Approaching Records of the Household and Wardrobe

Records of the household and wardrobe are important sources for understanding English royal medieval government. This book outlines their functions, organisation and development, along with the activities and accounts of the various officials and departments charged with their undertaking. The household was the political centre, encompassing a variety of departments catering to the day-to-day needs of the royal family and the court. The wardrobe was originally the location where cloth and other