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Charles Moreton
A medieval historian with a talent for bringing the past to life, Charles Moreton explored the people, politics, and everyday records of late-medieval England. His work offers a fascinating window into Parliament, rural life, and the world of the Wars of the Roses.
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The Maid and the Magpie An Interesting Tale Founded on Facts
by Charles Moreton
About the author
Charles Moreton is a British historian whose research focuses on late-medieval England, especially parliamentary and political history. He served as a Senior Research Fellow at the History of Parliament, contributing to its major projects on the House of Commons from 1422 to 1504.
He co-edited Farming and Gardening in Late Medieval Norfolk and, with Paul Rutledge, edited Skayman’s Book, 1516–1518, bringing historical records about land, work, and rural administration to modern readers. He also wrote for the History of Parliament on subjects including medieval MPs, ambassadors, books, elections, and the consequences of the Battle of Bosworth.
Moreton retired from the History of Parliament Trust at the end of December 2022. No suitable verified portrait was found.