The Steelyard (London Kontor) and Anglo‑Hanseatic relations (c. 1250–1598)

1. Henry II grants Cologne merchants London privileges

   Jan 1, 1157Labels: Henry II, Cologne merchants

   • Britannica
   • Britannica

2. German merchant federation documented in London

   Jan 1, 1174Labels: German merchant, London

   • Hanseatic League

3. German merchants settle at the future Steelyard site

   Jan 1, 1250Labels: Thames Street, Hanseatic kontor

   • Britannica
   • Merchants Steelyard

4. Edward I issues the Carta Mercatoria

   Jan 1, 1303Labels: Edward I, Carta Mercatoria

   • Carta Mercatoria

5. Edward III grants a specific Hanseatic charter

   Jan 1, 1334Labels: Edward III, Hanseatic League

   • Carta Mercatoria

6. London kontor organized; “Easterling Hall” used

   Jan 1, 1340Labels: London kontor, Easterling Hall

   • Steelyard
   • Hanseatic League

7. “Steelyard” name appears in late 14th century

   Jan 1, 1382Labels: Steelyard, St lhof

   • Steelyard

8. Hanseatic privileges revoked, escalating tensions

   Jan 1, 1447Labels: Henry VI, Hanseatic privileges

   • Anglo Hanseatic War

9. Anglo‑Hanseatic War fought over trade and shipping

   Jan 1, 1469Labels: Anglo Hanseatic, naval conflict

   • Anglo Hanseatic War
   • Treaty Utrecht

10. Treaty of Utrecht restores privileges and secures the Steelyard

    Jan 1, 1474Labels: Treaty of, Steelyard

    • Treaty Utrecht
    • Anglo Hanseatic War

11. Hanseatic League purchases the London Steelyard site

    Jan 1, 1475Labels: Hanseatic League, Steelyard

    • Steelyard
    • Treaty Utrecht

12. Parliament confirms Hanseatic exemptions in law

    Jan 1, 1503Labels: Parliament, Hanseatic exemptions

    • Steelyard

13. Merchants of the Steelyard Act passed under Henry VIII

    Dec 18, 1534Labels: Merchants of, Henry VIII

    • Merchants Steelyard

14. Privy Council suspends Steelyard privileges

    Feb 23, 1552Labels: Privy Council, Steelyard

    • Steelyard
    • Merchant Adventurers

15. Elizabeth I closes the Steelyard, ending privileges

    Jan 13, 1598Labels: Elizabeth I, Steelyard closure

    • Hanseatic League
    • Britannica