13 June 1381
Siege of London
Richard II seeks refuge in the Tower. Rbels attack John of Gaunts palace at the Savoy
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Richard II seeks refuge in the Tower. Rbels attack John of Gaunts palace at the Savoy
Haselrig escapes the Commons and takes refuge among parliamentary supporters.
Holles leaves Westminster before the King arrives to arrest him.
Hampden avoids the attempted royal arrest and shelters within the City.
Pym reaches safety in the City before the King enters the Commons.
Strode evades the royal attempt to seize the five Commons members.
Penington supports City resistance to royal efforts to capture the parliamentary leaders.
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