishop of this Church, and 22. Feb. was there∣unto consecrated by Thomas Bourchier, Arch Bishop of Canterbury.

Thomas Calwoodley, and Richard Clerk, elected Citizens hereof to serve in Parlia∣ment, procured an Act for paving the streets of the said City, which then were full of Pits, dangerous and noisom.

Regna Regum 7. Edw. the 4. An. D. 1467.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Calwoodley
  • Richard Baker
  • Robert Russel
  • Thomas Pyke
  • Nicholas Nawns

A Controversie arose between the Bishop and the City, touching a Tower on the Cities Walls, behind the Bishop's Palace at the low∣er end of his Orchard, where the Bishop's Prison was then kept, by reason whereof he claimed the Inheritance of the same, but on a fair Trial it proved to the contrary, which said Tower the City pulled down, and em∣ployed the Lead and other materials thereof towards the reparation of the said Walls.

Regna Regum 8. Edw. the 4. An. D. 1468.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Hamlyn
  • Robert Clubb
  • Thomas Blowyer
  • Richard Nawns
  • John Luffingc••t

Humphry Lord Stafford made Earl of Devon.

Regna Regum 9. Edw. the 4. An. D. 1469.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Smith
  • John Coming
  • William Fewnding
  • Robert Newton
  • Robert Gyles

The King was pleased in person to visit this City, and was well entertained by the Mayor, to whom the King at his departure hence gave a Sword commanding that it should be always carried before the Mayor and his Successors. At the King's first co∣ming hither, the Mayor delivered him up the Keys of the Gates, and the Maces, and withall a Purse with one hundred Nobles therein, which the King graciously recei∣ved, but the Keys and Maces he re-delivered to the Mayor to be used as formerly. The Queen and Prince being likewise here, the City presented to them twenty pounds a piece in Gold.

Regna Regum 10. Edw. the 4. An. D. 1470.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Hugh Germin
  • Richard Clerk
  • John Orenge
  • Thomas Bond
  • John Gibbs

Bishop Booth built the Bishop's stately Chair in the Quire of his Church, which being finished, he could not quietly sit down therein; so troublesome were the times by reason of the Civil Wars between the two Houses of York and Lancaster.

Hic jacet Johannes Keys Praecantor bujus Ecclesiae, & fundator primus missae celebrandae post horam decimam, qui obiit undecimo die Novembris hoc Anno. In the Quire of the Cathedral he lies buried.

Regna Regum 11. Edw. the 4. An. D. 1471.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Jeffery
• Hugh Germin
  • Walter Gervis
  • David Johns
  • John Tybott
  • John Bernard

Tertio Augusti died Richard Jeffery, in whose stead Hugh Germin was elected Mayor to supply that Office for the remaining part of this year.

The Cawsey between the City and Cowley-bridge paved by a Priest.

Regna Regum 12. Edw. the 4. An. D. 1472.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Clerk
  • John Oreng
  • John Atwill
  • William Durk
  • Thomas Ivelton

The useful service of the night Belman (chiefly instituted to prevent Fires and Felo∣nies) began in this Man's Mayoralty.

Regna Regum 13. Edw. the 4. An. D. 1473.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Rumwell
  • William Obleigh
  • John Ty••ott
  • Robert Bouefant
  • Richard Byrch

The Duke of Clarence came hither, and was honourably received and entertained at the Cities publick charge.

A Composition was made between the Abbot of Sh••burn, and the Mayor, Bailiffs, and Commonalty of this City touch∣ing the passage of Exmouth by deed dated, 3. Augusti.

Regna Regum 14. Edw. the 4. An. D. 1474.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Hugh Germin
  • John Atwill
  • David Johns
  • Thomas Ivelton
  • John Starr

Regna Regum 15. Edw. the 4. An. D. 1475.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Oreng
  • Stephen Rudgway
  • Roger Worth
  • Henry Hanneford
  • John Taylor

A Controversie happened between the Mayor and Citizens, and the Company of Taylors touching a new Incorporation which they had now procured from the King, whereof ensued great troubles and long and chargeable suits, which after two years continuance were determined by the King, whose final order therein under his private Seal was sent to Dr. Peter Courteney, then Dean of this Church, who acquainted and delivered the same to both parties, and albeit that this concluded all Suits in Law, yet the animosity could not well be appeased in a long time thereafter.

Regna Regum 16. Edw. the 4. An. D. 1476.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Atwill
  • David Johns
  • Matthew Jubb
  • Richard Wagget
  • John Germin

Fault being found with the Customer of Devons Accompt, a precept from the King out of his Court of Exchequer, was sent unto the Mayor of this City, commanding him to send up a true Copy of the Collecti∣on of the petty duties or Town Custom of the said City for the year last past, which was so done and returned up by Philip Atwill the King's Messenger (purposely sent hither for that end) by which Rolls the Customers Accompt was controlled.

Regna Regum 17. Edw. the 4. An. D. 1477.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Kelly
  • Roger Worth
  • Robert Newton
  • John Starr
  • John Gibbs

Upon complaint of the Bakers of this City against Foraign Bakers whom they would have to be utterly excluded from co∣ming hither with any Bread, and one special cause alledged was, when they came here, they would carry their Bread from house to house, to the great prejudice of the Bakers of this City, whereupon 'twas ordered that the said Foraign Bakers should have free co∣ming and going to the Markets here, and should keep their standings only at the great Cond••••t to sell their Bread, which said Ordinance to this time is duly ob∣served.

Regna Regum 18. Edw. the 4. An. D. 1478.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Obleigh
  • Robert Newton
  • Richard Germin
  • John Hampton
  • John Colshill

Bishop Booth having well governed this Church twelve years, at his house at Horsey in Hampshire, 1 Aprilis died, and lies buried in St. Clements Church without Temple-Bar, London.

Regna Regum 19. Edw. the 4. An. D. 1479.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Atwill
  • Robert Russel
  • John Atwill
  • John Harlewin
  • John Weston

Peter Courteney Dean of this Church, was elected the next Bishop thereof, and 18. No∣vembris, consecrated thereunto by Thomas Arch-Bishop of Canterbury.

Thomas Kirkby Treasurer of this Church, and Master of the Rolls in Chancery, a Man very well learned, and for the many singular good gifts in him, much com∣mended.

A multitude of people died here by reason of the Plague, wherewith the whole City was infected.

Regna Regum 20. Edw. the 4. An. D. 1480.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Calwoodley
  • Robert Symons
  • William Duke
  • John Mathew
  • Henry Redway

John Bonefant one of the Attorneys of the King's Court here held at the Guild hall was complained upon openly in the said Court for sundry lewd practices and forge∣ries, which being on examination found true, he was disfranchised, and dismissed from further practising as an Attorney in the said Court, which he little regarding, and not yielding that obedience thereunto which in duty he ought, the said complaint was re∣newed against him to the King, who forth∣with sent A Commission to the Right Ho∣nourable Thomas, Marquess of Dorset then Lord Lieutenaut of this County to hear and determine the same, who thereupon came hither, and finding the said John Bonifant guilty of many misdemeanours, gave this sentence on him; commanded that he should be carried on Horseback, on a Market-day through the City, with a Paper on his breast

thus Inscribed; For Forging of false Deeds and Evidences, and counterfeiting of Seals evidently proved.

Regna Regum 21. Edw. the 4. An. D. 1481.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Druell
  • John Rewer
  • John Down
  • John Calwoodley
  • William Lang

The Charter of the Corporation of the Cordwainers and Curriers of this City was renewed under the common Seal of the same.

Regna Regum 22. Edw. the 4. An. D. 1482.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Roger Worth
  • Matthew Jubb
  • Thomas Pyke
  • William King
  • John Slugg

The Bakers of this City were now In∣corporated by the Mayor and Common Council hereof by Charter under their com∣mon Seal.

The Charter of the Corporation of Glo∣vers and Skinners hereof was renewed under the common Seal of the said City.

An Ordinance here made, that every Receiver General of this City on selected days, should wear a Scarlet Gown, as do the Mayor and Ald••rmen, but for distincti∣ons sake, without any Tippet.

The King died in April, Edward the Fifth his Son, proclaimed King and dies, Richard the Third proclaimed King in June next following.

Regna Regum 1. Rich. 3. An. D. 1483.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Atwill
  • John Cotshill
  • William Dork
  • Thomas Pyke
  • John Symons

This John Atwill was Mayor of this City five several times, and did bear the office of Magistracy in the Reigns of four successive Kings, namely, Edward the Fourth, Edward the Fifth, Richard the Third, and Henry the Seventh, three of them came to this City, and were very honourably en∣tertained: as saith a Native hereof,

Tempore quinque suo regnantes ordine vidit Horum Eirenarcha ad quatuor ille fuit. He saw five Princes which the Scepter bore, Of them he was a Magistrate to Four.

This King (being informed that the Earl of Richmond was by Charles the Eighth, King of France invited to come to his Court, and aided with good sums of Money, and that many of the Nobility and Gentry of England were with him) makes diligent search and enquiry after all such as might be suspected to be favourers of Richmond's association, who (besides those that were executed in London) Sir Thomas Seintleger (who married Ann the Duke of Exeter's Widow, this King Richard's own Sister) and Thomas Rame Esquire, were both here executed.

The King coming hither, the Mayor and his Brethren apparelled in their Robes, met and received him at the East-gate, where Thomas Hext the Recorder made unto the King a gratulatory Oration (for which, the City bestowed on him a Scarlet Gown) then the Mayor delivered to the King the Maces, and the Keys of the Gates, and withall pre∣sented to his Grace two hundred Nobles in a Purse, which was graciously received, and the Maces and Keys re-delivered to the Mayor. The King lodged in the Bishop's Palace, the Noble-men and the King's train in the City, where great care was taken for their honourable entertainment, and the whole at the Cities charge, during the short space of the Kings abode here, he viewed the Ci•••• ••••ud also the Castle, and commend∣ed the scituation of both, especially the latter, being so naturally strong as that it commands both City and Countrey about it, and no less pleasant for Aspects, and under∣standing the name thereof to be Rugemom grew suddenly sad, affirming (through a Prophecy) that his days should not be long thereafter, even when he had seen Rich∣mond, which howsoever vain, proved a prediction true, and that not of this Castle

(as he misinterpreted) but rather of Henry Earl of Richmond, afterwards King Henry the Seventh, who the year ensuing gave him Battle at Bosworth in Leicester-shire and slew him in the open Field, such resemblance was there between the names of Richmond and Rugemont.

Regna Regum 2. Rich. 3. An. D. 1484.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Matthew Jubb
  • John Weston
  • John Hooker
  • John Whitlock
  • John Starr

The fore-part of the Guild-hall and the Council Chamber were new builded.

The King sent to the Mayor to be supply∣ed with certain Soldiers for his present ser∣vice, whereupon twenty Men well arrayed were delivered to Sir Ralph Hastings to be conducted to the place appointed, and to re∣main there for twenty days space, at the Ci∣ties charge, and the said Sir Ralph during his abode here was honourable entertained, and one Biston (the King's Messenger) was well rewarded for his journey hither, touch∣ing the aforesaid expedition.

Regna Regum 3. Rich. 3. An. D. 1485.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Russell
  • Henry Hanniford
  • Philip Atwill
  • Mathew Allington
  • Nicholas Hamlyn

Bishop Courteney finished the North Tower of his Church, and freely bestowed the Clook Bell therein, bearing his Christian name, Peter.

Under which Tower in an Isle there pur∣posely erected lies interred one William Sylke, sometime Subchaunter of this Church, and reported to be the Donor of the Lumi∣naries or Candle-lights, yearly burnt in the Quire of the said Church between the Feasts of Alhallontide and Candlemas, an effigies of whose Skeleton is there largely pour∣trayed in white Alabaster, under a fair Arch thus inscribed,

—Sum quod eris fue∣ramque quod es, pro me precor ora, William Sylke.

Seven Fairs are here kept, viz. Ash∣wednesday, Shere-Thursday, Whit-Mon∣day,

St. Mary Magdalen, Lammas, St. Ni∣cholas, and St. Thomas.

Regna Regum 1. Henry. the 7. An. D. 1486.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Calwoodley
  • Thomas Bond
  • George Chapman
  • Walter Champnys
  • John Bonefant

The King not forgetting the fidelity of Peter Courteney Bishop of this Church, gave him the Bishoprick of Winchester, on whose Translation hence, Richard Fox the King's faithful Counsellor, 27. January, 1488. was consecrated Bishop of this Diocess by Thomas Arch-Bishop of Canterbury, and also made Lord Privy Seal, and one of the King's Privy Council, and afterwards was so to King Henry the Eighth: This noble Pre∣lates Memory shall be eternally blessed for being the cause of the most happy marrying of the Lady Margaret (this King's Daugh∣ter) unto James the Fourth, King of Scot∣land, by whose glorious issue, Great Brit∣tany now enjoyeth the heighth of splendour and felicity.

Regna Regum 2. Henry. the 7. An. D. 1487.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Newton
  • Jobn Hooker
  • Henry Faux
  • Richard Turner
  • WIlliam Baker

The Barbers of this City were Incorpora∣ted under the common Seal hereof.

Ale-tasters appointed to see that whole∣some Beer should be made and sold.

Consuctudo est Civitatis Exoniensis quod quilibet Inhabitans infra eandem Civitatem ac non existens liber ejusdem, & Mercimonia vel aliquam artem frequentans debet annua∣tim reddere redditum, donec sit liber. Rot. 49.

Regna Regum 3. Henry. the 7. An. D. 1488.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Clerk
  • George Chapman
  • John Rudgway
  • John Ector
  • William Eastcott

Bishop Fox and Sir Richard Edgecomb were sent hence as Embassadours to James King of Scotland, for continuing a peace between the Two Kingdoms.

Sir Robert Willoughby Lord Brook was sent over to Britain to the aid of the Duke thereof with Eight Thousand Men, and for

his better accommodation in the service: The King sent his Letter to the Mayor of this City, who forthwith supplyed him with Two Hundred Soldiers well arrayed.

Edward Courteney Earl of Devon was made a Free and Franchized man of this City, as Son and Heir to Sir Hugh Courte∣ney a Freeman hereof. This Edward was of a second House unto Thomas Courteney Earl of Devon, who taking part with King Henry the Sixth, was slain at Teuksbury-field, who dying without Issue male, the Earldom de∣scended to this Edward, Son to Sir Hugh de Courtney, the Son of Sir Hugh de Courteney, second Son to Edward Earl of Devon, and Ancestor to this Thomas, slain at Teuksbury∣field aforesaid.

Regna Regum 4. Henry. the 7. An. D. 1489.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Stephen Rudgway
  • Matthew Allington
  • Robert Bonesant
  • Walter York
  • Simon Davy.

Order was taken by the Mayor and Com∣mon Gouncil of this City, by an especial command from the King and his Privy Coun∣cil, that every Inhabitant here should be furnished with sufficient Arms for himself and Family, and accordingly was every man assessed to his number in order to his ability.

This year were delivered to the Mayor the day when he was sworn into the said office, a certain Roll called the Black Roll, and a Book therein which contained the ancient Orders, Priviledges, and Customs, for the good Government of the said City, with other things relating to the state and dignity thereof; In which Book the like was contained touching the City of London, and order taken that the same should yearly be delivered over from Mayor to Mayor. This Roll in the Reign of King Edward the Sixth, was by one Griffith Ameridith deli∣vered unto Sir William Cecil, Knight, Secre∣tary of State to that King, and never re∣turned.

Regna Regum 5. Henry. the 7. An. D. 1490.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Hooker
  • John Calwcodley
  • Richard Ʋndy
  • Wymond Austin
  • John Welsh

The Weavers and Fullers incorporated under the common Seal of this City.

Regna Regum 6. Henry. the 7. An. D. 1491.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Chubb
  • Nicholas Hamlyn
  • Robert Bonefant
  • William Nordon
  • John Goscott

Roger Holland and Thomas Dennis, E∣squires; were admitted and sworn Free∣men of this City, but because they did not inhabit within the same, 'twas ordered that they should not give their voices for the Election of any Mayor, or other Officer hereof.

Bishop Fox and George Lord Dawbney, were sent hence in an Embassage to Charles the French King for conclusion of a Peace between the Two Kingdoms, which was ef∣fectually obtained.

This Bishop Fox was Godfather to the King's second Son, named Henry, who was afterwards King of England, by the name of Henry the Eighth.

Regna Regum 7. Henry. the 7. An. D. 1492.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Atwill
  • Walter Champnis
  • John Winter
  • Ralph Pudesly
  • Richard Cliff

Edward Courteney Earl of Devon, made a Freeman of this City.

Regna Regum 8. Henry. the 7. An. D. 1493.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Colshill
  • Richard Ʋndy
  • John Danester
  • Richard Nordon
  • John Merefield

The best Wheat in the Market was sold for six pence the Bushel.

The Cappers, Haberdashers and Felt-ma∣kers, incorporated under the common Seal of this City.

Regna Regum 9. Henry. the 7. An. D. 1494.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Obleigh
  • John Slugg
  • Thomas Andrew
  • John Hull
  • Thomans Olliver

Bishop Fox having well governed this Church six years space, was removed hence, and consecrated Bishop of Bath, and from thence translated to Winchester, he was a great favourer and furtherer of Learning, for the better increase whereof, he founded and built Corpus Christi Colledge in the Ʋni∣versity of Oxford, and also a fair Free Gram∣mar School at Grantham in Lincoln-shire, and another at Taunton in Somerset-shire, in his latter days he waxed blind, and dying in Winchester, was there honourably buried in his own Church.

Oliver King (one of the King's Chaplains in Ordinary, Dean of Windsor, and Register of the Noble Order of the Garter there) was consecrated Bishop of this Church, 20. Februarii, by John Morton Arch-Bishop of Canterbury.

Regna Regum 10. Henry. the 7. An. D. 1495.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Calwoodley
  • John Bonefant
  • Philip Bullock
  • John Wilkin
  • Nich••las Aburn

'Tis Inrolled that the Custom of this City is, that every Artificer dwelling here, and not Free, shall pay every Wednesday, and Friday, ob. for all such Wares as they shall set to sale, until such time as they shall be Free of the said City. Rot. 19.

Also that the liberties of the said City for Cognisance of pleas, to be held be∣fore the Mayor hereof, was allowed in cer∣tain Actions had before Thomas Bryan, and his fellows Justices of the Common Bench at Westminster, in Easter Term. Anno 11. Rot. Ed. 4. &c.

Regna Regum 11. Henry. the 7. An. D. 1496.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Atwill
  • Walter York
  • William Frost
  • Thomas Langwor∣thy
  • William Binks

A great division happened amongst the Citizens about the Election of the Mayor, and for avoiding the like for the future, 'twas ordered by the Mayor and Common Coun∣cil hereof, that no Man should be Mayor, or

bear any Office here, nor any Election held good, unless the same were done according to the Ancient Orders and Customs of the said City, and withall that the Mayor and Four and twenty of the said Common Coun∣cil, should elect the Mayor and all other Oficers of the said City.

