jan 1, 1590 - saltpetre man
Description:
A man appointed to obtain saltpetre for the manufacture of gunpowder. 1590 <i>This is the clause in the salt petermans patent ... wherby he demaundeth to have cariages in the Ainstye to fetch him coles from Mr Gasconge pittes</i>, York (YRS138/124).Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1590
Now
~ 435 years ago