Text this colour links to Pages. Text this colour links to Family Trees. Text this colour are links that disabled for Guests.
Place the mouse over images to see a larger image. Click on paintings to see the painter's Biography Page.
Mouse over links for a preview. Move the mouse off the painting or link to close the popup.
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.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
Around 1529 Edward Grimston was born to Edward Grimston (age 21).
On 28th August 1552 Edward Grimston (age 44) was appointed Comptroller of Calais.
On 17th March 1559 Edward Grimston (age 51) died.
On 11th January 1563 Edward Grimston (age 34) was elected MP Ipswich.
Around 1569 [his son] Harbottle Grimston 1st Baronet was born to Edward Grimston (age 40).
On 2nd April 1571 Edward Grimston (age 42) was elected MP Ipswich.
On 8th May 1572 Edward Grimston (age 43) was elected MP Ipswich.
In 1589 Edward Grimston (age 60) was elected MP Eye.
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
In 1593 Edward Grimston (age 64) was elected MP Orford.
On 15th August 1610 Edward Grimston (age 81) died.