Regna Regum 12. Henry. the 7. An. D. 1497.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Frost
  • John Danester
  • Richard Hewett
  • John Buckenam
  • William Wilkinson

Perkin Warbeck (that Imaginary and counterfeit Prince) besieged this City, till Edward Courteney Earl of Devon (who in the service as wounded) together with the Lord William his Son, raised the same, and repulsed the Rebels.

Ordered that the present, and all future Mayors shall have their Scarlet Gowns, and Cloaks lined with Sarcenet, and every Re∣ceiver General to have a Gown of Crimson in grain, and every one of the Four and twenty, to have his Gown of Violet or murry colour in grain.

There want two Rolls of the Records of the Courts of this year, wherein are set down the manner and order of the Electi∣on of the Mayor and Officers of this City, whereof the King being advertized, and de∣sirous to have the Government hereof quiet and peaceable, summoned the Mayor and Common Council before him, and being informed the manner of their Election, and the many troubles incident thereunto, di∣rected this method and delivered the same ingrossed in Parchment under his Privy Seal (a Copy whereof is hereafter inserted) which hath been ever since duly observed; And to begin this order, the King named one William Frost (formerly one of his Ser∣vants) and one of the Bailiffs of the said City the year next Precedent, to be Mayor, whom to encourage to persevere in his duty, the King took off his Sword from his side, and gave it unto the Mayor, with a Cap of

maintenance, to be worn and carried in state before him, and his Successors for ever, as 'tis used in the City of London.

Henry by the Grace of God, King of En∣gland, and of France, and Lord of Ireland;

To all, and every of our Subjects, to whom shall appertain these our Letters, hearing or seeing, greeting,

Whereas in divers times past, great inconveniencies, strifes and de∣bates, have been had, and made within this our City of Exeter, for the Election of a Mayor, four Bailiffs, four and twenty of the Common Council; and four Serjeants at the Mace of the same, as by the grievous complaints of the Citizens and Inhabitants of our said City, unto us thereupon made, more plainly it hath been declared, And for a peaceable Election of and upon the pre∣mises hereafter to be used and had within our said City, We of our especial Grace, tender Love and Zeal, which we have and bear to our said City, and for the redress, restfulness, and Common-weal of the same, by the assent and consent of the Common Council of our said City, and other sad and discreet Citizens of the same, Have order∣ed, provided, and established, that from henceforth, there shall be Four and twenty of the most sufficient and discreet Citizens and Inhabitants of our said City of the Common Council, for term of their lives, and none of them to be removed, except it be for poverty, disease, great Age, or other cause reasonable, which causes shall be adjudged and determined by the said Four and twenty, or by the more part of them, and after de∣cease of any of the Four and twenty, or the removing of them as is before rehearsed, that then the residue of the said Four and twenty shall elect and choose unto them another Citizen most sufficient and Inhabi∣tant

of our said City, to fulfill the whole number of the said Four and twenty, accord∣ing as the custom is of the four and twenty Aldermen within our City of London, the names of the said four and twenty of the Common Council now named before us in a Schedule hereunto annexed; Also we Will that the Monday next before the Feast of St. Michael th' Archangel, yearly hereafter the Mayor of the said City of E••eter, for the time being, with his Brethren and Com∣mons of our said City, that then shall be Franchized Men, shall assemble themselves in the Guild-hall of our said City, and then and there the Four and twenty, or the more part of them, upon their Oaths by privy scrutiny, and by the Report of the Recorder and Town-clerk, for the time being, upon their Oaths, shall Elect and choose Two of the most able Citizens of the said four and twenty for a Mayor of our said City, for the year then next ensuing, which hath been approved before in the Office of a Mayor, or else of a Receiver, (The Mayor then for the time being, always excepted to be elect∣ed one of the Two persons so before named to be elected, as is before rehearsed.) Also we Will that the said Four and twenty at the same time, shall Elect and choose Four Bailiffs, whereof one shall be Receiver, and that as well of the Four and twenty, as of other the most able Citizens and Inhabi∣tants within our said City, so that they be Franchised Men, and of good name and Fame; Also we Will, that the same day, the said Four and twenty shall Elect and choose Three Serjeants Franchised Men of our said City, who best can, and best may attend and execute their Office after their discretion, and after the Election so made and had, then the said Recorder and Town-clerk, or one of them, shall publish and shew to the said Four

and twenty which Two of them for the E∣lection of a Mayor hath most voices, and to shew their names to the Commons that be Franchized Men, and they to choose one of them to be Mayor of our said City, for the year then next ensuing, and he that shall so fortune to have most voices of Franchized Men, to be accepted and admitted for to be Mayor, and after this done, the said Recorder and Town-clerk, or one of them to present and shew the names of all other Officers so elected and chosen unto the said Commons, in the presence of the said Four and twenty: Also we Will, that the Monday next ensuing the said Election, the said Citizens so elect∣ed to be Mayor, and all other Officers, in open Court at the Guild-hall, shall be sworn and take their Oaths, according to the old usages and laudable Customs of our said City: And after that the same Mayor so sworn, shall choose an able Citizen, and a Franchised Man to be the Fourth Serjeant of our-said City, which Serjeant before this time hath been used to be chosen and named only by the Mayor, and none other, accord∣ing to the old Customs of our said City, also that none of the said Four and twenty, nor other Officer of our said City, use or wear any Lords clothing, nor Gentleman's Livery nor bear Cognisance from henceforth, upon pain of being deprived of their Office, and losing their Franchizes; Al∣so we Will, that what Person or Per∣sons, of what Estate, Degree, or Con∣dition soever, he or they be, presume, or contend the breach of this our direction and provision for the Election, and other Premises, as before are rehearsed, That he or they so offending, shall forfeit unto the use of our said City ten Marks, and over that, stand in our high displeasure.

Given under our Privy Seal at our Mannor of

Greenwich, the tenth day of July, in the Thirteenth year of our Reign.

Richard Symons a crafty Priest took into his tuition one Lambert a witty Dutch boy perswading him that he was the only Son of the Duke of Clarence, and the first Heir male of the House of York, and therefore inheri∣table to the Crown, who by the advice of his supposed Aunt, the Lady Margaret Sister to King Edward the Fourth, and Dutchess Dowager unto Charles the deceased Duke of Burgoyn, he (feigning himself to be Richard Duke of York, Edward the Fourth's second Son) arrived in Kent, where being disap∣pointed, sailed into Scotland, and from thence into Cornwall, where being safely landed, and aided with three thousand men of the meanest of the people, marcheth towards this City, and besiegeth it, where, when his fair speeches, and rhetorical Arguments could not perswade the Inhabitants thereof to surrender the City into his hands, he scaled the Walls, and fired the Gates thereof, which proving unsuccessful to him, discon∣tentedly departed, and marcheth eastward; The King hearing of this uprore, comes hi∣ther (guarded with an Army) in person, and having by the way defeated the Rebels, and taken many of them Prisoners, caused them to be brought before him in St. Peter's Church yard (lodging in the Treasurer's House, where a Window between the Gate of the said House, and the North Tower of the Cathedral was erected on purpose for the King to behold the said Rebels) where they appeared bare-headed, in their Shirts, and Halters about their Necks, the King in hope of their Reformation and future obedience, graciously pardoned them, chosing rather to wash his hands in milk by forgiving, than in blood by destroying them.

Bini impostores Lambert, Perkinque Sce∣lesti Henricum variis implicuere malis. Lambert and Perkin, Two Impostors vile, With sundry mischiefs Henry did embroil.

Regna Regum 13. Henry. the 7. An. D. 1498.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Ʋndy
  • John Hull
  • John Vigures
  • John Brendon
  • William Cleyhanger

Consuetudo est in Civitate Exoniensi quod quilibet homo actionem suam manutenere potest ratione Conventionis per nuda verba, prout aliquis alius haberet ad communem le∣gem per aliquod Scriptum inde confectum, & haec Consuetudo apparet in multis aliis Re∣cordis hujus Civitatis, sc. Junii 15. 17, 20, 27. & alibi. Rot. 20. & 43.

Regna Regum 14. Henry. the 7. An. D. 1499.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Nicholas Hamlyn
  • John Symons
  • John Scrivener
  • John Wills
  • Robert Bonefant

Bishop King died 20. Novemb. and lies buried in Windsor Church, on whose Decease, Richard Redman was translated hither from his Bishoprick in Wales, and 14. Decemb. was consecrated Bishop of this Church.

Sundry Merchants of this City were com∣plained of to the King, for concealing his Customs, whereupon Commissioners were appointed in all Ports, to discover the truth of the matter, and the Merchants be∣ing generally found guilty, made Fine with the King for their respective of∣fences.

Regna Regum 15. Henry. the 7. An. D. 1500.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter York
  • Thomas Andrew
  • Jeffery Lewes
  • John Bowyer
  • Robert Sheerman

Consuetudo Civitatis Exoniensis est talis quod quilibet homo habens aliquas terras seu Tenementa infra Civitatem praedictam & Suburbia ejusdem, tenetur aquam pluvialem sumptibus suis propriis portare, & inde actio nocumenti capta fuit inter Johannem Bone∣fant querentem versus Walterum Pollard de∣fensorem. Rot. 24.

Regna Regum 16. Henry. the 7. An. D. 1501.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Calwoodley
  • William Crudg
  • William Peek
  • Thomas Olliver
  • John Whitwever

In the Month of October, the Lady Kathe∣rine Prince Arthur's Spouse, arrived at Plymouth, unto whom forthwith resorted the Gentry of the Country, and conducted her hither, and lodged her in the Dean's House, and had such entertainment as did belong to so honourable a Personage, whilst she re∣mained here, the Weather proved stormy, and the Weather-cock on St. Marys Steeple, kept such a noise, that the Princess could not sleep, which occasioned the taking down of the said cock, which was erected again on her departure, and shortly thereafter the whole Steeple was taken down. This ho∣nourable Lady was by journeys conveyed to London, where in the Month of November then next following, she was married to Prince Arthur, and presently thereon made a Journey into Wales, where in the Month of April then next ensuing, Prince Ar∣thur died, after whose death, this Lady was married to King Henry the Eighth, (Prince Arthur's Brother) whose Wife she re∣mained twenty years space, and then was divorced.

Regna Regum 17. Henry. the 7. An. D. 1502.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Champ••is
  • Richard Hewett
  • John Nosworthy
  • Jervis Lushant
  • Thomas Hill

Regna Regum 18. Henry. the 7. An. D. 1503.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Newton
• John Danester
• William Frost
  • John Guscott
  • John Limpenny
  • John Thomas
  • John Nordon
  • John Wilkins

The Plague of Pestilence reigned ex∣cessively, wherein Robert Newton, 9. May, and John Danester, 25. Augusti, both of them Mayors successively, John Guscott, and John Nordon Bailiffs (amongst a multititude of others) here died.

Regna Regum 19. Henry. the 7. An. D. 1504.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Andrew
  • John Gumby
  • Peter Colshill
  • John Thomas
  • John Bradmore

An Inquisition taken upon the deceases of sundry Free-holders of this City, who died in the last Plague, of all such their Lands within the said City and Liberties thereof, as were holden of the Mayor, Bailiffs, and Commonalty of the same, as chief Lords by Socage Tenure; And 'twas likewise found that every of them, and every like Free-holder is, and ought in right to pay for a Relief, 2 s. 6 d.

Bishop Redman having well governed this Church about five years, was removed hence to Ely, and installed Bishop thereof: Upon whose Translation

Regna Regum 20. Henry. the 7. An. D. 1505.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Crudg
  • John Bonefant
  • William Shaxton
  • John Scott
  • John Hoig

John Arundell (who had been sometimes Dean of this Church) but now Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, was translated hi∣ther, and 15. Marcii consecrated Bishop hereof.

Regna Regum 21. Henry. the 7. An. D. 1506.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Hewett
  • John Limpenny
  • John Oreng
  • Richard Duke
  • Reynold Russell

Bishop Arundell having well governed this Church about Two years space, 19. Februarii, dies in London, and lies buried in St. Clement's Church without Temple-bar.

Regna Regum 22. Henry. the 7. An. D. 1507.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Calwoodley
  • John Buckenam
  • Matthew Moor
  • Vincent Scott
  • Reynold Russell

Hugh Oldham (Chaplain to the Countess of Richmond, the King's Mother) 3. Apri∣lis was installed Bishop of this Diocess.

Regna Regum 23. Henry. the 7. An. D. 1508.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Limpenny
  • William Wilsford
  • William Bennet
  • John Kever
  • William Hunting∣don
  • William Mathew

Upon the Death of William Huntingdon one of the Bailiffs of this City, William Mathew was elected Bailiff in his stead to supply that Office for the residue of the year.

William Frost late Mayor hereof died, and 11. May, his last Will and Testament was here proved in due form of Law, in the King's Court held at the Guild-hall before the Mayor of the said City, according to the ancient Custom thereof: He was a pru∣dent Man, and his reputation being great with the King, much good came thereby to the City, chiefly in the suit of the Scavage against London.

Regna Regum 1. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1509.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Buckenam
  • John Bradmore
  • William Somaster
  • John Colshill
  • William Hoig

Aprilis 22. the King died, and his Son Henry the Eighth, was proclaimed King.

Regna Regum 2. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1510.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Andrew
  • John Oreng
  • John Moor
  • John Amory
  • William Peryam

Testamentum Willielmi Obley in quo (inter alia) legavit Tenementa sua in Smythen∣street, Roberto Mayn & Catharinae uxori ejus & haeredibus de uxore, & pro defectu hujus∣modi exitus remanere inde Majori & Com∣munitati Civitatis Exoniensis, datum 10. Augusti hoc Anno.

Regna Regum 3. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1511.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Wilsford
• William Crudg
  • Robert Browne
  • Robert Kensey
  • John Boughay
  • Henry Hamlyn.

Upon the Death of William Wilsford, late Mayor, who deceased 29. Januarii, William Crudg was elected Mayor to supply that office for the residue of the year.

Goods seized as forfeited for the non-pay∣ment of the petty duties, or Town Custom, and composition made for the same.

Leather brought to the Market unsealed, and therefore seized on as forfeited.

Regna Regum 4. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1512.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Symons
  • John Moor
  • John Britnall
  • William Hurst
  • Richard Russell

A War here proclaimed against the French King.

The King intending to invade France, sent hither his Mandatory Letters to the Mayor, to provide thirty Soldiers to attend him in the said Expedition, which was forthwith dispatched, and a Voluntary collection here made to set them out well arrayed.

Regna Regum 5. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1513.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Hewett
  • John Winter
  • John Bodley
  • William Ratcliff
  • John Robins

Sir Thomas Dennis Knight, elected Re∣corder of this City, and lived in the distinct Reigns of seven Kings and Queens of this Realm, Viz. Edward the Fourth, Richard the Third, Henry the Seventh, Henry the Eighth, Edward the Sixth, Queen Mary, and Queen Elizabeth. He was a Domestick Servant to King Henry the Seventh, one of the Privy Council to King Henry the Eighth, Chancellour to Queen Ann of Cleve, Cu∣stos Rotulorum of Devon, and lastly, seven times Sheriff of the said County, and once, two years together, contrary to the Statute of 23 Henry 6.8. whereby he forfeited two hundred pound to the King and the In∣former, a moiety to each, wherewith he acquainted the King, who ordered his At∣torney general, to file an Information a∣gainst him for the same, and had Judgement thereon, which the King pardoned, and the Informer released by acknowledging satis∣faction on Record.

Every person standing under a Booth or Covering at Fair times, ought to pay 4 d.

Regna Regum 6. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1514.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Moor
  • Thomas Hunt
  • William Forest
  • Robert Buller
  • John Williams

An Inquisition taken before the Mayor, upon the several deaths of the Lady Cathe∣rine, Countess of Devon, Richard Hellier, William Foursden, John Obley, Ann Wilsford, John Fortescue, and Robert Batten; where∣by 'twas found that the said persons were seized of Lands within this City, at the time

of their respective deaths, and held the same in Free Socage of the Mayor, Bailiffs and Commonalty, to whom was due from every of the said persons, for a relief, two shil∣lings and six pence.

John Garrett Fined for erecting a standing in the high street without Licence.

Richard Hewett dis-franchised for suing several Freemen of this City at the common Law, out of the jurisdiction of this Court, contrary to his Oath.

Regna Regum 7. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1515.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Crud••
  • Jeffery Lewes
  • John Bridgeman
  • Gilbert Kirk
  • Thomas Fowle••

The Custom touching the Dominicals here was tryed in the King's Court, held at the Guild-hall, and a Verdict found for the Plaintiff, whereby the Custom was held good.

Goods seized as forfeited for non-entry of the Town Custom.

William Shapton fined 20 s. for suing a Freeman hereof, out of the liberties of the said City.

John Bodley dis-franchised for the like offence.

Regna Regum 8. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1516.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Buckenam
  • John Nosworthy
  • John Woolcott
  • Richard Chubb
  • Robert Trow

A Jury was here sued on a Writ of at∣taint.

Bishop Oldham was very liberal to the Vicars Choral of his Church, and again re∣duced them to the good order of keeping Commons in their Common-hall, who to∣wards the maintenance thereof, gave them certain revenues, and impropriated unto them the Rectory of Cornwood. He was a great favourer and furtherer of Religion, Learning, and Learned Men, wherein the two Colleges of Brazen Nose, and Corpus Christi in the Ʋniversity of Oxford, will for ever bear witness of his hounty to either of them, and the Town of Manchester in Lan∣cashire, hath likewise good cause to remem∣ber this Bishop, who founded and endowed

a School therein with large revenue, for the education of youth in good literature.

Patronum faciunt dos, aedificatio, fundus. A Patron's be that doth endow with Lands, Or builds the House, or on whose ground it stands.

Regna Regum 9. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1517.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Hunt
  • Richard Duke
  • Nicholas Staplehill
  • John Richards
  • Mathew Long
  • Hugh Paige
  • William Cotton

In the Month of December, Nicholas Sta∣ple-hill the eldest Steward died, in whose place John Richards was chosen, who also deceased in March following, in whose stead Mathew Long was elected, who con∣tinued in the said Office the residue of the year.

'Twas now an usage here, that the Re∣ceiver and Bailiffs, at the time of the electi∣on of the Mayor and Officers, kept breakfasts and dinners yearly for them, which proved chargeable, and some exceeding their abili∣ty, became thereby decayed, and little ad∣vantage coming to any person, Richard Duke the present Receiver with the advice of his Brethren discontinued the custom keeping no breakfast, for which he was fined, the like order did the succeeding Bailiffs ob∣serve the year following, whereupon 'twas ordered by the Mayor and Common Council, that the succeeding Bailiffs should for ever yearly keep their respective breakfasts and dinners, as formerly, on pain of 40 s. some of them thought it better to pay the Fine, than to spend 20 l. in a Breakfast, but the major part of them, whether by perswasion, or standing in a vain and naked reputation, re∣ceived the old custom, till the coming hither of the Honourable Lord Russel, Lieutenan•• of this County, by whose advice, an order was had bearing date, 21. Sept. 4 Ed. 6. That no more such Breakfasts or dinners

should be made, but in lieu thereof, every Receiver should pay 5 l. or 4 l. and every Steward 4 l. or 3 l. 6 s. 8 d. at the Chambers discretion, which said Fines should be yearly bestowed on the reparation of the Walls of the said City.

