1380s Collection

Milan Cathedral (Detail)
Part of Milan Cathdedral, Italy. Dating from the 1380s, it was built by many different architects and was completed in the 19th century. Date: 1930s

Death of Walter "Wat" (engraving)
2911188 Death of Walter "Wat" (engraving); (add.info.: Death of Walter "Wat". Tyler was a leader of the 1381 Peasants' Revolt in England)

Hotspurs (Henry Percy) night attack at the Battle of Otterburn, Northumberland, August 1388, against the Scottish leader James Douglas, one of several Anglo-Scottish border conflicts. Date: 1388

Death of Wat Tyler. 1381

Monumental brass rubbing, William Barton and wife, Thornborough, Buckinghamshire. 1389

Jean Froissart reading to Gaston de Foix after supper
Jean Froissart reading from his Chronicles at the court of Gaston de Foix at Orthez, south-west France, after supper. 1388

Jean Froissart and Sir Espaing de Lyon on their way to the court of Gaston de Foix at Orthez, south-west France. 1388

Philip van Artevelde of Ghent addressing the people during the Flemish revolt against the French, as reported in Froissarts Chronicles. circa 1381

Monumental Brass Rubbing, John and Maud Pecock (Pecok, Peacock), St Michaels Church, St Albans, Hertfordshire. circa 1380

Jousting tournament
Anglo-French tournament at Saint-Inglebert, near Calais. Date: circa 1380s

Tournament in London, proclaimed over England, Scotland, Germany, Flanders and France. Date: circa 1380s

Hundred Years War, storming a fort
Siege of a castle, in the Hundred Years War. Date: circa 1380s

EVENTS / FRANCE
The French court of Charles VI [Le Fou because he was soft in the head] receiving the duc de Bretagne Date: 1380s

Death of Wat Tyler during the Peasants Revolt
Death of Wat Tyler in Smithfield, London, during the Peasants Revolt. 1381

Milan Cathedral
Begun in the 1380s, Milan Cathedral, one of the largest in the world, was built by many different architects, including Leonardo and was completed in the 19th century. Date: 1930s

MOSCOW: TOWER. The Semiverhaya (Seven-tops) tower in Bely Gorod, Moscow, Russia as it appeared in the 1380s. Watercolor by Apollinary Vasnetsov, c1924

AZTEC: BURNING A TEMPLE. The burning of a temple, indicating the end of a 52-year cycle. Page from a copy of the Codex Telleriano-Remensis, 1389-1399

BIBLE PAGE, 14th CENTURY. A page from a late 14th century Wycliffite Bible in the earlier version made by the followers of John Wycliffe, 1380-1384

Court of Charles VI
The French court of Charles VI [ Le Fou because he was soft in the head] receiving the duc de Bretagne

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In the vibrant 1380s, history unfolded with a tapestry of events that shaped the world. The Milan Cathedral stood tall, its intricate details captivating all who beheld it. Meanwhile, in Stockholm, tragedy struck as lives were lost and hearts mourned in the year 1389. Amidst turmoil and uprising, Wat Tyler met his untimely demise during the Peasants Revolt. His death sent shockwaves through society, forever etching his name into the annals of rebellion. On a moonlit night at Otterburn in Northumberland, Hotspurs (Henry Percy) orchestrated a daring attack that would be remembered for ages to come. The Battle of Otterburn witnessed bravery and valor clash under cover of darkness. The echoes of Wat Tyler's demise reverberated once more as Jean Froissart read tales to Gaston de Foix after supper. Their minds transported back to an era where chivalry reigned supreme and knights embarked on epic quests. Jean Froissart found himself entangled in another tale alongside Sir Espaing de Lyon – their camaraderie forged through shared adventures and countless battles fought side by side. Philip van Artevelde took center stage as he addressed the people of Ghent with fiery passion. His words ignited hope among those seeking change; his legacy would inspire generations yet unborn. Monumental brass rubbings captured moments frozen in time – William Barton and wife immortalized forevermore alongside John and Maud Pecock. These engravings served as reminders that even amidst chaos, love endured. The thrill of jousting tournaments filled the air with anticipation as knights clad in shining armor clashed upon noble steeds. London became a hub for such grand spectacles that brought joy to both participants and spectators alike. As we delve into the enchanting decade known as the 1380s, let us remember these glimpses into history.