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Lancashire is in North-West England.
The River Wyre rises near Tarnbrook, Lancashire [Map] from where it flows under Stoops Bridge, Abbeystead [Map], past Dolphinholme, Lancashire [Map], Garstang, Lancashire [Map], St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire [Map] to Fleetwood, Lancashire [Map] where it joins the Irish Sea.
On 26th September 1882 Walter Marsden was born to John Marsden at Church, Lancashire. He was baptised on 18th January 1883 at Church, Lancashire. His father's occupation on the 1891 census is Blacksmith.
Church War Memorial is also in Churches in Lancashire.
Church War Memorial [Map]. War memorial, c. 1920. White ashlar, with Sculpture. On a short plinth a draped figure standing with arms spread on top of a tapered slab in which it is partly embedded. Lettering on back of slab. Sculpted by Walter Marsden (age 37).
In 1429 William Atherton was born to William Atherton (age 24) and Margaret Byron (age 17) at Atherton, Lancashire.
Around 1438 Nicholas Atherton was born to William Atherton (age 33) and Margaret Byron (age 26) at Atherton, Lancashire.
Around 1450 William Atherton (age 45) died at Atherton, Lancashire.
In 1455 Thomas Ratclyffe (age 64) died at Barton Alkrington, Lancashire.
In 1330 Thomas Booth was born at Barton, Lancashire.
Around 1354 John Booth of Barton in Lancashire was born to Thomas Booth (age 24) at Barton, Lancashire.
In 1370 Thomas Booth (age 40) died at Barton, Lancashire.
Around 1382 Thomas Booth was born to John Booth of Barton in Lancashire (age 28) and Joanna Trafford (age 24) at Barton, Lancashire.
Around 1385 Henry Booth of Harleston in Derbyshire was born to John Booth of Barton in Lancashire (age 31) and Joanna Trafford (age 27) at Barton, Lancashire.
In 1396 Roger Booth was born to John Booth of Barton in Lancashire (age 42) at Barton, Lancashire.
On 21st December 1515 George Booth was born to George Booth (age 24) at Barton, Lancashire.
On 21st December 1515 Anne Booth was born to George Booth (age 24) at Barton, Lancashire.
On 20th September 1398 Thomas Boteler 4th Baron Sudeley (age 39) died at Bewsey, Lancashire. His son John (age 13) succeeded 5th Baron Sudeley.
Blackburn Cathedral is also in Cathedrals in England.
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The Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke. Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Blackburn Cathedral, the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary the Virgin with Saint Paul, was raised to Cathedral status in 1926.
On or before 5th December 1652, the date she was baptised at St Mary the Virgin Church, Blackburn, Mary Yates was born to William Yates of Stanley House, Blackburn.
On 24th January 1671 Oswald Mosley (age 31) and Mary Yates (age 18) were married at St Mary the Virgin Church, Blackburn.
On 13th May 1460 Margaret Molyneux (age 44) died at Bradley, Lancashire.
In 1560 Thomas Gerard 1st Baronet was born to Thomas Gerard of Bryn (age 25) at Bryn, Lancashire.
Around 1584 Thomas Gerard 2nd Baronet was born to Thomas Gerard 1st Baronet (age 24) at Bryn, Lancashire.
The River Hodder rises near the Cross of Greet, Lancashire [Map] from where it flows under the Cross of Greet Bridge [Map], through Stockes Reservoir [Map] to Slaidburn, Lancashire [Map]. From Slaidburn it flows past Newton-in-Bowland, Lancashire [Map], under Knowlmere Bridge, Lancashire [Map], past Dunsop Bridge, Lancashire [Map] where it is joined by the River Dunsop and shortly after by the Langden Brook, under Burnholme Bridge, Lancashire [Map], past Whitewell, Lancashire [Map], under Doeford Bridge, Lancashire [Map], High Hodder Brodge, Lancashire [Map] and Low Hodder Bridge, Lancashire [Map] after which it joins the River Ribble near Great Mitton, Lancashire [Map].
In 1508 Thomas Ratclyffe was born to Thomas Radclyffe (age 25) at Bury, Lancashire.
