For more than two centuries, the de Handsacre family were the lords of the manor from which the village took its name. Their story reaches far beyond Staffordshire, encompassing civil war, royal service, the Hundred Years’ War, and even Crecy and Agincourt. Explore the lives and fortunes of a family whose history reflects the wider story of medieval England through a series of linked articles.
The History of Armitage-with-Handsacre Parish
People, Places and Stories from a Staffordshire Parish