Statutes of the Realm
Dr Paul Seaward, 21 December 2006
Volumes 6 and 7, for the period 1685-1701, are now live. These two volumes cover the end of the reign of James II and the accession of William and Mary. This period includes the Glorious Revolution and the passing of the Bill of Rights and the Act of Settlement.
Records of St Bartholomew's, West Smithfield, now live
Dr Peter Webster, 11 December 2006
The records of the priory and parish church of St Bartholomew are now live. Edited by E.A.Webb, volume 1 details the history of the priory until the second suppression under Elizabeth I. The second volume carries the story of the parish church up until the early twentieth century, and also contains an account of the fabric of the building. Read them at:
Three volumes from the Survey of London on Kensington now live
Dr Matthew Davies, 06 December 2006
Volumes 37, 38 and 42 of the Survey of London are now live. Between them they detail the history of northern Kensington, the area from Kensington Square to Earl's Court, and the museums area of southern Kensington, including the Natural History Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Royal Albert Hall. Volume 41, on Brompton, will be launched in the next few weeks. Read them all at: