1633. - King Charles I. was resident at Durham a considerable time with bishop Morton, who entertained him and his whole retinue, at the expense of £1,500. a day.
From: T Fordyce, J. Sykes. Local records; or, Historical register of remarkable events which have occurred in Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Berwick-upon-Tweed..., published 1867
June. King Charles I., on his way to Scotland, to be crowned, arrived at Newcastle, attended by the earls of Northumberland, Arundel, Pembroke, Southampton, Holland, the marquis of Hamilton, Dr. Laud, bishop of London, and many other personages of distinction, who were all entertained by the magistrates and corporation of that town; the day following they dined with the mayor (Ralph Cole), who received the honour of knighthood on that occasion.
From: T Fordyce, J. Sykes. Local records; or, Historical register of remarkable events which have occurred in Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Berwick-upon-Tweed..., published 1867
On the 5th of June the king visited Tynemouth castle. His majesty, on his return from Scotland, came also by the way of Newcastle.
From: T Fordyce, J. Sykes. Local records; or, Historical register of remarkable events which have occurred in Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Berwick-upon-Tweed..., published 1867
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