Militia Ordinance Promoted
Pym supports an ordinance placing county militias under parliamentary nominees.
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Explore 311 historical events and records for England in 1642.
Historical records for England in 1642
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March
Adventurers Act Supported
Pym supports legislation financing operations in Ireland through future land grants.
Royal Court Established at York
Charles establishes his court at York while gathering northern political support.
Royal Court Established at York
Charles establishes his court at York while gathering northern political support.
Ordinances without Royal Assent
Parliament asserts that its ordinances may operate without the King's assent during the emergency.
Ordinances without Royal Assent
Parliament asserts that its ordinances may operate without the King's assent during the emergency.
Parliamentary Ordinances Asserted
Parliament claims authority to issue binding ordinances without royal assent.
Parliamentary Ordinances Asserted
Parliament claims authority to issue binding ordinances without royal assent.
Second-in-Command of Parliament Fleet
Batten becomes second in command under Warwick as Parliament secures the allegiance of most of the fleet.
April
Defence of Hull Magazine
Hotham denies the King access to Hull's large store of weapons and ammunition.
Hotham Declared a Traitor
Charles denounces Hotham after being refused entry to Hull.
Hotham Declared a Traitor
Charles denounces Hotham after being refused entry to Hull.
King Approaches Hull
Charles travels from York to demand entry to Hull and its military magazine.
King Approaches Hull
Charles travels from York to demand entry to Hull and its military magazine.
King Refused Entry to Hull
Hotham refuses Charles entry to Hull under Parliament's instructions.
King Refused Entry to Hull
Hotham refuses Charles entry to Hull and denies him access to the town's magazine.
King Refused Entry to Hull
Hotham refuses Charles I entry to Hull and its military magazine.
King Refused Entry to Hull
Hotham refuses Charles entry to Hull under Parliament's instructions.
Message from Beverley on Hull
Charles reports Hotham's refusal to Parliament and demands redress.
Message from Beverley on Hull
Charles reports Hotham's refusal to Parliament and demands redress.
Parliament Supports Hull Governor
Parliament endorses Hotham's refusal and maintains control of the Hull magazine.
May
Proposed Transfer of Law Courts
Charles proposes transferring the central law courts from London to York.
Proposed Transfer of Law Courts
Charles proposes transferring the central law courts from London to York.
Transfer of Law Courts Rejected
Parliament declares the proposed transfer of the law courts unlawful.
Transfer of Law Courts Rejected
Parliament declares the proposed transfer of the law courts unlawful.
Parliament Declares King Is Making War
Parliament declares that the King's military preparations amount to war against Parliament.
Parliament Declares King Is Making War
Parliament declares that the King's military preparations amount to war against Parliament.
June
Nineteen Propositions Approved
Parliament approves the Nineteen Propositions demanding extensive control over ministers, armed forces and royal policy.
Nineteen Propositions Approved
Parliament approves the Nineteen Propositions demanding extensive control over ministers, armed forces and royal policy.
Nineteen Propositions Drafted
Pym supports demands for parliamentary control over ministers, religion and the armed forces.
Nineteen Propositions Received
Charles receives Parliament's proposals for a major transfer of royal authority.
Nineteen Propositions Received
Charles receives Parliament's proposals for a major transfer of royal authority.
Petition
Fairfax presents a Yorkshire petition urging the King to return to Westminster.
First Commissions of Array
Charles issues commissions authorising supporters to muster county forces.
First Commissions of Array
Charles issues commissions authorising supporters to muster county forces.
First Commissions of Array Issued
Charles authorises supporters to muster county forces through commissions of array.
First Commissions of Array Issued
Charles authorises supporters to muster county forces through commissions of array.
Answer to Nineteen Propositions
Charles rejects the proposals and defends the established balance of the constitution.
Answer to Nineteen Propositions
Charles rejects the proposals and defends the established balance of the constitution.
Nineteen Propositions Rejected
The King rejects Parliament's programme for controlling ministers, religion and the armed forces.
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