A Renaissance in Antiquarianism

Coins from Camden's Britannia

A new interest in the past and new scholars lead to a more systematic recording of the past.

John Leland (1508 (?) - 1552) appointed by Henry VIII to list items of antiquarian interest in England,published in 1533.

William Camden (1551 - 1623) catalogued Britsh Coins and published 'Britannia'

In the 1650's Archbishop Ussher of Armagh attempted to establish a secure chronology calculated that the Creation took place in 4004BC.

John Lightfoot (1602-1675) accepted the 4004BC date and reported that Adam was created at 9am on October 23rd.

Further information see John Leland Wikipedia article Britannia

William Camden: Wikipedia : http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/information/biography/abcde/camden_william.html

John Lighfoot see Wikipedia James Ussher