Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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MP New Romney is in Member Parliament. See Romney, Kent.
In 1601 Thomas Lake [aged 33] was elected MP New Romney.
In 1614 Arthur Ingram [aged 49] was elected MP New Romney.
In 1640 Norton Knatchbull 1st Baronet [aged 61] was elected MP New Romney.
In April 1640 Thomas Godfrey [aged 54] was elected MP New Romney in the Short Parliament.
In 1660 John Knatchbull 2nd Baronet [aged 24] was elected MP New Romney.
After 17th March 1664 Charles Berkeley 1st Earl Falmouth [aged 34] was elected MP New Romney.
In 1665 Henry Brouncker 3rd Viscount Brounckner [aged 38] was elected MP New Romney which seat he held until 21st April 1668 when he was expelled from the House of Commons when charges were brought against him, for allowing the Dutch fleet to escape during the Battle of Lowestoft, and for ordering the sails of the English fleet to be slackened in the name of the Duke of York [aged 31]. This was essentially an act of treason. Such a military decision, taken without the Duke's authority, was an incident seemingly without parallel, especially as his apparent motive was simply that he was fatigued with the stress and noise of the battle.
In 1668 Charles Sedley 5th Baronet [aged 28] was elected MP New Romney.
In 1690 Charles Sedley 5th Baronet [aged 50] was elected MP New Romney.
In 1696 Charles Sedley 5th Baronet [aged 56] was elected MP New Romney.
In 1710 Robert Furnese 2nd Baronet [aged 22] was elected MP New Romney during the 1710 General Election.
In 1761 Edward Dering 6th Baronet [aged 28] was elected MP New Romney; he held the seat until 1770 when he resigned to take up the position of the Stewardship of the Chiltern Hundreds.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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In 1774 Edward Dering 6th Baronet [aged 41] was elected MP New Romney; he held the seat until 1787 when he resigned to take up the position of the Stewardship of the Manor of East Hendred.
In 1785 John Henniker-Major 2nd Baron Henniker [aged 32] was elected MP New Romney which seat he held until 1790.
In 1807 George Ashburnham [aged 21] was elected MP New Romney.
In 1818 Richard Erle Drax Grosvenor [aged 55] was elected MP New Romney.
On 8th February 1819 Richard Erle Drax Grosvenor [aged 56] died. His son Richard [aged 21] succeeded MP New Romney.
In 1830 William Howard [aged 48] was elected MP New Romney.
In 1831 Roger Gresley 8th Baronet [aged 31] was elected Romney Marsh which seat he held until 1832.