Regna Regum 10. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1518.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Crudg
  • Reynold Russell
  • John Maris
  • Negell Collin
  • John Michell

Bicton was given by William the Conque∣rour, to William Porto one of his Servants, Henry the ••irst gave it to one John sir∣named Janitor, of his Office, who by Te∣nure of these Lands, was to keep the com∣mon Prison within the County of Devon, Galfrid le Balstar held Land by the same Service in the time of King Edward the Se∣cond, from which name by Sackvill this Land came to Henry Copleston Esquire, whose Grandson sold it to the aforesaid Sir Thomas Dennis, Ann one of his Daughters and Co-heirs, being married to Sir Henry Roll Knight, from whom to that worthy Gentleman Dennis Roll Esquire, as by he∣reditary right, this descended; And now Sir John Roll, Knight of the Bath, enjoys the same in the right of his Lady Florence one of the Daughters and Co heirs of the said Dennis Roll, here the Gaol of the County was wont to be kept, but the place being of no great strength 'twas removed within the Walls of this City at the lower part of the Castle-garden where it still con∣tinues.

This year the King added the word (Octavus) to his style, as Henricus Octavus Dei Gratia, &c.

Regna Regum 11. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1519.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Jeffery Lewes
  • William Shapton
  • Richard Martin
  • John Awells
  • Richard Andrew

The goods of one John Jones attainted for Murther being seized on for the Cities use were remitted to his Widow on the payment of a small Fine.

John Beblew dis-franchized for suing John Northbrook (both Freemen of this City)

at the common Law, and out of the Jurisdi∣ction of this Court, contrary to his Oath.

The pay formerly made for Queen Mawdt obit was at present respited, and afterwards utterly abolished.

Regna Regum 12. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1520.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Broadmere
  • Richard Russel
  • Richard Verny
  • John Harris
  • John Blackaller

All Freemen ordered to live within the City on pain of dis-franchisement.

John Moor Fined for breaking of the Cities Pipes, and letting out of the water.

Richard Ratcliff Fined forty shillings for suffering strangers to sell Wares within his house, and for colouring of Foraigners goods.

Regna Regum 13. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1521.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Nosworthy
  • William Bennet
  • Christopher Lam∣bert
  • Thomas Hunt
  • John Buller

This year the King added to his style (Fidei Defensor.)

This Mayor was a very wise Man, profes∣sing the Laws of the Realm, who governed the City so well, as that none, or few be∣fore him did better, preferring the welfare of the publick before his own private af∣fairs, reformed many abuses, and established many good orders herein: First, he recti∣fied the great disorders of the Courts, as well the King's Court, as the Provost's Court, the Attorneys whereof he caused to be sworn for their just dealings in their Clyents causes, he caused a great Presse with leaves, locks and keys, to be made in the Council-Chamber, for the safe keeping of the Re∣cords of the City, which heretofore lay scattered abroad, and thereby all of them from the Conquest to the Reign of King Henry the Third were lost, he prescribed and set down the duties of every particular Offi∣cer within the City, and saw the observation thereof. There happening a dearth, or scarcity of Corn, for the ease of the poor Commons, he made good provision, and laid it up in a store-house, which got him the love of the people, all the days of his life

thereafter. He also reduced the Corn∣market to be kept at certain hours, and hanged up a Bell to be rung at the beginning and close of the said Markets, and about the middle to be tolled: First, that the Citi∣zens and Inhabitants hereof should supply their wants, and then Foraigners should buy. He was likewise very careful to see the Assize of Bread and Ale well kept, and much delighted in Hospitality; In all things he did so well demean him∣self, as that he was honoured of the best, reverenced of the Inferiour, and generally beloved of all.

Regna Regum 14. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1522.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Duke
  • William Hurst
  • Robert Hooker
  • John Way
  • Robert Smith

Notandum est quod nulla navis applicans in••ra portum Civitatis Exoniens••s potuit se exoner are absque licentia prius obtenta Ma∣joris seu Receptoris Civitatis predictae sub poenâ forisfacturae omnium bonorum & Merchandizarum.

Goods seised on as forfeited for non-pay∣ment of the Town Custom duties, and com∣position made for the same.

A controversie happened between the Parishioners of St. Mary the Moor, and one John Bonefant, touching a Tenement in South-gate-street, whereof one Richard Russel, one of the Common Council of this City, was a Feoffee in trust for the said Parish, and when the cause came to trial, Bonefant produced a Release made by the said Russell, whereby the Parishioners lost their Land; The Chamber not liking such untrusty dealings of any of their Members, called him before them, and finding that he had betrayed a trust reposed in him for the Poor, dismissed him of their Society, and dis-franchized him of the liberties of the City.

Regna Regum 15. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1523.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Symons
• Thomas Hunt
  • John Britnall
  • Richard Faux
  • Roger Luxton
  • John Holmer

This John Symons died, 27. Septembris, being Tuesday, and the next day after his Election, and Thomas Hunt was chosen to supply the Office until William Hurst the new Mayor Elected, did return from Lon∣don and take his Oath, in whose absence, the rest of the Officers then chosen, were sworn according to the ancient Custom of the City.

Bishop Oldham died 25. Junii, and lies buried in a Chappell on the South-side of the Quire of his own Church, built on pur∣pose for his Interment, dying excommu∣nicated.

John Voysey, alias Herman, Doctor of the Laws and Dean of this Church was by the King (being his Chaplain in Ordinary, and Dean of his Chappell) 23. Julii, preferred to this Bishoprick, and afterwards made Lord President of Wales, and had the Go∣vernment of the King's eldest Daughter the Lady Mary Princess of Wales, and after∣wards Queen of England, whose Godfather he was.

Bishop Voysey and the Earl of Devon sent to Dover to receive the King of Denmark.

Regna Regum 16. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1524.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Hurst
  • Henry Hamlyn
  • William Buckenam
  • John Woolcott
  • William Davy

One Joan Luter a common Strumpet, be∣ing frequently admonished of her debauch∣ed Life and Conversation, and not reform∣ing the same, This Mayor went in person to her house, brought her thence, and committed her to Ward, that she might re∣ceive due punishment for her said offences, her Lovers and Companions hearing the news, used all means possible to prevent the same, who seeing they could not prevail with the Mayor to inlarge their Harlot, attempt∣ed to rescue the Prisoner, insomuch that William Somaster then Sword-bearer, attend∣ing his Master the Mayor in the High-street, for his defence was enforced to draw his

Sword, and in fight defeated the said Lo∣vers, whereupon their Wench was sent to the House of Correction, and afterwards whipped openly at the Carts Tail.

Regna Regum 17. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1525.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Bennet
  • Robert Buller
  • John Winter
  • William Holmer
  • John Tuckfield

The Lord Henry Courteney Earl of De∣von created Marquess of Exeter, and short∣ly afterwards beheaded.

The Farm of Weapons (here forfeited for breaking of the King's Peace) was de∣vised to Richard Faux.

Several Writs of ne Molestando sent to Bristol, to discharge the duty of Town Cu∣stom pretended to be due to them from the Freemen of this City, from the payment whereof by sundry Charters they are ex∣empted.

Regna Regum 18. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1526.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Henry Hamlyn
  • Robert Hooker
  • Nicholas Lymett
  • John Trub••dy
  • William Hussy

William Hussy one of the Bailiffs, neg∣lecting to keep his Dinner according to a former Order in that behalf made, was therefore Fined 4 l. and paid it accor∣dingly.

Regna Regum 19. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1527.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Britnall
  • John Blackaller
  • John Croft
  • John Seller
  • John Duck

The Custom was pleaded, touching a Childs portion, and 'twas proved that if any Freeman died, leaving a Wife and Children, his goods were to be divided into three equal parts, whereof the Widow was to have one third part, the Children another third part, and the Executor to have the other third part; but in case he leaveth Children, and no Wife, then are the goods to be divided into two equal parts, whereof the Children are to have one moiety, and the Executor or Administrator is to have the other moiety, or halfendeal of the said goods. Rot. 36.

John Broadmere late Mayor, and now one of the Aldermen of this City, obstinately refusing to render an Accompt, and to pay what he owed them, And being often sum∣moned

to attend them, and refusing, was Fi∣ned ten Marks, and required forthwith to appear and submit himself, on pain of dis∣franchisement, which he did accordingly; A good precedent when Magistrates with∣out respect of Persons thus impartially ad∣minister justice.

Regna Regum 20. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1528.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Buller
  • Gilbert Kirk
  • John Maynard
  • William Tothill
  • Robert Whitread

Goods of a Felon on his Attainder for∣feited to the City, and seized on accordingly.

John Northbrook distrained for non-payment of his Shop Fine.

Two Freemen hereof, for suing two other Freemen in the King's Bench out of the Ju∣risdiction of this Court, for matters properly here determinable, contrary to their Oaths, were both dis-franchised.

Another for the like offence submitted to a Fine.

Ordered that the presentments be week∣ly estreated, and brought into the Mayor's Court by the Serjeants at Mace, which they refusing to do, are to lose their Offices.

By the Custom of this City, every person condempned in any Action within the Courts hereof, ought to pay the Serjeants at Mace, for levying of the same, a penny of every shilling, if the condempnation be not a∣bove 40 s. if it exceeds 40 s. the party condempned shall pay twelve pence of every pound.

Regna Regum 21. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1529.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Hooker
  • William Peryam
  • Thomas Spurway
  • Robert Turner
  • Robert Tooker

John Breknoll for abusing John Thomas with slanderous words in the Council Cham∣ber (being both Members thereof) was Fi∣ned, and paid accordingly 40 s.

John You another Member of this Society, in respect of his great Age and Impotency, was on his petition dismissed hence.

John Ryse Treasurer of this Church, builded the new Calendar-hay within St. Peter's Close.

Regna Regum 22. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1530.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Blackaller
  • Richard Martin
  • Thomas Prestwood
  • Richard Mawditt
  • Stephen Larimore

A pension of twenty shillings per An∣num, by Patent under the Common Seal of the City granted to Anthony Hertney (Surveyor to the Marquess of Exeter) for his Life.

This year the King added in the end of his style (Supremum caput Ecclesiae An∣glicanae.)

Regna Regum 23. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1531.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Gilbert Kirk
  • Hugh Paige
  • Thomas Bonefant
  • William Chanon
  • Edward Sheer

The last Wills and Testaments of John Nosworthy and Thomas Andrew late May∣ors of this City, according to the ancient Custom hereof were here proved in the King's Court held at the Guild-hall.

Thomas Bennet a Master of Arts, was condemned of Heresie, and a Writ de Hae∣retico comburendo, being brought to Sir Thomas Dennis Knight, Sheriff of the Coun∣ty of Devon, commanded a stake to be e∣rected in Southen-hay in order to the said Bennet's execution, which the Chamber would not suffer, and therefore was carryed to Livery-dole, and there burned to death, In which place the said Sheriff afterwards Founded and Erected a fair Alms-house for twelve aged Men to inhabit, allotting to each of them, a low Room, and a Chamber over the same, and a little plat of ground for a Garden, all enclosed with a Wall, and twelve pence a piece, weekly for their maintenance, with a Gown; and a hun∣dred Faggots yearly for ever; And a de∣cent Chappel within the said House, and a Chaplain to read Prayers daily therein unto them.

Regna Regum 24. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1532.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Peryam
  • Thomas Hoig
  • John Tuck field
  • Roger Blackall
  • William Takle

A Pale erected in St. Peter's Close, be∣tween St. Martin's Church, and the Sub-Dean's House, which was by the Chamber ordered to be taken down, and accordingly done by giving notice thereof to the Dean and Chapter of this Church, it being a nu∣sance, or encroachment.

Regna Regum 25. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1533.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Martin
  • John Thomas
  • Humphry Andrew
  • Richard Rateliff
  • William Burges

The eldest Son of every Member of the Common Council hereof, may claim, and have his Freedom in the life-time of his Father.

A pension of four pounds per Annum, by Patent granted to Thomas Cromwell E∣squire, one of the King's Privy Council, du∣ring his Life under the Common Seal of the said City.

Another pension of five Marks per An∣num, by Patent likewise granted under the said Seal to Sir William Courteney Knight, for his Life.

Regna Regum 26. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1534.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Britnall
  • Thomas Hunt
  • Richard Colwell
  • John Rixley
  • John Shelder

Thomas Carew (Son to Baron Carew, that was slain with the shot of a Gun at Tur∣wyn, as he sate in Council) a proper young Gentleman seeking preferment by the Wars, fell in favour with my Lord of Surrey, Lord High Admiral under this King, and served at Floden-field, where a Scottish Knight challenging to fight with any En∣glish-man, prayed the Lord Admirall, that he might answer him, which granted, he soon met his Antagonist in the Field, and with great applause vanquished him. Af∣terwards attending the Lord Admiral riding to discover the Country, espyed a band of Scots at some distance approaching towards them, who (fearing a surprize) hasined to a Bridge, but by the way Mr. Carew intreated the Lord Admirall to exchange Apparel with him, whereby (if need required) he

might the better provide for himself, which done, and he richly Armed with my Lord Admirall's Armour, turned his Horse ath'wart the Bridge, so that none could well pass, by which means the Lord Admirall escaped the Enemy, and he the while stoutly defended himself, but in fine, was taken pri∣soner, and so carried to Dunbar Castle in Scotland, where he was well entertained by the Lady of the said Castle, who had a Bro∣ther Prisoner in England, in hope of an ex∣change, which was soon effected; on his re∣turn home, the Lord Admiral, made him his Vice-Admiral, and shewed him all re∣spect possible. This Gentleman being a Native hereof, and descended of so worthy a Family, I held it necessary to render him in this place thus much of his deserved right.

Regna Regum 27. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1535.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Hurst
  • Thomas Spurway
  • Bennet Clubb
  • John Lane
  • Nicholas Walrond

The Court Rolls of this year are all wanting.

Here died a multitude of people through the infection of the Plague.

Every Freeman that takes an Apprentice ought to Inroll his Indenture with the Town-Clark on pain of five shillings.

Regna Regum 28. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1536.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Blackaller
  • John Buller
  • William Burgoyn
  • Peter Stretch
  • John Allen

Towards the end of this Man's Mayoralty, the King by his Letters Patent under the Great Seal of England, dated 3. Augusti 29. Regni, constituted this City a County of it self, dividing it from the County of Devon, and thereby granted them all Liberties and Priveleges belonging to the same.

A voluntary Benevolence and Contributi∣on made by the Inhabitants of the County of Devon, towards the building of Cowley-Bridge.

Regna Regum 29. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1537.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Hunt
  • William Buckenam
  • William Smith
  • John Peter
  • William Berryman

William Jourden was indicted, found guilty, and condemned for high Treason, before Sir Richard Pollard Knight, a Com∣missioner for that purpose appointed under the Great Seal of England, who sate in trial of the said offence in the house of John Croston Register, in St. Mary Arches-lane within this City.

There fell abundance of Rain, which made the Waters so high and violent, as that one of the peers of Exbridge fell down, In the Evening of the day precedent, one John Cove (who had been at Doncaster under the command of the Marquess of Exeter) was returned home to his house beyond the said Bridge, and the same night being in his Bed, one end of his house next to the wa∣ter side fell down, his Servants in the Chamber over him in bed a sleep fell into the River and were drowned, but he and his Wife lying in a low Room, were carry∣ed into the River bed and all, he command∣ed his Wife not to stir, and he using some∣times his hands, and then his Feet instead of Oars, kept himself on the West side of the River, out of the violent stream, there gly∣ding, and (through God's great mercy) got an Hillock, where the Waters were shallow, and so both recovered the Shore in safety.

Regna Regum 30. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1538.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Henry Hamlyn
  • Robert Tooker
  • Nicholas Reev
  • John Paramore
  • John Manustephin

This Mayor was the first devisor that the weekly Markets for Wool, Yarn, and Ker∣sies were here Erected, for the compassing whereof he waded through difficulties; not only with his dissenting Brethren at first, but also with the Inhabitants of the Town of Crediton, who for a while did much im∣pugn the same.

Henry Marquess of Exeter, and the Lady Gerthrud his Marchioness, were both Arraigned, found guilty, and condemned of

High Treason, and 12. Decembris was he Executed for the same, but the Lady was reprieved.

John Bonefant one of the Attorneys of this City, 10. Augusti then next following, was hanged, drawn, and quartered in Sou∣then-hay, for the like offence.

Regna Regum 31. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1539.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Gilbert Kirk
  • Thomas Prestwood
  • Griffith Amerideth
  • Moris Levermore
  • William Lott

About the end of November one of the middle Arches of Exbridge fell down, and was again speedily Erected by the Bridge-Warden, towards which reparation he bought great stones at the Priory of St. Nicholas, Founded by William the Conque∣rour, and (lately deceased) whereby a Prophecy (long before reported) was ful∣filled, sc. That the River of Exe should run under St. Nicholas Church.

An Act of Porliament procured for the raising of a new work or Haven for the better conveyance of Goods in Boats and Barges to and from this City.

Regna Regum 32. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1540.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Spurway
  • John Midwinter
  • Richard Sweet
  • Robert Cotton
  • John Thomas

Consuctudo Civitatis Exoniens••s est quod omnia terrae & Tenementa insra eandem & suburbia ejusdem sunt divisibilia & lega∣bilia,

John Potell dis-franchised for making his Apprentice Free before the end of his term.

Small was the resort in the beginning to the Yarn Market, but the house being built, it encreased; which did not a little trouble the Crediton Men (having used their utmost endeavours to interrupt this settle∣ment) fearing hereby that their Market (formerly the only Market in these Western parts, for the sale of Kersies, Wool, and Yarn) would be much neglected, if not ut∣terly destroyed, They brought the matter in question before the Lords of the Council, and Entitled the Bishop of the Diocess there∣with,

but in fine, they had the repulse, and the Market here continued to be one of the greatest benefits accruing to the said City, ten thousand pound weekly being therein bestowed in Serges.

The King was here proclaimed King of Ireland, formerly called Lord of Ire∣land.

Regna Regum 33. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1541.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Buckenam
  • John Way
  • John Peryam
  • John Macy
  • Robert Sweet

A young Child named Thomas Hunt, standing near to the wheel of an Horse-mill (which Nicholas Reev Brewer, had e∣rected to the great dislike of the Millers) was by mischance come within the compass of the cog-wheel, and therewith torn in pieces; And on an Inquisition taken, 'twas found that the said Wheel was the cause of the Child's death, whereupon the said Mill was forthwith demolished, and the Horse as a Deodand, seized on to the Cities use.

Regna Regum 34. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1542.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Buller
  • John Woolcott
  • John Drake
  • Christopher Potter
  • Richard Limbear

Goods forfeited for non-payment of the duty of the Town Custom, and composition made for the same.

Goods of a Felon on his Attainder forfeited to the City, and seized on by the Sheriff.