The River Mersey is formed from the River Goyt and River Tame which converge at Stockport, Cheshire [Map] from where it flows through Carrington, Lancashire [Map], Warrington, Cheshire [Map], Widnes, Lancashire [Map] and Runcorn, Cheshire [Map] to Liverpool, Lancashire [Map] after which it joins the Irish Sea.
On 11th January 1800 Charles Nevinson Howard (age 24) died in a shooting accident at Holker Hall, Cartmel.
On 11th April 1879 Charles Wentworth George Howard (age 65) died at Holker Hall, Cartmel.
On 13th August 1460 Peter Gerard of Bryn Kings was born to Thomas Gerard (age 29) and Cecily Fouleshurst (age 17) at Brindle, Chorley.
On 20th June 1494 Peter Gerard of Bryn Kings (age 33) died at Brindle, Chorley.
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The Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke. Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Around 1415 Adam Clayton was born at Clayton, Lancashire.
Around 1412 Alice Stanley was born to John Stanley (age 26) and Elizabeth Harrington (age 26) at Clifton, Lancashire.
The River Hodder rises near the Cross of Greet, Lancashire [Map] from where it flows under the Cross of Greet Bridge [Map], through Stockes Reservoir [Map] to Slaidburn, Lancashire [Map]. From Slaidburn it flows past Newton-in-Bowland, Lancashire [Map], under Knowlmere Bridge, Lancashire [Map], past Dunsop Bridge, Lancashire [Map] where it is joined by the River Dunsop and shortly after by the Langden Brook, under Burnholme Bridge, Lancashire [Map], past Whitewell, Lancashire [Map], under Doeford Bridge, Lancashire [Map], High Hodder Brodge, Lancashire [Map] and Low Hodder Bridge, Lancashire [Map] after which it joins the River Ribble near Great Mitton, Lancashire [Map].
The Cross of Greet, Lancashire [Map] was a stone cross that was the ancient boundary point and watershed between the medieval lordships of Bowland and Burton-in-Lonsdale, Clitheroe and Hornby.
The River Hodder rises near the Cross of Greet, Lancashire [Map] from where it flows under the Cross of Greet Bridge [Map], through Stockes Reservoir [Map] to Slaidburn, Lancashire [Map]. From Slaidburn it flows past Newton-in-Bowland, Lancashire [Map], under Knowlmere Bridge, Lancashire [Map], past Dunsop Bridge, Lancashire [Map] where it is joined by the River Dunsop and shortly after by the Langden Brook, under Burnholme Bridge, Lancashire [Map], past Whitewell, Lancashire [Map], under Doeford Bridge, Lancashire [Map], High Hodder Brodge, Lancashire [Map] and Low Hodder Bridge, Lancashire [Map] after which it joins the River Ribble near Great Mitton, Lancashire [Map].
In 1364 John Croft was born to John Richard Croft (age 32) in Dalton in Furness, Lancashire.
In 1452 Nicholas Croft (age 62) died in Dalton in Furness, Lancashire.
On 26th December 1734 George Romney was born in Beckside, Dalton in Furness.
The River Tame rises from a number of reservoirs on Saddleworth Moor near Denshaw, Lancashire [Map] from where it flows past Delph, Lancashire [Map], Uppermill, Lancashire [Map], Mossley, Lancashire [Map], Stalybridge, Lancashire [Map], Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire [Map], Woodley, Lancashire [Map], Reddish Vale, Lancashire [Map] before joining the River Goyt to form the River Mersey.
The River Tame rises from a number of reservoirs on Saddleworth Moor near Denshaw, Lancashire [Map] from where it flows past Delph, Lancashire [Map], Uppermill, Lancashire [Map], Mossley, Lancashire [Map], Stalybridge, Lancashire [Map], Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire [Map], Woodley, Lancashire [Map], Reddish Vale, Lancashire [Map] before joining the River Goyt to form the River Mersey.
On 21st May 1825 Rachel Howard (age 9) died. She was buried at St Lawrence's Church, Denton.
Rachel Howard: On 11th October 1815 she was born to John Howard and Elizabeth m Howard.
On 13th July 1880 Emma Howard (age 61) died. She was buried at St Lawrence's Church, Denton.
Emma Howard: On 20th September 1818 she was born to John Howard and Elizabeth m Howard.
