Men of 1400 https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=OCC8AAAAIAAJ&pg=PA48&lpg=PA48 Cirencester 1440 - Richard Duke of York On 8th January 1400, following the failed "Epiphany Plot" the rebel earls made their escape up the Thames Valley to arrive at Cirencester after dark. They took over the Ram Inn, landlord William Tanner.