The Protestation Returns for St Albans – 1641/42
The Protestation was initiated by the House of Commons during the reign of Charles I as an oath of loyalty at the time of political crisis prior to the outbreak of the Civil War. The aim of the Protestation was to drum up loyalty to the Church of England, the King, Parliament, and the lawful rights and liberties of subjects. Six hundred and eight names are listed on the return for the Borough of St Albans.