The River Hodder rises near the Cross of Greet, Lancashire [Map] from where it flows under the Cross of Greet Bridge [Map], through Stockes Reservoir [Map] to Slaidburn, Lancashire [Map]. From Slaidburn it flows past Newton-in-Bowland, Lancashire [Map], under Knowlmere Bridge, Lancashire [Map], past Dunsop Bridge, Lancashire [Map] where it is joined by the River Dunsop and shortly after by the Langden Brook, under Burnholme Bridge, Lancashire [Map], past Whitewell, Lancashire [Map], under Doeford Bridge, Lancashire [Map], High Hodder Brodge, Lancashire [Map] and Low Hodder Bridge, Lancashire [Map] after which it joins the River Ribble near Great Mitton, Lancashire [Map].
The River Wyre rises near Tarnbrook, Lancashire [Map] from where it flows under Stoops Bridge, Abbeystead [Map], past Dolphinholme, Lancashire [Map], Garstang, Lancashire [Map], St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire [Map] to Fleetwood, Lancashire [Map] where it joins the Irish Sea.
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The Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke. Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
The River Hodder rises near the Cross of Greet, Lancashire [Map] from where it flows under the Cross of Greet Bridge [Map], through Stockes Reservoir [Map] to Slaidburn, Lancashire [Map]. From Slaidburn it flows past Newton-in-Bowland, Lancashire [Map], under Knowlmere Bridge, Lancashire [Map], past Dunsop Bridge, Lancashire [Map] where it is joined by the River Dunsop and shortly after by the Langden Brook, under Burnholme Bridge, Lancashire [Map], past Whitewell, Lancashire [Map], under Doeford Bridge, Lancashire [Map], High Hodder Brodge, Lancashire [Map] and Low Hodder Bridge, Lancashire [Map] after which it joins the River Ribble near Great Mitton, Lancashire [Map].
In 1529 Thomas Grosvenor was born to Thomas Grosvenor at Eccles, Lancashire [Map].
On 27th January 1562 Richard Grosvenor of Eaton was born to Thomas Grosvenor (age 33) at Eccles, Lancashire [Map].
In 1639 Dorothy Egerton (age 74) died at Eccles, Lancashire [Map].
On 28th November 1324 Joan Gernet (age 54) died at Eccleston, Lancashire.
On 27th September 1514 Richard Southwell (age 85) died at Everton, Lancashire.
On 8th February 1842 John Brunner 1st Baronet was born to Reverend John Brunner (age 41) at Everton, Lancashire.
Around 1346 Nicholas Harrington of Hornby was born to John Harrington of Farleton (age 46) and Katherine Banastre at Farleton, Lancashire.
Around 1373 William Harrington was born to Nicholas Harrington of Hornby (age 27) and Isabel English at Farleton, Lancashire.
Before February 1404 Nicholas Harrington of Hornby (age 58) died at Farleton, Lancashire.
The River Wyre rises near Tarnbrook, Lancashire [Map] from where it flows under Stoops Bridge, Abbeystead [Map], past Dolphinholme, Lancashire [Map], Garstang, Lancashire [Map], St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire [Map] to Fleetwood, Lancashire [Map] where it joins the Irish Sea.
On 23rd August 1944 a United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) Consolidated B-24 Liberator crashed during a test flight into the centre of the village of Freckleton, Lancashire, England, killing all three crewmen aboard the aircraft and 58 individuals on the ground, including 38 children aged four to six.
On approach from, the pilot First Lieutenant John Bloemendal reported to the control tower that he was aborting landing at the last moment and would perform a go-around. Shortly afterwards, and out of sight of the second aircraft, the aircraft hit the village of Freckleton, just east of the airfield.
Already flying very low to the ground and with wings near vertical, the B-24's right wing tip hit a tree-top and was ripped away as it impacted with the corner of a building. The rest of the wing continued, ploughing along the ground and through a hedge. The fuselage partly demolished three houses and the Sad Sack Snack Bar that catered specifically for American servicemen from the airbase, before crossing Lytham Road and bursting into flames.
After part of the aircraft hit the infants' wing of Freckleton Holy Trinity School, fuel from the ruptured tanks ignited and produced another sea of flames.
