Encounter Tudor London through its land records
This edition compiles Inquisitiones Post Mortem for the City of London, returned into the Court of Chancery during the Tudor period, focusing on 4-19 Elizabeth and the years 1561–1577. A detailed, documentary reference for researchers and curious readers alike.
This volume presents primary material and an editorial framework that helps you trace property, heirs, and the social fabric of London in the mid-16th century. It includes an index of names and places that illuminate who held land and how it passed through generations, offering a clear window into urban life and governance of the era.
What you’ll experience
- Primary post mortem inquiries and the legal context behind them.
- Names, places, and transactions that shaped Tudor London’s property map.
- An organized index to help researchers locate individuals and holdings quickly.
- Editorial notes that clarify the documents without overselling the outcomes.
Ideal for readers of Tudor history, genealogy researchers, and archival scholars seeking a concrete, documentary view of London’s landholding patterns during this period.