Robert Bridgman Fined for counterfeiting the seal of the Leather.

John Row Junior, Fined for selling Lea∣ther unsealed in the open Market.

Regna Regum 35. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1543.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Tooker
  • John Holmer
  • John Hurst
  • William Parsons
  • William Downman

The Spanish Embassadour taking this City in his way towards London; This Mayor at his own charge lodged, and ho∣nourably entertained him and his whole company in his own house, during their abode here, being the space of three days.

Goods seized as forfeited for non-entry of the Town Custom.

Ordered that the Sheriff of this City and County for executing of a common pro∣cess for a Freeman, shall demand and take but Twelve pence, and for an Inhabitant but Sixteen pence.

Ordered that the Sheriff do make up his Accompt yearly, between Michaelmas and Christmas.

Regna Regum 36. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1544.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Prestwood
  • John Maynard
  • John Webb
  • William Halse
  • Hugh Pope

At the Mayor's Election, all Freemen of the City ought to be present and give their Voices upon pain (without a reasonable excuse) of dis-franchisement.

The Commons of this City gave a free benevolence towards the reparation of the Walls.

The New-haven or Water-course of Exe, was now begun to be made, towards the charges whereof, most part of the Parish Churches of this City gave some portion of their Plate, amounting in the whole, to nine hundred ounces of silver, par∣cel gilt.

Sir Thomas Bodley (the honourable Founder of the publick Library in the Ʋ∣niversity of Oxford, a great restorer of Learning, and a munificent Benefactor hereunto) was 2. Martii born here,

Regna Regum 37. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1545.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Hurst
  • Nicholas Lymett
  • Robert Midwinter
  • Henry Booth
  • John Berry

Shop Fines imposed upon sundry Foraign∣ers inhabiting within the City.

Part of Cowley Bridge fell down.

Regna Regum 38. Henry. the 8. An. D. 1546.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Britnall
  • John Tuck field
  • John Stowell
  • Edward Bridgman
  • Thomas Grigg

Goods seized on as forfeited, being laid on Land without Licence, the Town Custom duty not discharged, nor agreement made for the same.

Januarii 28. the King died, and his only Son Edward the Sixth, of the Age of nine years, was proclaimed King.

Regna Regum 1. Edw. the 6. An. D. 1547.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Midwinter
  • John Drake
  • Thomas Skidmore
  • John Bodley
  • John Blackall

Goods seized as Foraign bought and sold, and redeemed by a Fine,

Nicholas Reev one of the Common Council, for several misdemeanours dismissed of the said Society.

Nicholas Lymett another Member of the said Society, being blind, was on his petiti∣on likewise dismissed.

Regna Regum 2. Edw. the 6. An. D. 1548.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Blackaller
  • William Tothill
  • Jeffery Arundell
  • Henry Maunder
  • John Tocker

From the 10^th, day of June, to the 6^th, day of August then next following, by the insurrection of the Commons of Devon and Cornwall, this City was so strictly besieged, especially for 35. days, and that albeit for the last 12. days, the Citizens lived on Horse-bread, and Horse-flesh, being miserably pinched with Famine, yet remained they faithful to their Liege Lord and Soveraign The King; and in fine, by the valour of John Lord Russel (whom the King sent hi∣ther as General of an Army for their deli∣verance) the Enemy was vanquished; In reward of which great service thus perform∣ed by the City, the King bestowed on it his Mannor of Exiland, adjoyning to the same and parcel of the Suburbs thereof, and re∣newed their Charter, of which deliverance, an Anniversary is here solemnly and thankfully observed on the 6th. day of August.

Regna Regum 3. Edw. the 6. An. D. 1549.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Tuck field
  • William Smith
  • Richard Prestwood
  • William Reynolds
  • Thomas Lambert

This Bishop Voysey through the whole course of his Life appeared Court-like and bountiful, which in the end turned not so much to his credit, as the spoil of the Church, for of two and twenty Lordships which his Predecessors had enjoyed, and left to him of a great yearly revenue, he left

but Three to his Successor, and those also leased out; And where he found fourteen Mansion-houses, excellently well furnished, he left but one of them behind him, and that very bare and naked, robbed of all its Fur∣niture, and yet charged with sundry Fees and Annuities, by which means this Bi∣shoprick sometimes accounted one of the best, is now become one of the meanest in Temporal Lands, who having governed this Church about twenty six years, sur∣rendred it into the King's hands: Where∣upon

Miles Coverdale (who the year imme∣diately precedent attended upon the Lord Russell in the service of the commotion) was at Lambeth, 20. Sept. consecrated Bishop hereof by Thomas Cranmer, Arch-Bishop of Canterbury.

The City purchased from the Crown, the Fee or Mannor of St. Nicholas within this City; a Priory lately dissolved by Act of Parliament.

Two Citizens for colouring of Foraign∣ers goods were dis-franchised.

Regna Regum 4. Edw. the 6. An. D. 1550.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Prestwood
  • John Hurst
  • Walter Staplehill
  • Peter Lake
  • Thomas Beaufit••

The bounds and limits of the County were by Act of Parliament ascertained and confirmed.

Bishop Coverdals translated the Bible from Hebrew and Greek into English, and being unwilling to be disturbed in his stu∣dy, procured from Oxford, one Robert Weston Doctor of the Civil Law to be his Chancellour (who was afterwards Lord Chancellour of Ireland) unto whom he com∣mitted his Consistory, and the whole charge of his Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, allowing him not only all the Fees incident thereunto, but also lodged and entertained him, and his whole Family, and besides gave him a yearly pension of forty pound, and having

well governed this Church about three years space, King Edward died, and the Crown descending to Queen Mary, Religion was altered, and he deprived of his Bishoprick, and went beyond the Seas to the King of Denmark, by, and under whom he was pro∣tected, where having a while remained, went again into Germany to the Palsgrave, who most kindly received him, and replaced him in his former Benefice of Burgh-saber (where in his younger days he was settled) and there continued until the Death of Queen Mary, and then returned into En∣gland, but would never return to his Bi∣shoprick, albeit it was reserved and often proffered him, but lived a private Life in London, still exercising his Function as a Minister of the Gospel, and 20. Maii 7 Eli∣zabeth, 1565. there died, and lies buried in St. Bartholomew's Church, behind the Royal Exchange; In whose Memory, this ensuing Epitaph was Erected.

Hic tandem requiemque ferens finemque laborum. Ossa Coverdali mortua tumbus habet, Exoniae qui praesul erat dignissimus olim Insignis v••••ae vir probitate suae, Octoginta annos grandaevus vixit, & unus Indignum p••ssus saepius exilium, Sic demum varin jaciatum casibus, ista Excepit gremio terra benigna suo.

Regna Regum 5. Edw. the 6. An. D. 1551.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Hurst
  • Moris Levermore
  • John Strobridg
  • Henry Harris
  • Robert Herwood

A Commission was sent hither directed to this Mayor, and also to Miles Bishop of Exon, Thomas Prestwood, and others, for the taking an Inventory of all the Plate, Jewels, Goods, and Ornaments whatsoever, belonging to any Church within this City and County, whereof the said Commissio∣ners

prayed that there might be deducted out of their Certificate, the value of a∣bout a thousand ounces of Plate, which some of the said Parishes had formerly given to the said City towards the making of the new work or Haven.

Goods seized as forfeited for non-entry of the Town Custom.

Regna Regum 6. Edw. the 6. An. D. 1552.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Tothill
  • John Peryam
  • Thomas Spicer
  • John Smith
  • Richard Gifford

This Mayor had successively two Wives, and had Issue by them six and thirty Children.

A pension of forty shillings per An∣num, by Patent under the Common Seal hereof, was granted to Sir Peter Carew Knight.

Margery Ratcliff Widow, for colouring of Foraigners Goods, was Fined Forty shillings.

Julii 26. The King died, and Mary the Eldest Daughter of King Henry the Eighth, was proclaimed Queen, the 19. of the same month.

Regna Regum 1. Q. Mary. An. D. 1553.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Smith
  • Walter Staplehill
  • John Peter
  • John Dyer
  • Thomas Richardson

After the deprivation of Bishop Cover∣dale, Bishop Voysey was again restored to this See, who being above one hundred years of Age, in a pang died suddenly in his own house, going to his Close-stool in the night season, and lies buried in Sutton Colfield Church in Warwick-shire, under a fair mo∣nument, whereon his Effigies and Arms are Engraven, and on a label thus— Dextra Dei exaltavit me, with this Epitaph— Orate pro anima Johannis Voysey alias Herman nu∣per Praelati Ecclesiae Exoniae.

None but Freemen and Inhabitants of this City, ought to be chosen to serve in Par∣liament as Citizens hereof.

Regna Regum 2. Q. Mary. An. D. 1554.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Midwinter
  • Griffith Amerideth
  • Michael Brown
  • William May
  • John Cogan

This Mayor built the little Conduit in South-gate-street.

Goods forfeited to the City by a Felo de se, and also of an attainted person for Fe∣lony, and seized on accordingly.

Queen Mary married to Philip King of Spain, 25. Julii.

John Hooker Gentleman, the first Cham∣berlain of this City.

Regna Regum 3. Q. Mary. An. D. 1555.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Moris Levermore
  • John Peter
  • William Selden
  • John Spark
  • Peter Tross

Sir John Pollard Knight, admitted to the Freedom and Liberties of this City, and chosen one of the Citizens hereof to serve in Parliament, wherein he did very good service for the City.

Goods seized as forfeited for non-entry of the Town Custom.

Regna Regum 4. Q. Mary. An. D. 1556.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Staplehill
  • Robert Midwinter
  • Richard Hellyard
  • Stephen Vilvain
  • John Howell

James Turbervill 1. May, was consecra∣ted Bishop of this Church, wherein he conti∣nued for the space of two years and half, e∣ven 'till the Death of Queen Mary, and then being deprived, afterwards lived a private life. He obtained by the Queens grant, a restitution of the Mannour of Cre∣diton, sold by Bishop Voysey, and annexed it to his Church. but afterwards 'twas again a∣lienated by Bishop Babington.

The Council Chamber was circled round with Wainscot.

The Earl of Bedford coming hither was very honourably entertained.

The Cloth-Market kept in North-gate-street, from the corner of Waterbearer-street, down to the Gate.

The Merchant Adventurers trading to France, by the Queens Charter were In∣corporated.

Regna Regum 6. Q. Mary. An. D. 1557.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Peter
  • John Blackall
  • Eustice Olliver
  • Thomas Marshall
  • Robert Chaff

Agnes Priest, a poor silly Woman of the County of Cornwall, about 54. years of Age, 15. Novembris was burned to death in Southenhay for her Religion, denying the real presence in the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, and saying that the same was but a sign or figure of Christ's body, and affirm∣ing that no person doth eat really the body of Christ, but spiritually. Her own Hus∣band and Children were her greatest per∣secutors, from whom she fled, for that they would force her to be present at mass; After her condemnation, she refused to re∣ceive any money from well affected people, telling them, that she was going to a City, where money had no mastery.

Regna Regum 5. Q. Mary. An. D. 1558.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Buller
  • Richard Prestwood
  • Simon Knight
  • Thomas Chappell
  • Edward Lymett

The Company of Bakers presented one to be their Master who was no Freeman of the said City, for which offence they were Fined.

Leathern Buckets, Ladders and Crooks were here provided in readiness, in case of any fire happening.

Novembris 17. The Queen died, and Elizabeth the youngest Daughter of King Henry the Eighth, was proclaimed Queen, and in January next following, Crowned.

Regna Regum 1. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1559.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Midwinteo
  • John B••r••more
  • John Woolcott
  • James Walker
  • Hubert Colwell
  • William Chappell

Upon the death of John Paramore late Receiver General of the City, John Woolcott was elected in his stead to supply that Office for the residue of the year.

Presently after the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth, Bishop Turbervil was deprived of his Bishoprick, and committed to prison.

William Alleigh born at Wickham in the County of Buckingham, and bred first at Eaton, then in King's Colledge in Cambridge, whence he was preferred and became Le∣cturer in St. Pauls, London (an ancient Office founded in that and many other Ca∣thedrals

to read Divinity) whose learned Le∣ctures are extant in Print, was afterwards consecrated 14. Julii, Bishop of this Diocess, and being accompanied with the Earl of Bedford came hither, and at the Broad-gate by the Mayor and his Brethren was courte∣ously received.

The Queen out of the great respect she had to this Bishop, sent him yearly a silver cup for a New-years gift.

This Mayor very much opposed this Bi∣shop when he brought a Commission to be a Justice of the Peace within the said City, contrary to the Charters and Liberties thereof.

The troublesome suits in Law between the Corporation of Merchants and the Freemen hereof now began.

Regna Regum 2. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1560.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Blackall
  • John Dyer
  • Richard Gibb
  • Richard Haslewood
  • Jeffery Thomas

The Pulpit in the Quire of St. Peter's Church was now erected.

John Rainsby a Freeman hereof for certain misdemeanours was dis-franchised.

Thomas Fursdon a Freeman, for suing a∣nother Freeman out of the Liberties hereof; was also dis-franchised.

William Ward a Freeman dis-franchised for suing two other Freemen of this City, in the Bishop's consistory Court for matters de∣terminable in her Majesties Court, and on his submission restored again.

Regna Regum 3. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1561.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Hurst
  • Hugh Pope
  • Thomas Prestwood
  • Ralph Duckenfield
  • Gilbert Saymell

The Queen granted the City a Charter under her great Seal for Orphans, which in the Fifth year of Her Majesties Reign was confirmed by Act of Parliament.

The High-School, near the little Conduit in the High-street here, by a common con∣tribution at the request of Mr. Williams the Schoolmaster, was new builded, cieled and seated.

Nicholas Marks dis-franchised for suing a Freeman out of the Jurisdiction of this Court.

Regna Regum 4. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1462.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Peter
  • Edward Bridgman
  • Philip Yard
  • William Grigg
  • William Lant

The Mayor and Aldermen of this City by the Queens Letters Patent bearing date,7. Nevembris, have power given them to place poor people in the Alms-house called the Combrew; And also to appoint pensi∣ons to four poor Men belonging to St John's Hospital within the East-gate of the said City, in haec verba—

Elizabetha Dei Gratia, Angliae, Franciae, & Hiberniae Regina, Fidei Defensor, &c.

Omnibus ad quos praesentes literae pervenerint salutem,

cum a tempore quo in contrarium me∣moria hominum non existit in Civitate nostra Exoniensi exstiterunt duodecim pauperes sive Eleemosynarii in duodecim parvis Messuagiis scituatis & existentibus in quodam loco vocato le Combrew infra dictam Civitatem, & qui∣libet corum duodecim pro tempore existente per totum idem tempus habuerunt & habere consueverunt, duranti vita sua, qualibet septimana septem denarios eis allocatos pro sustentatione sua. & pro manutentione pau∣perum ejusdem Civitatis imperpetuum, ex fundatione cujusdam Domini Willielmi Bon∣vile, cumque etiam per totum idem tempus existunt infra eandem Civitatem quatuor alii pauperes sive Eleemosynarii quorum quilibet per se pro tempore existente similiter habuit viginti unum solidos & octo denarios per Annum duranti vita sua pro sustentatione corundem quatuor pauperum nuper petitos ex fundatione nuper Prioris & Conventus nuper Hospitalis Sancti Johannis Baptistae infra portam orientalem dictae Civitatis, & quiae vera & considerata scientia hujusmodi Elee∣mosynarum infra Civitatem praedictam super mortem cujuslibet talium pauperum est melius cognita Majori & Aldermannis dictae Civi∣tatis

Exoniensis pro tempore existentibus, dedimus & concessimus, & per presentes literas nostras patentes damus & concedimus pro nobis & successoribus nostris Majori, Ballivi•• & Communitati Civitatis praedictae & sue∣cessoribus suis quod Major & Aldermanni dictae Civitatis vel Major pars eorundem qui pro tempore erunt, habeant plenam potestatent Jurisdictionem & Awhoritatem, & quod possint & valeant ad omnia tempus & tempora imposterum super mortem cujuslibet praedicto∣rum pauperam, vel aliter per discretiones suas nominare, instituere & appunctuare alium & alios de pauperibus & Eleemosynariis dictae Civitatis, quondo contigerit super defaltam aut vacationem alicujus corum per mortem decedentis vel aliter ad dictum Messuagiunt & Messuagia locum & locos secundum intentiones praedictae fundationis, & illum & illot sic per praefatos Majorem & Aldermannos nominatos, institutos seu appunctuatos haberet & gauderet, haberent & gauderent Messuagia praedicta cum pertinentiis, ac omnia aliae sustentationes & proficua quaecunque se∣cundum tenorem praedictam seperalium fun∣dationum, Ita videlicet quod supervisor, Re∣ceptor aut Seneschalli nostri seu successorum nostrorum, aut aliquis alius sive aliqui alii ad aliquod in praemissis faciendum sive exi∣gendum imposterum non ingrediantur seu in∣tromittant, nec eorum aliquis intromittat; nec aliqua praemissa partium facienda facere presumant seu eorum aliquis presumat in perturbationem praemissorum ullo modo, proviso semper quod bene licebit nobis & successoribus nostris omnino imposterum infra duo•• menses post mortem cujus••••et praedictae pau∣perum per Billam signatam nominare & appunctudre unum alium vel alios de pau∣peribus dictae Civitatis, qui pro tempore fuerint ad praedictum locum vel locos, quando evenerit per mortem, vacationem, vel aliter,

Aliquo clauso vel Articulo in presentibus non obstante. In cujus rei testimonium has literas nostras fieri fecimus patentes,

Teste me ipsa apud Westmonasterium Septimo die Novembris, Anno Regni Nostri Quarto.

Regna Regum 5. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1563.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Peryam
  • Thomas Richardson
  • George Peryman
  • Henry Ellicott
  • Richard Prowse

Goods seized as Foraign bought and sold within St. Peter's Church-yard, and com∣position made for the same.

All persons placed in Alms-houses, within this City or Suburbs thereof, are daily to resort unto the Cathedral Church at the time of Divine Service.

The Plague of Pestilence being in Lon∣don, no goods brought thence were per∣mitted to be brought hither, and St. Ni∣cholas Fair was for this year discon∣tinued.

Regna Regum 6. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1564.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Moris Levermore
  • John Smith
  • Thomas May
  • Andrew Geer
  • John Web••

Hugh Pope being Elected Mayor, and re∣fusing the Office, was therefore Fined, and another chosen,

An annuity of 10 l. per Annum, by Pa∣tent under the Cities Common Seal granted to Sir William Cecill (afterwards made Lord Treasurer) in remuneratione servitii.

Another annuity of 20. marks per An∣num in like manner granted to Jeffery Tothill in remuneratione servitii praes••it••.

Regna Regum 7. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1565.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Woolcott
  • Robert Chaff
  • Thomas Bruerton
  • Robert Lambell
  • Alexander Trigg

This Mayor passed all the Offices to∣wards the Mayoralty about 22. years last past, when he was a Merchant flourishing with Wealth, but falling afterwards into decay, and no less in respect of his old Age, 'twas thought fit not to cast the Office of Mayoralty upon him, nevertheless the lot be∣ing now fallen to him, a fitting house was purposely provided for him, and the charge of keeping the same for this year was un∣dertaken by the Chamber, and defrayed ac∣cordingly.

