Henry V. began his reign, the 20th of March, the year 1412.
1413. The 1st sheriffs, John Sutton, John Michell; mayor, William Cromar, draper.
Sir John Oldcastle assembled a great power in Fickets field, by London, which power was overcome and taken by the king and his power.
1414. The 2nd, John Michell, Thomas Allen; mayor, Th. Falconer, mercer.
This mayor caused the postern called Moregate to be built, and he lent to the king ten thousand marks upon jewels, etc.
1415. The 3rd, William Cambridge, Alen Everard; mayor, Nicholas Wotton, draper.
1416. The 4th, Robert Whittington, John Coventrie; mayor, Henry Barton, skinner.
This Henry Barton ordained lanthorns with lights to be hanged out on the winter evening betwixt Hallontide[305] and Candlemasse.
1417. The 5th, H. Read, John Gidney; mayor, Richard Marlow, ironmonger.
1418. The 6th, John Brian, Raph Barton, John Parnesse; mayor, William Sevenoke.