52 people (the three crew members on the B-24, 34 children, one teacher, six American servicemen, one RAF airman and seven Snack Bar staff) died instantly, with nine others (four children, one teacher, an American serviceman and three RAF airmen) later dying in hospital from their injuries.
Around 1130 Hervey Butler was born to Hervey de Clare (age 30) at Weeton Fylde, Lancashire.
In 1189 Hervey de Clare (age 89) died at Weeton Fylde, Lancashire.
The River Wyre rises near Tarnbrook, Lancashire [Map] from where it flows under Stoops Bridge, Abbeystead [Map], past Dolphinholme, Lancashire [Map], Garstang, Lancashire [Map], St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire [Map] to Fleetwood, Lancashire [Map] where it joins the Irish Sea.
In 1391 Thomas Ratclyffe was born at Winmarleigh, Garstang.
Around 1539 Anne Ratclyffe was born to Thomas Ratclyffe (age 31) at Winmarleigh, Garstang.
The River Ribble rises near Gearstones, North Yorkshire [Map], being formed from the Thorn Gill, from where it flows past Selside, North Yorkshire [Map] and Horton in Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire [Map], under Helwith Bridge, North Yorkshire [Map], over Stainforth Force [Map], through Settle, North Yorkshire [Map], past Paythorne, Lancashire [Map], Sawley, Lancashire [Map], Clitheroe, Lancashire [Map] to Great Mitton, Lancashire [Map] where it is joined by the River Hodder. It continues under Ribchester Bridge, Lancashire [Map] past Ribchester Roman Fort, Lancashire [Map] to Preston, Lancashire [Map] after which it joins the Irish Sea.
The River Lune rises near Newbiggin-on-Lune, Westmoreland [Map] from where it flows past Kelleth, Westmoreland [Map], Tebay, Westmoreland [Map], Beckfoot, Westmoreland [Map], Firbank, Westmoreland [Map], Hallbeck, Westmoreland [Map], Middleton, Westmoreland [Map], Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmoreland [Map], Gressingham, Lancashire [Map] to Lancaster, Lancashire [Map] after which it joins the Irish Sea.
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The Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke. Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Around 1360 Philip Clifford was born to Roger Clifford 5th Baron Clifford (age 26) and Maud Beauchamp Baroness Clifford (age 25) at Groby, Lancashire.
Around 1480 Peter Legh was born to Peter Leigh (age 25) and Eleanor Savage (age 28) at Haydock, Lancashire.
On 12th October 1853 Dudley Fitzgerald De Ros 23rd Baron Ros Helmsley (age 26) and Elizabeth Egerton Baroness Ros of Helmsley (age 21) were married at Heaton, Lancashire. She the daughter of Thomas Grosvenor 2nd Earl Wilton (age 53) and Mary Smith-Stanley Countess Wilton (age 52).
On 25th August 1925 the Heywood War Memorial [Map] was unveiled by the Very Reverend The Dean of Manchester. The memorial was sculpted by Walter Marsden (age 42).
The River Hodder rises near the Cross of Greet, Lancashire [Map] from where it flows under the Cross of Greet Bridge [Map], through Stockes Reservoir [Map] to Slaidburn, Lancashire [Map]. From Slaidburn it flows past Newton-in-Bowland, Lancashire [Map], under Knowlmere Bridge, Lancashire [Map], past Dunsop Bridge, Lancashire [Map] where it is joined by the River Dunsop and shortly after by the Langden Brook, under Burnholme Bridge, Lancashire [Map], past Whitewell, Lancashire [Map], under Doeford Bridge, Lancashire [Map], High Hodder Brodge, Lancashire [Map] and Low Hodder Bridge, Lancashire [Map] after which it joins the River Ribble near Great Mitton, Lancashire [Map].
Around 1510 Margaret Holcroft was born to John Holcroft (age 14) in Holcroft, Lancashire.
Around 1511 John Holcroft was born to John Holcroft (age 15) in Holcroft, Lancashire.
In 1505 Thomas Holcroft was born to John Holcroft (age 35) in Holcroft Hall, Lancashire.
On 1st August 1364 Robert Pembridge (age 50) died at Holland, Lancashire.