Regna Regum 8. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1566.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Richardson
  • Simon Knight
  • Nicholas Martin
  • John Pope
  • Thomas Bird

The Exchequer of St. Peters 23. Octobris was robbed, but the Thieves were so honest, as that when they had carried home the mo∣ney, and finding the same to be more then they needed, returned the over-plus.

Regna Regum 9. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1567.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Smith
  • William Chappell
  • Thomas Martin
  • John Hutchins
  • John Jones

A voluntary collection here made of threescore pounds in money towards the reparation of St. Mary Michels Tower and Spire, the Weather-cock thereof being blown down.

Regna Regum 10. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1568.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Robert Chaff
  • Edward Lymett
  • John Levermove
  • Richard Newman
  • Roger Robinson

Calabear Weare by means of a great Frost was much in decay, and afterwards new made in a frame of Timber.

Regna Regum 11. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1569.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Chappel
  • Thomas Bruerton
  • John Pyle
  • William Hunt
  • John Collins

Bishop All••igh having well governed this Church nine years and upwards, 15. Apri∣lis departed this Life, and lies buried under a fair Marble stone in the Quire of his own Church with this Inscription thereon— Re∣verendus Pate•• Willielmus Alleigh Exonien∣sis Episcopus, Ace••rimus Evangelicae veritatis propugnator, morum probitate praecelebris, bonarum Disciplinarum mirabili scientia cla∣rus, in Christo Domino sub hoc marmore quiescit, obiit Decimo Quinto Aprilis, Anno Domini, 1570.

William Bradbridge Dean of Sarisbury was the next elected Bishop of this Church, and accordingly consecrated at Lambeth by Mathew Parker Arch-Bishop of Canter∣bury, 28. Aprilis.

The Plague reigning here, the chiefest Men of the City removed into the Country with their Families.

Regna Regum 12. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1570.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Simon Knight
  • William Tryvett
  • William Param••re
  • Hugh Wilsdon
  • Walter Jones

The Yarn Market was new builded.

Regna Regum 13. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1571.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Bruerton
  • Nicholas Martin
  • John Dorr
  • William Martin
  • William Monug∣well

Agnes the Wife of John Jones late of this City was burnt to death in Southen-hay, for poysoning her said Husband.

Regna Regum 14. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1572.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Pery••m
• John Blackall
  • Thomas Prestwood
  • Thomas Reymond
  • Henry James
  • Richard Sweet

This John Peryam towards the end of his Mayoralty, sc. 5. Septembris died, and John Blackall was elected Mayor in his place to perform that Office for the residue of the year.

Regna Regum 15. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1573.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Tryvett
  • George Peryaman
  • John Davy
  • Alexander Mayn
  • Thomas Chappel

A general Watch is here yearly kept on Midsomer-eve according to the ancient cu∣stom of the sayd City, a chief end whereof is for the cleansing of the Harness and Ar∣tillery.

Regna Regum 16. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1574.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Nicholas Martin
  • John Pope
  • John Peryam
  • John Sanford
  • Richard Harding

In the month of December there fell such a sudden storm of Hail, Wind and Thunder, as the like had not been heard or seen.

A pension of 40 s. per Annum, by Pa∣tent under the Common Seal granted to Sir Gawen Carew Knight for his Life, on whose decease the same was in like manner settled on Edmond Tremayn Esquire, to them both in reward of their good services done this City.

In an Isle at the East end of the Cathe∣dral Church there's a fair Tomb of Free∣stone with the Portraicture of Sir Peter Ca∣rew Knight, compleatly armed, who was

Brother to the Lord Carew of Clopton, sometime Lord President of Munster, af∣terwards Master of his Majesties Ordi∣nance, then Chamberlain to Queen Ann, and a Privy Counsellour, and lastly Earl of Totnes, both of them Sons to Dean Carew of this Cathedral Church, who was the Queens Chaplain in Ordinary, and endow∣ed with other dignities.

Regna Regum 17. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1575.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Peter
  • Richard Prows••
  • George Smith
  • Nicholas Spicer
  • Richard Beaufitz

A Freeman of this City being impleaded at Westminster for matters determinable here, our Charters for Cognizance of Pleas were sent up, and by Plea demanded, and the cause thereon was ordered to be tryed here.

Thomas Williams Esquire, serving in Par∣liament as one of our Citizens, was elected Speaker of the House of Commons, to whom was sent hence a present of 20 l. in gold in reward of his good service there done for this City, on whose death to sup∣ply his room in Parliament, Sir Peter Ca∣rew Knight, was here Elected as one of our Citizens.

Regna Regum 18. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1576.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Prestwood
• Robert Chaffe
  • Thomas Martin
  • Thomas Spicer
  • Lawrence Barcomb
  • John Choppell

This Thomas Presiwood in the beginning of his Mayoralty, sc. 28. Decemb. died, and Robert Chaff elected his Successor to execute that Office for the residue of the year.

For the more decent sitting of the Mayor and Justices in Court, the higher part of the Guild-hall was erected, seated and plaun∣ched.

Regna Regum 19. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1577.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• George Peryman
  • Michael Germin
  • John Hakewill
  • John Dod
  • John Field

Thomas Spicer of this City Merchant, on a Wager loaded two Hogsheads of Wine on a Horse, and carried them from one seller to another, about the space of a Furlong.

Bishop Bradbridg at his Benefice of

Newton-Ferrers in Devon, 27. Junii being alone, suddenly died, a Man only memora∣ble for this, that nothing memorable is re∣corded of him, saving that he well governed this Church about eight years, and lies bu∣ried in the North-side of the Quire of his said Church, near the high Altar.

Regna Regum 20. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1578.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Prowse
  • Jeffery Thomas
  • William Perry
  • Thomas Turbervill
  • William Shepherd

John Wolton sometime a Cannon Residen∣tiary of this Church, 24. Augusti was in∣stalled Bishop thereof by Edmond Grindall, Arch-Bishop of Canterbury.

The Guild-hall was new cieled and glazed, and before it a new Pump erected.

John Jones of this City Gold-smith, be∣stowed on the Mayor hereof a Bason and Ewer of silver parcell gilded of 30 l. va∣lue, for the use of the said Mayor and his Successors for ever for the Cities ho∣nour.

A house of Correction was here erected, towards which the Citizens gave liberally, whereof many of them afterwards re∣pented.

Regna Regum 21. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1579.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Chappell
• Simon Knight
  • Thomas Reymond
  • John Aplin
  • John Brushford
  • Peter Vilvain

This William Chappel died, 15. Decem∣bris, in whose place Simon Knight was cho∣sen to supply that Office for the remaining part of the year.

Regna Regum 22. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1580.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Bruerton
  • John Davy
  • Robert Webber
  • John Riggins
  • Nicholas Capenter

In the Month of October by the Queens Command, eleven Horsemen well arrayed with their whole Furniture, were sent into Ireland at the sole charges of the Bishop, Dean and Chapter.

In the same Month was here seen a Comet or Blazing star.

Regna Regum 23. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1581.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Martin
  • John Peryam
  • Henry Hull
  • Richard Dorchester
  • Henry Spurway

An Act of Parliament made that all Ga∣vel-kind Land within the Country of this City, shall be inheritable, as Lands at the Common Law, the charges whereof were defrayed by the City.

Sluces erected on the new work or Flaven, for the better conveyance of Wares and Merchandizes, to and from the said City.

Regna Regum 24. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1582.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Michael Germin
  • George Smith
  • John Howell
  • John Follet
  • John Moor

The Right Honourable William Earl of Bath, 7. Augusti, here married the Lady Elizabeth, Daughter to the Earl of Bedford, to whom the City presented a Bason and Ewer of silver gilded, and also made them a triumph in Southen-hay, in honour of their said Marriage.

Regna Regum 25. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1583.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Jeffery Thomas
  • William Martyn
  • Thomas Walker
  • Richard Jourden
  • Nicholas Errom

Every Inhabitants dwelling House being on fire, he forfeits 20 s. and for his Chim∣ney 6 s. 8 d. by the ancient custom of this City

Regna Regum 26. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1584.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Davy
  • John Levermore
  • John Prowse
  • Thomas Bridgman
  • Christ••pher Spic••r

In the Month of September, Don An∣thonio King of Portugal, being driven out of his own Countrey by Philip King of Spain, arrived at Plymouth, and upon St. Michael's day came to this City, who with his retinue (during their abode here) were lodged in this Mayor's house, and by him very liberally entertained.

Regna Regum 27. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1585.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Nicholas Martin
  • Thomas Chappell
  • William Spicer.
  • Gilbert Smith
  • Richard Pery.

At Lent Assizes held at the Castle of Exe∣ter, there were certain Prisoners arraigned before Serjeant Flowerdby (one of the Judges of Assizes for this Western Circuit) when suddenly there arose such a noisom smell from the Bar, as that a great number of the people then present were therewith infected, whereof in a very short space thereafter died the said Judge, Sir John

Chichester, Sir Arthur Basset, and Sir Bernard Drake Knights, Robert Cary, and Thomas Risdon Esquires, Justices of the Peace, and then sitting on the Bench, and eleven of the Jury impannelled and sworn for the Trial of the said Prisoners at the Bar, and the Twelfth man only escaped; The cause of the sickness was said to be thus, Sir Bernard Drake having been at Sea, took a Portugal Ship which had there hovered up and down a long season, inso∣much, that the Merchants and Mariners therein by diseases (chiefly occasioned through want of Victuals and Necessaries) were all worn out, These men he brought into Dartmouth; and caused them to be sent to the Gaol near Exeter Castle, with which contagious disease all persons therein were soon infected, (and most of them died) and no less both City and Coun∣trey.

Regna Regum 28. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1586.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• George Smith
  • Nicholas Spicer
  • Lawrence Seldon
  • William Brayly
  • Thomas Edwards

Regna Regum 29. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1587.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Peryam
  • Philip Yard
  • John Ellicott
  • Jasper Horsey
  • Roger Selby

A Letter of Attorney made to retain persons under the Common Seal to demand cognizance of pleas.

Goods seized as forfeited being landed, the Town Custom duty not discharged.

Goods seized on by the searchers of Leather as forfeited, and composition made for the same.

John Carpenter sometime a servant to Sir Thomas Dennis Knight, elected Muster-Ma∣ster of this City.

Several Ships were hence set forth every way well furnished for the Queens service

against the Spanish Invasion, whose Captains, Mariners and Souldiers, were by the City paid their wages.

Regna Regum 30. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1588.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Chappell
  • Thomas Spicer
  • Thomas Radford
  • Richard Reynolds
  • Thomas Greenwood

The Earl of Essex coming hither, was ve∣ry honourable received, and at the Cities sole charge entertained.

Regna Regum 31. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1589.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Prowse
  • John Chappel
  • Edward Langdon
  • Walter Horsey
  • John Payn

In the month of September, the Plague begun here to reign.

At the Election of the Mayor and Offi∣cers of this City, on Monday next before St. Michael's day, Sir Robert Dennys Knight Recorder hereof (being absent by reason of sickness) wrote a Letter to the Chamber for his excuse, and prayed them to appoint a de∣puty to supply his place, pro hâc vice, and they ordered the Camberlain, who took the secret voices of the Four and twenty, and presented the same to the Commons in the Guild-hall, according to the Ancient and Laudable Custom of the said City.

The little Conduit in the High-street, and also the House in the Courtelage behind the Gisild-hall were new builded.

Regna Regum 32. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1590.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Wiliam Martin
  • Richard Sweet
  • John Howell
  • William Newcomb
  • Walter Borough
  • Thomas Baskervil

Upon the Death of Richard Sweet late Receiver General of this City, John Howell was Elected his Successor in that Office, for the residue of the year.

Regna Regum 33. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1591.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Michael Germin
  • Thomas Walker
  • Jeremy Hilliard
  • Hillary Galley
  • John Depford

John Tayler a Freeman of this City, for colouring Foraigners goods, and for suing another Freeman at Westminster out of the Jurisdiction of this Court contrary to his Oath, had two distinct Fines imposed on him.

The Cloth-market removed from North-gate-street into South-gate-street, to be kept

between the Conduit there and the Bear-lane.

Regna Regum 34. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1592.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Nicholas Spicer
  • Richard Beavis
  • Walter Body
  • Alnett Budly
  • Richard Wheaton

The Company of Butchers within this City, disturbing the markets, and taking a∣way the Victuals of Foraign Butchers re∣sorting hither, were for their misdemeanour many of them committed to prison.

Regna Regum 35. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1593.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Spicer
  • Henry Hull
  • Alexander Germin
  • Paul Triggs
  • Henry Payn

The forepart of the Guild-hall was new built.

Bishop Wolton having well governed this Church 14. years space (being constantly an earnest assertor of Conformity against the opposers thereof) 13. Martii deceased, and lies buried in the South-side of the Quire of his own Church; In whose me∣mory on a fair stone fixed in the Wall, are inscribed these ensuing Verses, —

Epitaphium in obitum Reverendissimi Pa∣tris Johannis Woltoni Episcop•• Exoni∣ensis.

Hic jacet, haud jacet hic tumulo quem cre∣dis inesse, Terra nequit tantum contumulare virum, Ingenium, genium, mores, pietatis honores Eloquiumque pium busta perusta te∣gent, Falleris, Ʋltonus tonus est, sic spiritus unde Hoc nôsti? tonus est coeli••us orbe tonans.

Gervis Babington was the next Elected Bishop of this Diocess, and therein conse∣crated, 2. Maii, being translated hither from his Bishoprick of Landaff in Wales, and having well governed this Church a∣bout three years, was removed hence and made Bishop of Worcester.

Regna Regum 36. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1594.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Davy
  • Christopher Spicer
  • Hugh Crossing
  • John Lant
  • Clement Owlborow

A stock of money advanced by several members of the Common Council to pro∣vide in Corn for a publick store of the City, chiefly, for the relief of the poor in this time of scarcity.

John Coldwell Doctor in Physick, and Bishop of Sarum, about this time gave his See a strong purge, by consenting to the alienation of Sherburn Mannour from his Bishoprick, he was assaulted in a dangerous juncture of time to give a denyal, for after he was Elected Bishop, all his Church pre∣ferments were disposed of, and before his Election was confirmed, Sir Walter Raw∣leigh Knight, importuned him to pass Sher∣burn to the Crown, and effected the same, whereupon Sir Walter presently begg'd it of the Queen, much after the same manner Sir William Killegrew Knight, got the Man∣nour of Crediton, (a Bough almost as bigg, as all the rest of the Body) from this Church of Exeter, by the consent of this Bishop Babington.

Regna Regum 37. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1595.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Chappell
  • Richard Dorchester
  • John Chappell Ju••.
  • Jeffery Waltham
  • John Eadts

Post-horses to be here always in readi∣ness for the publick safety of the City, and more spocial service of the Queens Majesty.

Goods seized as forfeited being landed, Town Custom duty not discharged.

Regna Regum 38. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1596.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Levermore
  • Richard Jourden
  • Alexander Mayne
  • Thomas Blackaller
  • David Bagwell
  • Robert Parr

William Cotton Doctor in Divinity (upon the Translation of Bishop Babington to Worcester) 16. Maii was installed Bishop hereof.

Upon the death of Richard Jourden late Receiver General of this City, Alexander Mayne was chosen in his place to supply that Office for the residue of the Year.

A pension of 4 l. per Annum, granted to John Hooker in reward of sundry services performed by his Father to this City.

Regna Regum 39. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1597.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• George Smith
  • William Spicer
  • John Sendy
  • Samuel Alford
  • William Pope

The Town of Tiverton being lately con∣sumed by Fire, 10 l. in money was sent them to relieve their Poor.

Felons goods forfeited to the City, and seized on accordingly by the Sheriff.

Regna Regum 40. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1598.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Peryam
  • John Prowse
  • John Tayler
  • Nicholas Langdon
  • Richard Body

Mr. Palmer's Alms-house without the South-gate was appointed only for Women to inhabit therein, and one Whitrow's Widow being admitted into the said House, and taking Husband contrary to the Orders thereof, was thence therefore expelled.

Regna Regum 41. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1599.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Howell
  • Thomas Edwards
  • Giler Savery
  • William Martin
  • Ignatius Jourden

The deep way between the Hospitals of the Wynard's and St. Mary Magdalens, without the South gate was filled up and paved.

Recognizances at Sessions forfeited, and composition made for the same with the Chamber on the Delinquent's petitions.

Regna Regum 42. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1600.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Martin
  • John Ellicott
  • John Lambell
  • Thomas Snow
  • Richard Brinley

Goods of a Felo de se forfeited to the City, and seized on accordingly.

Five Hides of Leather likewise seized on, being not well tanned according to the Sta∣tute.

Regna Regum 43. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1601.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Walker
  • Walter Borough
  • John Sheer
  • John Marshall
  • Hugh Morell

The Town of Tiverton being again de∣stroyed by Fire, was hence relieved with the sum of 100 l. in money collected of the Inhabitants hereof by a voluntary contribu∣tion.

Bishop Cotton (on the death of the old Schoolmaster of the High-School here) re∣ferreth the nomination of a new one to the Chamber, who recommending one Mr. Per∣ryman (a Learned, but a lashing master) was accordingly admitted thereunto.

Regna Regum 44. Q. Elizabeth. An. D. 1602.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Beavis
• William Martin
  • Alexander Germin
  • Robert Ellicott
  • Richard Sweet
  • John Modyford

On the Death of Richard Beavis late Mayor hereof, who died 26. Augusti, William Martin was Elected Mayor, to supply that Office for the residue of the year.

Queen Elizabeth departed this Life, 24. Martii, and 29. of the same month was King James here solemnly proclaimed King.

Regna Regum 1. James. An. D. 1603.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Nicholas Spicer
  • Hugh Crossing
  • Nicholas Beavit
  • Oliver Tapper
  • Robert Hind

The Plague being entred this City, a Pesthouse (for the better succour of persons infected therewith) was provided near the said City by the special care of the Magi∣strates hereof.

Mawdlin and Lammas Fairs (in regard of the said sickness) were not now kept.

Goods landed at Toppisham and forfeited, the duty of the Town Custom being not discharged.

Regna Regum 2. James. An. D. 1604.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Davy
  • William Newcomb
  • William Horsham
  • John Penny
  • Thomas Crossing
  • Thomas Richardson

William Horsham dying in his Steward∣ship, Thomas Richardson was chosen in his place to supply that Office for the residue of the year.

A Gelding here seized on as a Deodand, and sold by the Receiver General hereof, for five pound, which he made good on his Accompt.

Two Freemen hereof for suing two other Freemen out of the Jurisdiction of this Court, were both of them Fined and dis∣franchised.

