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Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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In 1763 Charles Henry Hall was born to [his father] Charles Hall of Bocking in Essex (age 45).
In 1774 [his father] Charles Hall of Bocking in Essex (age 56) died.
In 1775 Charles Henry Hall (age 12) was admitted to Westminster School [Map].
On 3rd June 1779 Charles Henry Hall (age 16) matriculated Christ Church College, Oxford University.
In 1781 Charles Henry Hall (age 18) won the chancellor's prize for Latin verse on Strages Indica Occidentalis
In 1783 Charles Henry Hall (age 20) was awarded Bachelor of Arts.
In 1784 Charles Henry Hall (age 21) won the chancellor's prize for the English essay on The Use of Medals.
Jean de Waurin's Chronicle of England Volume 6 Books 3-6: The Wars of the Roses
Jean de Waurin was a French Chronicler, from the Artois region, who was born around 1400, and died around 1474. Waurin’s Chronicle of England, Volume 6, covering the period 1450 to 1471, from which we have selected and translated Chapters relating to the Wars of the Roses, provides a vivid, original, contemporary description of key events some of which he witnessed first-hand, some of which he was told by the key people involved with whom Waurin had a personal relationship.
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In 1786 Charles Henry Hall (age 23) was awarded Master of Arts.
In 1794 Charles Henry Hall (age 31) and Anna Maria Bridget Byng (age 23) were married.
In 1794 Charles Henry Hall (age 31) was presented by his college to the vicarage of Broughton-in-Airedale, Yorkshire.
In 1794 Charles Henry Hall (age 31) was awarded Bachelor of Divinity.
In 1798 Charles Henry Hall (age 35) was appointed Bampton lecturer and Prebendary of Exeter Cathedral.
In June 1799 Charles Henry Hall (age 36) became rector of Kirk Bramwith, Yorkshire
On 30th November 1799 Charles Henry Hall (age 36) was appointed Prebendary of the second stall of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford [Map].
In 1800 Charles Henry Hall (age 37) was awarded Doctor of Divinity.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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In 1800 Charles Henry Hall (age 37)
In 1805 Charles Henry Hall (age 42) was appointed sub-Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford [Map].
In 1807 Charles Henry Hall (age 44) was appointed Vicar of Luton in Bedfordshire which position he held for life.
In February 1807 Charles Henry Hall (age 44) was elected Regius Professor of Divinity, and moved to the fifth stall in Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford [Map].
In October 1809 Charles Henry Hall (age 46) was elected Dean of Christ Church Cathedral.
On 26th February 1824 Charles Henry Hall (age 61) was installed as Dean of Durham.
Before 1827. Gilbert Stuart Newton (age 31). Portrait of Charles Henry Hall (age 63).
In 1827 Charles Henry Hall (age 64) died.
After 1827. Durham Cathedral [Map]. Memorials to Charles Henry Hall (deceased).
In 1852 [his former wife] Anna Maria Bridget Byng (age 81) died.