Regna Regum 3. James. An. D. 1605.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Henry Hull
  • John Lant
  • Thomas Martin
  • Edward Clement
  • Peter Colleton

A considerable sum of money was raised, as a voluntary contribution made by the Inhabitants hereof towards the erecting of St. Sydwel's Tower.

Goods of an attainted person for Felony seized on to the Cities use.

On the Fifth day of November, the

Gun-powder Treason was discovered, and the Actors found and Executed, whereof a great Scholar made this observation—

Quinto Novembris, Anglia Memineris, quid? Papae furorem, Dei favorem, id. The Fifth of November, England remem∣ber, what? The Pope's Conspiracy, God's great deli∣very, that.

Regna Regum 4. James. An. D. 1606.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Dorchester
  • Gilbert Smith
  • John Gupwill
  • John Aclund
  • George Pyle

New maces of silver with the King's Arms engraven thereon, made for the four Serjeants.

Holloway without the South-gate was well repaired, and the ground levelled.

Regna Regum 5. James. An. D. 1607.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Sir George Smith, Knight.
  • Jeffery Waltham
  • Robert Parr
  • Peter Bolt
  • George Leech
  • Thomas Wakeman

The Price of Corn much encreasing, a considerable quantity thereof is bought and put up in store for the necessary relief of the poor herein.

Twenty pound in money given by the City towards the building of fitter seats in the Castle for the Judges of Assizes that come this Circuit, which was advanced on the motion of Mr. Recorder Martin, as from the Judges.

A patent under the common Seal, grant∣ed to the Right Honourable Earl of Dorset, Lord Treasurer of England, to be Lord High Steward of this City, who at White∣hall, 19. Aprilis as he sate in Council died suddenly.

Regna Regum 6. James. An. D. 1608.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Prowse
  • John Marshall
  • Thomas Amy
  • Christoyher Spicer
  • John Blight

Goods seized on as forfeited being Fo∣raign bought and sold, and composition made for the same.

A Gelding as a Deodand, forfeited to the City, and seized on accordingly.

Regna Regum 7. James. An. D. 1609.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Hugh Crossing
  • John Sheer
  • William Grigg
  • John Hayn
  • William Birdall

An Act of Parliament made for the con∣tinuance and repair of Head-weare on the River of Exe, and the new Leat. cap. 19.

Regna Regum 8. James. An. D. 1610.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Borough
  • Ignatius Jourden
  • Thomas Flay
  • John Jourden
  • John Lynn

An exemplisication had of an Act of Parliament lately made for Trews-wear••.

John Pearse one of Mr. Hurst's Alms∣men expelled the said House, for disobeying the good Orders and Constitutions thereof, by marrying a Woman under the Age of fifty five years.

Regna Regum 9. James. An. D. 1611.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Lant
  • Thomas Martin
  • Nicholas Spicer
  • John Crocker
  • John Tirry

Thomas Tooker lately Elected Sword∣bearer of this City, was arraigned before the Judges of Assizes at the Castle of Exon for the murther of his Wife, found guilty thereof, and had sentence to die, and was accordingly Executed at Hevitree Gal∣lows.

A voluntary contribution of 30 l. in mo∣ney was here made, and sent to the poor of St. Sidwells, whose Houses were lately de∣stroyed by sire.

Several Bridges over the new Work or Haven builded.

Regna Regum 10. James. An. D. 1612.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Newcomb
  • John Modyford
  • William Mace
  • Abraham Paul
  • Anthony Salter

The Goods of an attainted person seized on for the Cities use, and composition made for the same.

Northen-hay levelled, and a pleasant walk made thereon, and upon the Mount over a∣gainst Gallants-Bower, seats or Benches of Timber erected, and all at the Cities charge.

Regna Regum 11. James. An. D. 1613.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Jeffery Waltham
  • John Gupwill
  • John Chafe
  • Gilbert Sweet
  • James Taylor

A Patent under the Common Seal grant∣ed to the Right Honourable the Earl of Northampton to be Lord High Steward of this City.

Regna Regum 12. James. An. D. 1614.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Walker
  • Thomas Crossing
  • John Levermore
  • George Passemere
  • Henry Willett

Regna Regum 13. James. An. D. 1615.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Marshall
  • John Tayler
  • Richard Prowse
  • Hugh Germin
  • William Bartlett

The goods of an attainted person seized on as forfeited to this City.

Regna Regum 14. James. An. D. 1616.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Sheer
  • Thomas Amy
  • Nicholas Martin
  • Christopher Clark
  • William Reade

An exemplification of a Decree had out of the Exchequer, touching the Fishing in the River of Exe.

Regna Regum 15. James. An. D. 1617.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Ignatius Jourden
  • Peter Colleton
  • Adam Bennet
  • John Hakewill
  • John Savage

Mr. Recorder Duck being chosen Reader of Lincolns Inn, two Hogsheads of Claret Wine, were presented him from this City, as a Testimony of their respects towards him.

Regna Regum 16. James. An. D. 1618.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Martin
  • John Acland
  • Nicholas Ricroft
  • Roger Yeo
  • Alexander Osborn

Sir Walter Rawleigh Knight, in the first year of this King's Reign, at Winchester, before Commissioners of Oyer and Terminer, was attainted of High Treason, which said sentence did lie Dormant Almost 16. years, during which time he continued a Prisoner

in the Tower, until about three years last past, when he was permitted to go at large, and had a Commission for a Voyage to Guiana, and after his return, was remand∣ed to the Tower, the Record of the At∣tainder being brought and certified into the King's Bench, he was by Habeas Corpus di∣rected to the Lieutenant of the Tower, brought unto the Bar, where being demand∣ed what he could say, why the Court should not proceed and grant execution against him, replyed, that the King had employed him as General of a Voyage, and gave him power of the lives of others, and whe∣ther this did amount to a pardon or no, he knew not, to whom the Court replyed, that the King pardons no Treasons by any im∣plication, but by express words, and so exe∣cution was awarded against him, and he committed to the Sheriffs of London and Middlesex, and by them was brought to the Gate house, and the next day being the 29. of October, this year was beheaded in the great Court at Westminster. He was a person of as rare endowments of mind as this Age did afford in any capacity, take him as a States-man, Seaman, Soldier, or Learn∣ed Writer, Tam Marti, quam Mercuri••; his own Motto in every respect he well de∣served, whose real worth and vertues to de∣scribe is a sufficient task for an abler Pen, well remembring that old sentence, praestat nulla quam pauca dicere de Carthagine, I cease. Some say that he was born at Bud∣ley in Devon, others, that he was a Native hereof, and born in the house adjoyning to the Palace-gate, on either account as our Countrey-man, I held it unfit to pass him by altogether in silence.

Regna Regum 17. James. An. D. 1619.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Prowse
  • George Pyle
  • Walter White
  • John Pearse
  • George Langworthy

Joan Garnsey Widow, placed in Mr. Hurst's Alms-house, and being married con∣trary to the orders of the said House, she and her Husband both were thence ex∣pelled.

Edward Hert Town-clark of this City, surrendered his said Office to the Chamber, wherein John Martin Chamberlain of the said City was Elected, and during his life enjoyed both the said Offices, simul & se∣mel.

Regna Regum 18. James. An. D. 1620.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Hugh Crossing
  • John Linn
  • William Skinner
  • Richard Saunders
  • Thomas Tooker

Bishop Cotton having well governed this Church about 23. years 26. Augusti died, and lies buried in the South-side of the Quire of his own Church; In whose me∣mory a fair Monument is there erected, with his Portraicture or Effigies in Ala∣baster, which in the late troubles was re∣moved into an Isle at the upper end of the said Church, and in a marble stone these ensuing Verses inscribed—

Memoriae Reverendi Patris Dignissimi Praesulis Domini Gulielmi Cottoni olim Exoniensis Episcopus Sacrum. Venentur titulos alii atque encomia cap∣tent Tu propria virtute nites (Dignissime Prae∣ful) Corda virum tumulus tibi sunt Epita∣phia linguae Virtutesque tuae tituli quae dissita multis Juncta tibi zelus prudens prudentia mista Serpentem innocuà caute Moderata Co∣lumbà Foeta operumque fides, opera edita, & abdita, mundo Abdita (sic humilis pietas jubet) edita caelo! Mite supercilium, faices angusta, sereni

Vultus, Majestas fróntis veneranda se∣rena, Ira fugax, solem rarò visura cadentem. Mensa benigna, domusque patens, adi∣tusque paratus Condivit tua dicta lepos gravitasque leporem. Pacificis placidus, tantum hostis sedi∣tiosis, Non tibi sublimi mores in sedc superbi Vita nec in prima (ut multis) fuit im•• Cathedra Praelatusque gregi, sed non elatus ho∣nores es.

Two other Verses were hereunto added, and thus translated—

A Paulo ad Petrum pia te Regina vo∣cavit. Cum Petro & Paulo Caeli Rex arc•• locavit. Whom the Queen from Paul to Peter did vemove, Him God with Paul and Peter plac'd above.

Valentine Cary Doctor in Divinity, on the 20. day of November then next following, was consecrated Bishop of this Diocess.

Regna Regum 19. James. An. D. 1621.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter Borough
  • Thomas Wakeman
  • Francis Crossing
  • Henry Bat••ishill
  • John Garland

A Patent under the Common Seal of the City, granted to the Right Honourable the Earl of Suffolk to be Lord High Steward thereof.

Regna Regum 20. James. An. D. 1622.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Modyford
  • John Jourden
  • Roger Mallock
  • Richard Harbert
  • John Monugwell

Licence given Grace Sheer Widow, by the Chamber to send her Son Joseph Snow an Orphan of this City beyond the Seas.

The Chamber in procuring the Charter for establishing the Hospital of St. John's within the East-gate of the said City, and in repairing and new building of the Edifi∣ces thereunto belonging, did expend above 400 l.

Regna Regum 21. James. An. D. 1623.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Gupwill
  • Nicholas Spicer
  • James Tucker
  • John Cooze
  • Trisfram Mi••hell

The Commission of the Deputy Lieute∣nants of this City and County was renewed.

Regna Regum 22. James. An. D. 1624.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Crossing
  • Thomas Flay
  • Hugh Crocker
  • Nicholas Mercer
  • Augustin Drake

A Patent under the Common Seal of the City granted to the Right Honourable Willi∣am Earl of Pembrook and Montgomery, to be Lord High Steward thereof.

The Plague here entred in the Month of July, and continued very hot for one years space, sweeping away many Families.

Regna Regum 1. Charles the 1. An. D. 1625.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Walker
  • Nicholas Martin
  • William Golding
  • James White
  • George Jourden

This Mayor being Elected, refused to accept of the Office (in regard of the con∣tagious sickness here still reigning) but withdrew himself into the Countrey, where∣upon a petition was sent hence to the King, who commanded this Mayor to undertake the Office on his Allegiance, whereunto he readily yielded obedience, and performed it very worthily.

A Pest-house in the Parish of St. Syd∣wells was purchased by the City for the be∣nefit of such poor people, as were or should be infected with the Plague.

No common Beggars in the open streets of the City were permitted, but presently sent to the Work house, or house of Cor∣rection to get their bread by the sweat of their brows, idleness being the root of all

evil, it being no less true then a witty saying, That the Devil tempts all men but the idle man, who tempts the Devil, the idle man's brain being a shop for the Devil to work in.

Regna Regum 2. Charles the 1. An. D. 1626.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Tayler
  • John Hakewill
  • Robert Walker
  • John Berry
  • Joseph Trobridg

Bishop Cary having well governed this Church about 6. years, 10. Junii died, and lies buried in the North-side of the Quire of St. Paul's Church London, but hath a stately monument of Marble, with his Effi∣gies Pourtrayed in Alabaster, erected as his memorial in an Isle at the upper end of his own Church: Upon whose decease

Regna Regum 3. Charles the 1. An. D. 1627.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Acland
  • Gilbert Sweet
  • George Harris
  • John Anthony
  • Richard Madeck

Joseph Hall Doctor in Divinity was Elect∣ed, and 23. Decembris, consecrated Bishop of this Diocess.

The King under his great Seal renews the Cities Charter.

A Pump erected near St. Paul's Church.

The City of Sarum being infected with the Plague of Pestilence, for the better re∣lief of their sickly poor, a considerable sum of Money was here collected, and sent to them.

Regna Regum 4. Charles the 1. An. D. 1628.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Lynn
  • Francis Crossing
  • John Tayler Jun.
  • John Cupper
  • Humphry Bidgood

In the Lady Chappel of this Cathedral is a fair monument erected to the memory of Sir John Doderidge Knight, who died 13. Septembris, and his Effigies is lively Pourtrayed in Alabaster in his scarlet Gown and Robes, and a Court Roll in his hand; He was first Serjeant at Law to Prince Henry, then Solicitor General to King James of famous memory, after that, principal Serjeant at Law to the said King, and lastly called by him to be one of the Judges of the Honourable Court of King's Bench, where he spent the rest of his days, being 17. years: He was so general a Scholar

as 'tis hard to say, whether he were better Artist, Divine, Common or Civil Lawyer, he departed this Life at Forsters near Egham in Surry, and according to his de∣sire, his body was brought down and here interred, 14. Octobris then next following, whose Epitaph is thus inscribed,

Learning adieu, for Doderidge is gone To fix his Earthly, to an Heavenly Throne: Rich Ʋrn of Learned Dust, scarce can be found More Worth inshrined in six foot of ground. NƲnC obiit DoDerigƲs JƲDeX.

[illustration] blazon or coat of arms

Another fair Monument thereunto ad∣joyning is erected in memory of his La∣dy with this Inscription on a marble stone.— Hic jacet Domina Dorothea uxer Johannis Doderidge Militis, unius Justiciariorum Domini Regis ad placita coram Rege tenenda assignati, & filia A∣misii Bampfield Militis, quae obiit primo Mart••, Anno Domini, 1614. and in an Escutcheon their Arms impaled, sc.

1. Argent two Pales Wavy Azure be∣tween 9. Cross Croslets gules.

2. Or on a bend gules three Mollets d'argent.

Regna Regum 5. Charles the 1. An. D. 1619.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Nicholas Spicer
  • Adam Bennet
  • John Mar••in
  • Thomas Blackall
  • J••hn Mad••ck

A Patent under the Common Seal, grant∣ed to the Right Honourable Richard Lord Weston, Lord High. Treasurer of England, to be Lord High Steward of this City.

A considerable sum of money here col∣lected by way of a voluntary contribution, and sem to the Town of Cambridge being in∣fected with the Plague.

Regna Regum 6. Charles the 1. An. D. 1630.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomes Flay
  • Roger Mallock
  • James Geuld
  • John Gill
  • William Blackall

The Earl of Arundel Lord High Mar∣shal of England coming to this City, was by the Mayor and his Brethren honourably entertained.

Prince Charles was born 29. Maii, at St. James near Charing-Cross, and baptized Sunday 27. Junii then next following, at whose Birth Heaven it self seemed to open one eye more then ordinary, a star appear∣ing all that day, and two days thereafter the Sun was Eclipsed.

This Mayor procured great quantities of Corn (there being a likelihood of a scarci∣ry) and much fuell he bought in the Sum∣mer, and supplyed the necessities of the Poor therewith in the Winter, without any advantage to himself.

Regna Regum 7. Charles the 1. An. D. 1631.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Nicholas Martin
  • John Crocker
  • Symon Snow
  • John Parr
  • Marmaduke Bever∣comb

Nicholas Vaghan, Gentleman, elected Muster Master of this City, and a pension of 6 l. per Annum, conferred on him.

Goods taken on two Felons (who are since on their legal Tryals condemned and exe∣cuted) restored to the right owners.

The Lady Mary the King's Eldest Daughter, was born 4. Novembris, at St. James aforesaid.

Regna Regum 8. Charles the 1. An. D. 1632.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Hakewill
  • James Tucker
  • Richard Crossing
  • Ralph Herman
  • Richard Mayne

The Free-school within the East-gate of this City, erected, founded by the Mayor, Bayliffs, and Commonalty hereof, for the education of youth in good Literature, who allow the Master thereof a dwelling house adjoyning to the said School, and a yearly pension of 30 l. and 10 l. more to an Usher.

Felons goods forfeited to the City, and seized on accordingly.

Regna Regum 9. Charles the 1. An. D. 1633.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Gilbert Sweet
  • Robert Walker
  • Philip Crossing
  • Richard Yeo
  • Edward Anthony

The Chamber (on the Poors behalf therein) by a decree in Chancery recovered of the Dean and Chapter of this Church, the sum of 286 l.

An Estate of a Felo de se, forfeited to the City, and composition made for the same.

James Duke of York was born 13. Octo∣bris, at

Regna Regum 10. Charles the 1. An. D. 1634.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Francis Crossing
  • John Hayne
  • Christopher Brod∣ridge
  • Thomas Knott
  • John Pinny

Philip Earl of Pembrook and Montgome∣ry, Elected Lord High Steward of this City by Patent under the Common Seal thereof.

A fair cap of maintenance, of Velvet richly wrought with Gold, with a suitable scaberd for the Sword of Justice usually carryed before the Mayor, was procured and made use of accordingly by the Sword∣bearer in honour of the City.

Sir Nathaniel Brent Knight, Deputed by and under William Lord Arch-Bishop of Canterbury, came into this Diocess by way of a visitation, before whom a Latin Ser∣mon was here Preached by Dr. Kellet, one of the Canons Residentiary of this Church, and other decent entertainment, both by the City and Clergy conferred on him.

Regna Regum 11. Charles the 1. An. D. 1635.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Adam Bennet
  • John Penny
  • James Marshall
  • John Clarke
  • Robert Trescott
  • Stephen Olivean

Upon the death of John Clark, late one of the Bailiffs, Stephen Olivean was Elected in his place, to supply that Office for the re∣sidue of the year.

Several attempts made to bring in the River through the City.

Goods seized on as forfeited being Foraign bought and sold.

Regna Regum 12. Charles the 1. An. D. 1636.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Roger Mallock
  • Richard Saunders
  • Alan Penny
  • Thomas Ford
  • Henry Every

The sum of 32 l. in Money, and also a Garden adjoyning to St. Katherines Alms∣house recovered from Robert Michell Do∣ctor in the Civil Laws, by vertue of a de∣cree obtained in the High Court of Chancery, for the poor people of the said House.

A new Church-yard, 24. Augusti, St. Bartholomew's day, was here solemnly con∣secrated by Bishop Hall, a piece of ground formerly called Fricruhay, ••ying within the Walls of the said City, and in the West quarter thereof, which said ground was given by the City, and levelled and inclo∣sed by the concurrent charge of both Church and City, by the careful over-sight of the Mayor.

Regna Regum 13. Charles the 1. An. D. 1637.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Crossing
  • Thomas Tooker
  • John Colleton
  • Nicholas Corwi∣thean
  • Humphry Tocker

Peter Hellyar Elected School-master of the English Free school within St. John's Hospital, and Master of the Boys in that House, hath been a liberal Benefactor thereunto.

Regna Regum 14. Charles the 1. An. D. 1638.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• James Tucker
  • Christopher Clark
  • Christopher Parr
  • Oliver Tapper
  • Richard Evans

Licence granted to Richard Saunders Merchant, to sue Nicholas Bolt Merchant, at the Common Law, they being both Free∣men of this City.

The Chappel at St. John's Hospital was again consecrated by Bishop Hall, being newly beautified at the sole charge of A∣lice Hele, Widow.

Regna Regum 15. Charles the 1. An. D. 1639.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Rebert Walker
  • Henry Battishill
  • Richard Sweet
  • Thomas Kendall
  • William Spiller

The Town of Taunton in Somerset, being visited with the Plague, the sum of 185 l. 17 s. 4 d. was sent to them as a voluntary collection here made for the relief of the poor of that Town.

This Mayor and Mr. Simon Snow, were Elected our Citizens to serve in the ensuing Parliament.

Any Person marrying an Aldermans Daughter, may freely claim his Freedom of the City.

Regna Regum 16. Charles the 1. An. D. 1640.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Penny
  • Walter White
  • Samuel Crocker
  • John Lovering
  • John Butler

Twelve Doctors of several Professions born within this City, and at one time were all living, one of them is the Authour of these ensuing verses, namely, Dr. Robert Vilvain, who saith thus—

Bis sex Exoniae sunt intra moenia Nati Doctores Pariter qut viguere diu, Theiologi quinque, & Medici sunt qua∣tuor ex his, Sunt tres Juridici, qui viguere simul.

Thus Translated by the same Authour.

There were twelve Doctors born in Exe∣ter, Within the Walls who lived long together, Of these were Five Divines, and Four Physicians Who liv'd together, but Three sole Ci∣vilians.

1. John Bridgeman, Lord Bishop of Chester. 2. George Barkham, Dean of Buckin in Essox. 3. George Hakewill, Chap∣lain to Prince Henry, and Arch-Deacon of Surry. 4. Michael Germin, Chaplain to the Queen of Bobemia. And 5. Anthony Short, these are the Divines. 6. Sir Simon Baskervil Knight. 7. Robert Vilvain. 8. Richard Spicer. 9. Anthony Salter, these are the Physicians. 10. William Spicer. 11. Joseph Martin. And 12. Ro∣bert Michell, these are the civil Lawyers.

Regna Regum 17. Charles the 1. An. D. 1641.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Saunders
  • Hugh Crocker
  • Nicholas Broking
  • Thomas Pitt
  • John Lavers

Bishop Hall having well governed this Church about 14. years, was translated hence, and installed Bishop of Norwich, whose Life and Doctrine were most exem∣plary, he died 8. Septembris, Anno Domi∣ni 1656. A branch of whose will I thought good to relate, sc. In the Name of God Amen, I Joseph Hall, D. D. not worthy to be called a Bishop of Norwich, &c. I be∣queath my Soul, &c. my Body I leave to be interred without any Funeral pomp, at the discretion of my Executors, with this only Monition, that I do not hold God's House a meet Repository for the dead Bodies of the greatest Saints; This Reverend Prelate may be said to have died with his Pen in his hand, whose writing and living even expired together.

Ralph Brownrig Doctor in Divinity, was the next Elected, and 3. Maii, consecrated Bishop of this Diocess, who albeit he lived about 18. years after his said consecration, yet by reason of the intestine Wars in this Kingdom, he never came hither.

Regna Regum 18. Charles the 1. An. D. 1642.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Christopher Clark
  • John Cupper
  • Christopher Clark Jun.
  • Philip Foxmill
  • Nicholas Brinly

All the Trees in Northen-bay and Southen∣bay Elms (of above one hundred years growth) were felled and destroyed.

The City was twice this year besieged by the King's Forces: First, by my Lord Hopton about Christmas, who having only viewed the same, presently drew off his Army and marched into Cornwall. Se∣condly, by Prince Maurice who laid close siege thereunto, and 3. Septembri•• follow∣ing, got the possession thereof, being sur∣rendred to him on Articles.

Regna Regum 19. Charles the 1. An. D. 1643.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Sir Hugh Crocker, Knight.
  • Richard Yes
  • Christopher Leth∣bridge
  • William Holmes
  • Isaac Mawditt

The King in person coming to this City (being in pursuit of the Earl of Essex (Ge∣neral of the Parliaments Forces) and his complices, who were marched into Corn∣wall with an Army) lodged here in Bedford-house two days, and having defeated his enemies, returned hither again, and was pleased to bestow the dignity of Knight∣hood on the Mayor; Prince Charles at∣tended his Father in all this march, and lodged here in the Dean's house, The Queen likewise resorted hither for safety, Bedford-house was prepared in readiness for her reception, where during her abode, sc. 16. Junii, Her Majesty was delivered of a young Princess, who was baptized in the Cathedral Church here, by Dr. Burnell Chancellour and a Canon residentiary of the said Church on Sunday 3. Julii then next following, In the body of the Church a Font was erected on purpose, under a rich canopy of Estate, and Sir John Berkley then Governour of the said City, the Lady Poulett, and the Lady Dalkeith (the said Princess's Governess) were her witnesses, and named Henrietta Maria (being the Fourth and youngest Daughter of King Charles, by Mary the Daughter of Henry the Fourth King of France) and was from hence carried up to St. James near West∣minster, and afterwards conveyed into France, and married to the Duke of Orle∣ans (the French King's Brother) she was e∣steemed for beauty to be one of the fairest Princesses in Christendom.

This City presented the King's Majesty with 500 l. The Queen with 200 l. And Prince Charles with 100 l. more.

Regna Regum 20. Charles the 1. An. D. 1644.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Nicholas Spicer
  • John Martin
  • William Sanford
  • Nicholas Somers
  • Henry Gaudy

Regna Regum 21. Charles the 1. An. D. 1645.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Cupper
  • John Colleton
  • James Gould
  • James Tucker Jun.
  • George Edmonds
  • Edward Painter

This City was besieged by Sir Thomas Fairfax (General of the Parliaments For∣ces) and on Articles surrendred to him.

The Receiver-General displaced for his Loyalty, and another chosen into the said Office for the residue of the year.

Regna Regum 22. Charles the 1. An. D. 1646.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Walter White
  • Richard Crossing
  • Bernard Bartlet
  • Henry Prigg
  • Edward Lawrence

Regna Regum 23. Charles the 1. An. D. 1647.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Adam Bennet
  • John Lovering
  • Nicholas Broking
  • Thomas Ford
  • Richard Ledging∣ham
  • Francis Dyett

John Lovering Elected Receiver General, and one of the Bailiffs of this City for this year, and refusing to be sworn, was there∣fore Fined 100 l. and three months there∣after, Nicholas Broking was chosen into the said Offices, and supplyed the same ac∣cordingly for the residue of the year.

Regna Regum 24. Charles the 1. An. D. 1648.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• James Gould
  • Ralph Herman
  • Francis Lipping∣cot
  • George Macy
  • Thomas Tacke

Several young Elms were planted in the Bonbay.

January, 30. the King was barbarously murthered by his own sworn Subjects in the heighth of their Rebellion, pretending (as the Jews did to our Saviour) they had a Law, by which he must dye, a sadder Ca∣tastrophe did the Sun never behold, since the murthering of the Lord of Life, and in it self a sin so horrid, as that Justice knew not well how to punish, nor mercy to forgive.

One thing not to be forgotten is, that there happened an accident in the Inn com∣monly called the White-Hart in South-gate∣street, an old Well long neglected, which the owner (Roger Cheek of this City Brewer) had a purpose to cleanse, and in order there∣unto, caused one Paul Penrose to go down for the scouring thereof, who therein sud∣denly fell dead, whereupon a second person named William Johnson (both of them by profession Carpenters) was imployed to de∣scend after him, who presently in the said Pit likewise died, a third person adventu∣ring himself to preserve his friend, had therein also perished, if with all celerity he had not been drawn up again, who almost dead, was by rouling, and pouring Oyl and Aqua-vitae into him (through much diffi∣culty) preserved, who when he came to himself did affirm, that there came such a strange stench out of the Caverus of the Earth, as that deprived him of breath, hereof diverse men censured diversly, some that there was a Cockatrice in the Pit, some one thing, some another, but the general received opinion that it was occasioned by a Damp.

Regna Regum 1. Charles the 2. An. D. 1649.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Crossing
• Richard Saunders
• Adam Bennet
  • Richard Evans
  • Samuel Slade
  • Richard Candish
  • William Relston

Richard Crossing Elected Mayor, and re∣fusing the Office, no Fine was set on him, nor any other Mayor chosen for that year, but supplyed by Deputies.

Regna Regum 2. Charles the 2. An. D. 1650.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Evans
  • Richard Sweet
  • Francis Lipping∣att Jun.
  • Richard Culling, non Jur.
  • John Monugwell Jun.
  • William Cowell

Richard Culling Elected one of the Bai∣liffs, and refusing the said Office, was therefore Fined, and William Cowell chosen in his stead.

Regna Regum 3. Charles the 2. An. D. 1651.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Sweet
  • Thomas Ford
  • Walter Deeble
  • William Bruen
  • Edward Foxwell

Edward Foxwill elected one of the Bai∣liffs, and refusing the said Office was there∣fore Fined, and paid the same, and the next year-following chosen into the said Office, and executed it accordingly.

Regna Regum 4. Charles the 2. An. D. 1652.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Ralph Herm••n
  • James Pearsey
  • Simon Snow
  • Richard Spicer
  • Richard White
  • Edward Foxwell

A new Receiver chosen (on the resigna∣tion of the old) for the residue of the year to put himself in a capacity of being elect∣ed into the Office of Mayoralty of the said City.

Regna Regum 5. Charles the 2. An. D. 1653.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Simon Snow
  • Christopher Clark Jun.
  • James Marshall
  • John Pynn
  • Walter Holditch
  • Thomas Dix

A new Receiver Elected, on the resigna∣tion of the old, for the purpose mentioned in the last year.

A strange accident happened in Paris∣street, without the East-gate of this City, and parcel of the Suburbs thereof, one John Bettison Clerk, Rector of the Parish of St. Mary Clist, about three miles distant hence, 11 Januarii, about six of the clock in the Evening of that day, returning home∣wards from this City, being mounted on a good Gelding, and having his Wife behind him thereon (the Well in the said street, about 40. foot deep, being decayed, and the mouth thereof being covered over only with a few Thorns or Brambles) the Gelding with his Riders still sitting him, fell down

therein, the Neighbours hearing a noise and outcry, the Evening being dark, pre∣sently brought forth lights, and perceiving the sad disaster, suddenly procured means to help the Parson and his Wife out of the said Well, who were both recovered up safe and sound, without the least harm, the fear being greater then the danger, then was the Gelding likewise taken up, but so much bruised, that he soon died.

Regna Regum 6. Charles the 2. An. D. 1654.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Richard Crossing
  • Christopher Leth∣bridge
  • Malachy Pyne
  • John Crooke
  • John Atwill

A Bill in Chancery in the name of the Mayor and Bailiffs of this City, was exhi∣bited against George Speke Esquire (being seized of Mr Wynard's Lands to several uses) for the new building of Wynard's Ho∣spital, without the South gate of the said City (burned in the late troubles) and also for the encrease of the poors maintenance therein.

Regna Regum 7. Charles the 2. An. D. 1655.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Nicholas Broking
  • Bernard Bartlett
  • Bernard Sparke
  • John Mayne
  • Thomas Crispin

Several Persons of Quality for their Loyalty in proclaiming Charles the Second, King of England, &c. at Southmolton in the County of Devon were taken Prisoners, brought hither, and so confined to the High Gaol, where they were often visited, their wants supplyed, and plentiful provisi∣on daily made for them by the honest In∣habitants of this City and County adjacent. Commissioners of Oyer and Terminer shortly thereafter coming hither for the Tryal of the said Prisoners, who being found guilty of High Treason, John Penruddock and Hugh Grove, both of the County of Wilts, Esquires, were in the Castle beheaded, o∣thers of them were executed on the Gal∣lows at Hevitree, two or three reprieved, and the rest banished the Kingdom, and sold for slaves. After their condemnation they sent this ensuing Letter after their Judges, which was delivered at Chard, viz.

Ho∣nourable

Sirs, We know that our Redeemer (blessed for ever) hath pulled out the sting of death, and therefore hope we shall never be so little his, as to fear dying; again, we know long life to be one of God's great bles∣sings, and therefore hope we shall never be guilty of the neglect of any lawful means in the acquiring of it, endeavours for the last are no way inconsistent with preparation for the first, a Divine and a Physician are used at the same time, being therefore encouraged from the Character we have received from your eminent Piety, which above all outward Actions inclines the Heart to Mercy, and Deeds of Charity; And considering how improbable it is, that so many Persons of Ho∣nour, Interest and Merit, should be denyed any request, We presume to make these hum∣ble addresses to your Honours, that you will be pleased to become intercessors to the Lord Protector on our behalfs, either by Letter or otherwise, as your Honours shall think fit, nor yet can we think our inconsiderable lives in themselves of moment sufficient for your troubles, but when we shall lay the ruine of so many tender and innocent Relations, whose dependencies are solely on our lives, and are too numerous to be made miserable by our deaths; we cannot despair of Bowels of Compassion in you, we dare not prescribe rules, but if we may not be thought fit to live in this Common-wealth, we hope at last we may be suffered to spend the remainder of our days in her defence, together with the rest of Christendom, against the too powerful and common Enemy the Turk; And when it shall be considered; that the satisfaction of no Man's death lies upon us, that none of our Brothers blood cries for ours, and withall, that we had on Capitulation the protection of the Sword for our lives, which yet we dar•• but touch with the top of our Rob, we hope,

we shall not appear Subjects for nothing but vengeance, and your Honours favours shall not be cast away, nor ever be bestowed upon Men that can more value, and set higher prizes upon them, then

Your Honours most humble Servants. J. P. H. G. R. D. &c.

Regna Regum 6. Charles the 2. An. D. 1656.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Ford
  • Henry Prigg
  • William Byne
  • William Shower
  • Tobias A••••••

Regna Regum 9. Charles the 2. An. D. 1657.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• James Pearse
  • Henry Gandy
  • John Gupwill
  • Edmund Starr
  • William Penny

One hundred Trees felled and taken out of Duryurd Wood, wherewith St. Peter's Church-yard was railed in at the Citizes sole charge.

Regna Regum 10. Charles the 2. An. D. 1658.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• James Marshall
  • Walter Deeble
  • Edward Wheeler
  • Samuel Beard
  • William Hooper

The Corn-market removed into the old Shambles, which place was purposely of new erected in a decent manner for that end.

The Horse-way leading towards the Broad-gate in St. Peter's Church yard, paved at the Cities charge.

Regna Regum 11. Charles the 2. An. D. 1659.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Christopher Clark Jun.
  • William Bruen
  • Paul Draper
  • John Elwill
  • John Guswill

Many of the Commons of this City a∣rose and put themselves in Arms, declaring for a Free Parliament, the tumult appeared so great, as that most of the Shop-windows were not opened for two or three days space, at which time here being several Gentlemen of Quality, of the County of Devon, 'twas by them agreed, that a Remonstrance should be forthwith drawn up and sent to the Par∣liament, which was as followeth.

To the Right Honourable William Le••thall Esquire, Speaker of the Parliament.

We the Gentry of the County finding our selves without a regular Government (after your last interruption) designed a publick meeting to consult remedies, which we could not so conveniently effect till this week of our general Quarter-Sessions at Exon, where we found diverse of the Inhabitants groaning under high oppressions, and a general defect of Trade to the utter ruine of many, and fear of the like to others, which is as visible to the whole County, that occasioned such disorders, as were no small trouble and distrubance to us, which by God's Blessing upon our endea∣vours were soon suppressed and quiet without blood; And though we find since our first purposes an alteration in the State of affairs by your re-establishment at the helm of Go∣vernment, yet conceive that we are but in part redrest of our grievances, and that the chief expedient will be the recalling of all those Members that were secluded in 1648. and sa••e before the first force upon the Par∣liament, and also by filling up vacant pla∣ces, and all to be admitted without any Oath or engagement previous to their entrance, for which things, if you please to take a speedy course, we shall defend you against all oppo∣sers, and future interruption with our lives and fortunes, for the accomplishment where∣of we shall use all lawful means, which we humbly conceive may best conduce to the peace and safety of this Nation.

Which was without delay accordingly sent up and presented by Thomas Bampfield Esquire, and became a Precedent to many other Cities and Towns in England, even to do the like, whereby the Army in and about

London, consisting of 14000. old Foot-Soldiers were dispersed throughout the Kingdom, whereof 1500. were sent hither, and all to prevent the like Insurrections that happened in Exeter, whence ensued an Ordinance of Parliament, that no Soldier should presume to depart five miles from his quarters on pain of losing his arrears, and death. Then marched General Monk into the City of London, with his Army consisting of 7000. old Soldiers, whom God in his wonderful mercy was pleas'd to make instrumental of restoring our So∣veraign Lord King Charles the Second, to his undoubted Dominions after a long and tedious Exile, without the effusion of one man's blood, who landed at Dover 26. Maii, 1660, and came into London the 29. day of the same month, and was Crown∣ed King at Westminster, the 23. day of A∣pril then next following to the great joy of His Three Kingdoms.

On Friday 11. Maii, 1660. Charles the Second was proclaimed King of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, at several publick places within this City, viz. At the Guild-hall, the little Conduit in St. Peter's Church-yard, at the Bear-corner in South-gate-street, at the great Conduit, and at St. John's Bow, with great solemnity, during all which time the said Conduits ran with Wine; The Mayor, Aldermen, Common Council-men, Officers and Livery∣men being in their Scarlet and other Gowns, Robes, and Liveries respectively, attended on by a Troop of Horse, com∣manded by Major Hagedott, and the several Companies of the Trained Bands herein, with many thousand Inhabitants on Foot, shouting aloud for joy, the Bells ringing, Canons playing from the Castle, whilst the Soldiers gave many a Volly of shot, and at

night Tar-barrels, and Bonefires capered aloft; al which was thus done with the greatest expression of gladness that possibly could be imagined.

Regna Regum 12. Charles the 2. An. D. 1660.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Christopher Leth∣bridge
  • John Pynn
  • John Anthony
  • Edward Eveleigh
  • Abraham Gibbs

This City presented the King with 700 l. in Plate, to welcome his return home; And to His Sister the Princess Henrietta Mariae (born within this City) 200 l. more in Plate.

John Gauden Doctor in Divinity, was •••• Decembris consecrated Bishop of this Dio∣cess, who coming from London hither, was in the way saluted by sundry Gentlemen both of the City and Countrey, and being attended on by several Coaches, and some hundred of Horse, was with great joy and solemnity brought herein.

Grenvill Weeks Gentleman, Elected Muster Master of this City and County, and a pension of 6 l. per Annum allotted him for the same.

Standings erected in South-gate-street, and covered over head, being a place for∣merly appointed and still used as a Serge∣market; in which Commodity 10000 l. weekly is here bestowed.

An Order made or rather continued by the Mayor and Bailiffs, that if any person should be here imprisoned upon a plaint, and the Plaintiff bring not the Declaration into the Court in Writing, within three weeks after the Arrest, and file the same, that the Defendant should be discharged from his Imprisonment.

Sir James Smith Knight, and Robert Walker Esquire, were Elected our Citizens to serve in Parliament, appointed to be held at Westminster, on the 8. day of May next ensuing.

Regna Regum 13. Charles the 2. An. D. 1661.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Henry Gandy
  • John Acland
  • Benjamin Olliver
  • George Knowling
  • George Shapcott

The Musical Waits hereof (after many years sequestration) were restored to their places and pensions.

This City presented to the Queen Mo∣ther 300 l. in Plate, as a Testimony of their joy for her Majesties safe return home.

Bishop Gauden against the Feast of Christmas gave the sum of 50 l. amongst poor House-keepers of this City.

A Decree had in the High Court of Chancery against George Speke, Esquire; for the new building of Mr. Wynard's Alms-houses (demolished in the late trou∣bles) the Poors pay therein encreased, and other grievances complained of, re∣dressed.

Bishop Gauden having well governed this Church a year and half, was translated hence, and consecrated Bishop of Worce∣ster: On whose removal

S••th Ward Doctor in Divinity and Dean of this Church, 20. Julii was consecrated Bishop hereof.

The King (in pursuit of an Act of Par∣liament) grants Commissions under his Great Seal to diverse Gentlemen in every County of England, for the regulating of all Corporations therein.

Regna Regum 14. Charles the 2. An. D. 1663.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Martin
  • Isaac Mawditt
  • John Butler
  • Alan Penny
  • George Tuthill
  • John Gibbons
  • Andrew Quash

This Mayor being elected, and refusing to accept of the said Office, the King was advertized thereof, by way of a petition hence, who commanded the said Mayor to undertake the same, whereunto he readily yielded obedience, and performed his trust therein with much reputation and ho∣nour.

A Patent under the common Seal of the City, granted to my Lord Duke of Albe∣marle to be Lord High Steward hereof.

A Freeman hereof for colouring of Fo∣raigners goods dis-franchised.

Two new Receivers chose and sworn successively to be in a capacity of being e∣lected Mayors of the said City.

Regna Regum 15. Charles the 2. An. D. 1663.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Butler
  • Stephen Olivean
  • Anthony Salter M. D.
  • Nicholas Isacke
  • John Gandy
  • Benjamin Beard
  • Henry Smith

Two others chosen and sworn Receivers successively for the end mentioned in the year next precedent.

Isaac Mawditt, 30. Augusti died in the time of his Sheriffalty, and within four days thereafter Stephen Olivean the present Receiver was elected Sheriff for the residue of the year.

Paris-street without the East-gate of this City being much decayed, was well repair∣ed and paved, which was as necessary and as commendable a work as hath been done of late years, the care and over-sight whereof this Mayor undertook, and soon dispatched the same.

Regna Regum 16. Charles the 2. An. D. 1664.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Alan Penny
• Anthony Salter in Med. Doctor.
  • George Tuthill
  • John Parr
  • Robert Bucland
  • Richard Hooper

A Comet for many days together appear∣ed within our Horizon, whence ensued a War between us and the Dutch.

This Mayor died, 21. Martii, being Tuesday at night, and the Monday follow∣ing being Easter-Monday, Anthony Salter Doctor in Physick, and Brother-in-law to the said Mr. Penny was elected Mayor, and the Monday thereafter, solemnly sworn in Court to execute the said Office for the re∣sidue of the year.

In the interval, viz. 23. Martii, the King's Declaration pronouncing War a∣gainst the States of the United Provinces, was here with great solemnity proclaimed, The Lieutenant and Alderman being in their Scarlet Gowns, the rest of the Com∣pany and officers, together with the several Corporations within this City in their Gowns and Formalities, by the Deputy Herald at Arms with a Troop of Horse, four silver Trumpets, Drums, &c.

A pleasant Walk made on Northen-hay, and above 200. young Elms on each side thereof planted.

A new place of Burial appointed at the lower end of Southen-hay, and enclosed with a Brick-Wall, and 28. Octobris being St. Simon and Jude's day by the Right Re∣verend Bishop Ward with all solemnity was the same consecrated, and called by the name of Trinity Church-yard, lying within the Parish of the Holy Trinity, whereon was made this ensuing Copy of Verses:

What bold-fac'd Sadduc••e dare now mistrust That long'd-for Resurrection of the just? Whose Martyr'd Temples which before our Eyes Were once dis-tomb'd, more beautiful arise, And that the Saints have Elbow-room to rest, This day a Plot prophane, is truly blest, Thou Angel of our Church may'st thou ne're be Translated, 'till to Immortality; That all our Foes who do us dis-regard, May be kept out by this our well-fenc'd Ward.

Many hundred pounds were here col∣lected, and sent to London, and other Towns infected with the Plague of Pestilence, towards the better relief of the Poor therein.

A Pest-house near this City for the bene∣fit of the Inhabitants (in case the Plague should happen amongst us) was purchased and much improved by building.

Regna Regum 17. Charles the 2. An. D. 1665.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Nicholas Isacke
  • Peter Hagedot
  • John Collins
  • Francis Ma••owder
  • Edward Cheek

The King's Arms near the head of the new Haven, were erected at the Cities charge, as formerly.

On the last day of February, the King's Declaration of War against the French King was here solemnly proclaimed.

Two hundred pound in money and ne∣cessaries was sent hence to the Town of Bradnyuch being of late almost consumed by Fire, by a voluntary contribution of the Inhabitants here made.

The great Organ erected in the Cathe∣dral Church, being the fairest, and by many sounds the deepest of any Organ in the Kingdom.

Part of the Cities Wall near the East∣gate fell down, and repaired.

A new Pulpit in the Quire erected, much more beautiful then the former.

Regna Regum 18. Charles the 2. An. D. 1666.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Acland
  • James Slade
  • Endymion Walker
  • Robert Daby••ct
  • John Somers

In five weeks space died three Dignitaries of this Church; namely,

1. Robert Hall Doctor in Divinity, a Canon Residentiary and Treasurer of the said Church, who was a Zacheus for his stature, and with him tall in Charity, and Piety, 29. Maii died, he was the Eldest Son of that worthy Prelate, Doctor Joseph Hall, late Bishop of this Diocess, and afterwards of Norwich; who imitated his Father's vertues in sundry particulars, chiefly, in Learning, constant Preaching, and Hospitality, wherein he exceeded. In a word, he was in his time accounted a Na∣thaniel indeed, an upright honest Gentle∣m••n in whom was no guile. He lies interred in the North-side of the Quire of the said Cathedral Church; In whose memory, there's a fair monument erected, and thus inscribed on a marble stone, sc. Heic situs est Robertus Hall Josephi Domini Episcopi ••ilius primogenitus—

Sacro-Sanctae Theologiae Doctor facundus. Hujus Ecclesiae, Vivus, Thesaurarius— Mortuus Thesaurus. Vivus Mortuus— Residentiarius. — Obiit 29. die Maii 1667. Aetatis suae 61.

2. James Smith Doctor in Divinity Chanter and another Canon Residentiary of the said Church died 20. Junii:

3. And Lastly, John Bury Doctor in Divinity another Canon Residentiary of the said Church, and a liberal Benefactor to the Work-house belonging to this City, died 5. Julii next thereafter.

The King's Proclamation for Peace with France, Denmark and Holland, 4. Septembris was here published.

Bishop Ward having well governed this Church for five years space and upwards, 5. Septembris, was translated hence to the Bishoprick of Sarum, whose loss was much lamented by those who know his worth.

A voluntary collection of 270 l. and 19 s. was here made for those distressed Persons who suffered by the late Fire in London, for whose better relief, was the same accord∣ingly sent unto them.

Regna Regum 19. Charles the 2. An. D. 1667.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Thomas Walker
  • Benjamin Olliver
  • John Sparke
  • John Carwithean
  • Samuel Calle

Anthony Sparrow Doctor in Divinity, was 14. Octobris elected Bishop of this Diocess, and 3. Novembris next following at London, by Gilbert Arch-Bishop of Canter∣hury consecrated thereunto, and 23. of the same month of November here by proxy installed.

Southen hay was now levelled, and plea∣sant Walks made therein, and in several Row's two hundred young Elms planted.

Bernard Sparke Merchant deceased, 15. Augusti, and two days thereafter, Agnes his Widow and Relict, likewise di∣ed, and were both buried in one day, and in one grave, in the body of the Cathedral Church.

John Spark Clerk, and Elianor his Wife, about eight years since here died in one day, and were likewise Interred in one Grave.

Because we liv'd and lov'd so long to∣gether, Let's not behold the Funerals of either; May one hour end us both, may I not see This my Wife buried, nor Wife bury me.

Regna Regum 20. Charles the 2. An. D. 1668.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• George Tuthill
  • William Sanford
  • Robert Davy
  • Joseph Mawditt
  • Edward Cross

Regna Regum 21. Charles the 2. An. D. 1669.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Peter Hagedot
  • Isaac Mawditt
  • Humphry Lever∣more
  • George Saffin
  • John Baker

There happened on Midsomer-Eve about midnight, a grievous Fire in the stable be∣longing to an Inn-house, called the Ble•••• Anchor in the High-street of this City, near St. Luces-lane, which consumed several sta∣bles and out-houses, with diverse Cattle therein, and endangered the dwellings of the Neighbour-hood, nay, the whole City, but through God's mercy and Blessing on the ready means then used, the same was happily prevented.

In the month of June, a sturgeon of nine Foot and half long, and six Foot in compass, was taken in the River over against the Red Rock or Goodman's Well on this side of Topsham, by an Inhabitant of this City.

Regna Regum 22. Charles the 2. An. D. 1670.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Sir Benjamin Olli∣ver, Knight
  • Christopher Brod∣ridge
  • Peter Risdon
  • John Cholwill
  • Edward Heckman

In Rocks-lane a new Well was digged of 35. foot deep, and commonly bore water 25 foot.

On the 23. day of July being Sunday between 7. and 8. of the Clock in the Eve∣ning, the King coming down by Sea to view the new Cittadel at Plymouth, and taking this City in his way homeward by Land, lodged here that night in the Dean's house within the Close, and was bountifully en∣tertained at the Cities sole charge, who presented his Majesty with 500 l. in gold, which he graciously received, and expressed much favour towards the said City, and Knighted the Mayor, the next morning ear∣ly about three of the Clock, his Majesty went hence and lodged that night at the Earl of Pembroke's house, Wilton, near Salisbury, and the day following returned safely to White-hall; The King's short a∣bode in this City, hindred the great Conduit at ••arfoix from emptying her self of an Hogshead of Wine, which the City had provided in readiness for that purpose, and after His Majesties departure made a free disposition thereof for His service.

Regna Regum 23. Charles the 2. An. D. 1671.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Sanford
  • John Parr
  • Francis Kingwell
  • John Warren
  • Thomas Edm••nds

Upon the 7. day of February, about the middle of the night, a sudden Fire happen∣ed without the West-gate of the City, which burned four Houses to the ground, with most of the goods therein, and in one of them, all the persons, namely, Thomas Hayne, his Wife, and their Neece, a little maid about the Age of seventeen years.

The King's Declaration for War against the Dutch, was on the 16. day of April here openly published.

The day following by his Majesties com∣mand, was kept a publick ••ast-day for God's blessing on our Naval Forces in the intended War.

Hele's Hospital Founded by Sir John Maynard Knight, His Majesties principal Serjeant at Law, and others, for the educa∣tion and maintenance of poor Female Children, born within this City and Coun∣ty was well settled, and fifteen poor maids therein admitted, and a Governess over them appointed, and likewise a President, Steward, and other Officers elected for the better government of the said House.

The King (in order to his promise made the last year when he visited this City in person, and as a signal testimony of his love towards the same) was pleased to send hither the Effigies or Pourtrayture at length, and richly Framed, of his dear Sister the Dutchess of Orleans (lately deceased) a Princess born within this City, and for Beauty was esteemed to be one of the fairest in Christendom, which said Picture being placed in a fair Case of Timber, richly adorned with gold, is erected in the open Guild-hall of the said City, and there to re∣main as a perpetual Monument of His Ma∣jesties high favour towards this his truly Ancient, Loyal, and Honourable City of Exeter.

At the lower end of Pari••-street without the East-gate of this City, and within the Parish of St. Sydwell, a new Work-house was erected, for the keeping to work there∣in the Poor of the said Parish and City, and 'tis hoped that it will succeed well, and prove as necessary a work, as of late years hath been devised, towards the raising of which Foundation, the Citizens and Inha∣bitants hereof with others, liberally contri∣buted.

Regna Regum 24. Charles the 2. An. D. 1672.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Henry Gandy
  • John Collins
  • William Bodley
  • William Cove
  • Abisha Brocat

St. Sydwel's-street from the East-gate unto St. Anns Chappel, was well paved by the Dean and Chapter of this Church, be∣ing Lords of the said Mannor.

Regna Regum 25. Charles the 2. An. D. 1673.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Isaac Mawditt
  • William Glyde Ju.
  • Henry Cudmore
  • Humphry Leigh
  • Edward Hill

Part of the City Wall at the lower end of Southen-hay, towards Trinity Church-yard, in the night time suddenly fell down, and was forthwith newly erected, being ninety foot in length, and thirty foot in heighth.

Elizabeth Flay, Widow, devised to the Chamber a silver Bason and Ewer, parcel gilded, to be used by the Mayors of this City successively for ever.

Thomas Walker Esquire, one of the Al∣dermen hereof (on the death of his late Fa∣ther) was elected as one of our Citizens to serve in Parliament, in his said Father's stead and place.

The Peace between us and the Dutch was here proclaimed.

This Mayor procured the sum of three hundred pounds or thereabouts, where∣with he provided a publick store-house of Corn in this time of scarcity, and the price encreasing, caused it to be delivered out to the Poor herein, two pence or three pence in a peck cheaper then 'twas bought in the Market in Meal ready ground.

Regna Regum 26. Charles the 2. An. D. 1674.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• Christopher Brod∣ridge
  • Andrew Quash
  • Nicholas Trype
  • Simon Trobridge
  • Jeb Beard

On Tuesday the nine and twentyeth day of December, the house of one Richard Jewell, within the Parish of St. Sydwell's in the Suburbs of this City casually fell down, about seven of the Clock in the morning of that day, grievously bruised the said Jewell, and destroyed his Wife and a Grandchild therein.

Richard Lant Esquire, gave the sum of 100 l. towards the new building of Gren∣don's Alms-house, commonly called the ten Cells, lying in Preston-street within this City. And for the better relief of the Poor therein; And likewise of the Poor in Bonvill's Alms-house in Rock lane with∣in the said City, he freely gave the Fee and Inheritance of a Tenement called New-house, in the County of Dorset, of the yearly value of 50 l.

Regna Regum 27. Charles the 2. An. D. 1675.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• John Par••
  • Henry Smith
  • Franeis Worth, Mort.
  • Thomas Smith
  • John Pearse

Sir William Courteney of Powderham, in the County of Devon Baronet, made a Free and Franchised man of this City.

Edward Cotton Doctor in Divinity, and Treasurer of this Church, died 12. No∣vembris, and was buried the 16. of the same Month, near unto his Grandfather Bi∣shop Cotton's Grave, in the South-side of the Quire of the Cathedral Church, be∣hind the Bishop's Chair there; In his life∣time he was beloved, and his Death gene∣rally bewailed by all Ranks, and Conditions of men that knew him, for he was a right Honest and Worthy Gentleman, a constant and excellent Preacher, a great lover of Hospitality, a daily liberal Benefactor to the Poor, and an Universal Scholar, inso∣much that the old Hexameter may justly be attributed to him.—In Septem fu••rat libe∣ralibus ille Magister.

Goods of a Felon on his Attainder forfeited to the City, and being seized

on, composition was then made for the same.

Francis Worth one of the Common Coun∣cil of this City, and one of the Stewards of the same for this year, died 20 Janua∣rii, and was decently Interred in St. Pe∣trock's Church, in whose Office of a Stew∣ard, John Lee was Elected to supply the same for the residue of the year.

The great Bell in the North Tower of the Cathedral Church, called Peter's Bell, and three other Bells in the South Tower there, sc Grandison, Stafford, and Cob∣••horn, being all crack'd, were taken down, and new cast.

The Right Honourable Christopher Duke of Albemarle Lord High Steward of this City and County, and Lord Lieutenant of the same, and also of the County of Devon, coming hither to settle the Militia in both Counties, made his abode here about the space of three weeks, lodged in the Dean∣ry, where he kept open house for all comers and goers whatsoever, his Grace honoured the Mayors Table twice with his presence, where he was sumptuously entertained; He was also made a Free and Franchised man of the said City at the Guild-hall, where his Grace being attended on by Sir Edward Seymor, Sir Copleston Bampfield, Sir Arthur Northcott, and Sir Hugh Acland Baronets, Sir John Roll, and Sir Simon Leach, Knights of the Bath; Sir Thomas Daniel, Sir Willi∣am Walrond, and Sir Henry Ford, Knights Batchellors, with divers other Gentlemen of Quality, were all of them then likewise ••worn Freemen of the said City.

The Farm of the Key at Christmas fal∣ling into the Chambers hands, they be∣thought themselves how to improve the same for the best advantage of the City and Country adjacent; In order where∣unto,

they cleansed the Key and River, le∣velled the Island thereunto belonging, and encompassed the same with a firm stone wall, whereby the Merchants Goods may be the better Landed and secured, at the lower end of the new Haven, they likewise did cut out a new Leat through the Marsh∣ground, about half a mile in length, and also a Pool, wherein near an hundred sail of Ships may with safety at all times ride, and from thence to the said Key, Boats and Barges may daily pass up and down through the River to load and discharge the Mer∣chants goods (which formerly could hardly be so done in a weeks time) for which good end, sundry new and other Lighters are here provided in readiness, and the rate for conveyance of all Goods and Merchandizes abated almost a third part, which worthy undertaking being thus projected, was this Summer vigorously carried on, and com∣pleated by the daily indefatigable endea∣vours of Mr. Henry Smith Receiver Gene∣ral of the said City, whereby he hath very much obliged us all, In which said work, the Chamber having expended about the sum of three thousand pounds, whereunto Doctor George Cary Dean of this Church, hath been a liberal Benefactor.

Regna Regum 20. Charles the 2. An. D. 1676.

Mayors and Bayliffs

• William Glyde
  • Thomas Bale
  • Daniel Gundry
  • George Sanford
  • Joseph Boson

Bishop Sparrow having well governed this Church about nine years force, was translated to the Bishoprick of Norwich, in whose stead Thomas Lamplugh Doctor in Divinity was, 3. Octobris, elected Bishop of this Diocess, and 12. Novembris, at Lambeth by Gilbert Lord Arch-Bishop of Canterbu∣ry, consecrated thereunto.

Notes

• Broadgate
• St. Martins-gate
• Palace-gate
• Bear-gate
• Little Stele-gate
• Birkly-gate
• St. Petrock's-gate
• Henry the 6.
• Edw. the 4.
• Edw 5.