St Michael's Church, Kirkham is also in Churches in Lancashire.
On 15th December 1657 Thomas Clifton (age 51) died. He was buried at St Michael's Church, Kirkham [Map] on 17th December 1657.
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The Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough, a canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: "In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
The River Hodder rises near the Cross of Greet, Lancashire [Map] from where it flows under the Cross of Greet Bridge [Map], through Stockes Reservoir [Map] to Slaidburn, Lancashire [Map]. From Slaidburn it flows past Newton-in-Bowland, Lancashire [Map], under Knowlmere Bridge, Lancashire [Map], past Dunsop Bridge, Lancashire [Map] where it is joined by the River Dunsop and shortly after by the Langden Brook, under Burnholme Bridge, Lancashire [Map], past Whitewell, Lancashire [Map], under Doeford Bridge, Lancashire [Map], High Hodder Brodge, Lancashire [Map] and Low Hodder Bridge, Lancashire [Map] after which it joins the River Ribble near Great Mitton, Lancashire [Map].
On 5th October 1396 Richard Molyneux was born to Richard Molyneux IV Lord of Sefton at Sefton, Lardbrook.
In 1416 Margaret Molyneux was born to Richard Molyneux (age 19) and Helen Harrington (age 18) at Sefton, Lardbrook.
Around 1417 Ellen aka Anne Molyneux was born to Richard Molyneux (age 20) and Helen Harrington (age 19) at Sefton, Lardbrook.
Around 1386 John Stanley was born to John Stanley (age 36) and Isabel Lathom (age 22) at Lathom, Lancashire.
On 26th October 1414 Isabel Lathom (age 50) died at Lathom, Lancashire.
In 1423 Elizabeth Stanley was born to Thomas Stanley 1st Baron Stanley (age 18) and Jane Goushill Baroness Stanley (age 22) at Lathom, Lancashire.
In September 1531 Henry Stanley 4th Earl of Derby was born to Edward Stanley 3rd Earl of Derby (age 22) and Dorothy Howard Countess Derby (age 20) at Lathom, Lancashire.
On 24th October 1572 Edward Stanley 3rd Earl of Derby (age 63) died at Lathom, Lancashire. His son Henry (age 41) succeeded 4th Earl Derby, 12th Baron Strange Knockin, 8th Baron Mohun of Dunster, 5th Baron Stanley. Margaret Clifford Countess Derby (age 32) by marriage Countess Derby.
Richard Shireburn (age 50) was an executor in his will.
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The Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke. Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
On 25th September 1593 Henry Stanley 4th Earl of Derby (age 62) died at Lathom, Lancashire. His son Ferdinando (age 34) succeeded 5th Earl Derby, 13th Baron Strange Knockin, 9th Baron Mohun of Dunster, 6th Baron Stanley. Alice Spencer Countess Derby (age 44) by marriage Countess Derby.
Annales of England by John Stow. 16th April 1594. The 16 of April, Ferdinando, Earl of Derby (age 35) deceased at Latham, whose strange sickness and death, gathered by those who were present with him at the time thereof, was such as follows: his diseases apparant, were vomiting of sower or rusty matter with blood, the yellow jaundice: melting of his fat, swelling and hardness of his spleen, a vehement hichcock1, and four days. before be died, stopping of his water.
The causes of all his diseases were thought be the physcians; to be partly a surfeit, and partly most violent distempering himself with vehement exercise, taken four days together in the Garter week.
Note 1. In falconry, "hitchcocking" refers to the process of binding or securing the wings of a bird of prey, such as a hawk or falcon, to prevent it from flying away while being transported or handled. It's a technique used to restrain the bird safely without causing harm.
On 12th December 1837 Edward Bootle Wibraham 1st Earl Lathom was born to Richard Bootle-Wilbraham (age 36) and Jessy Brooke in Blythe Hall, Lathom.
In 1336 Thomas Vernon (age 46) died at Lostock Hall, Lancashire.
The River Hodder rises near the Cross of Greet, Lancashire [Map] from where it flows under the Cross of Greet Bridge [Map], through Stockes Reservoir [Map] to Slaidburn, Lancashire [Map]. From Slaidburn it flows past Newton-in-Bowland, Lancashire [Map], under Knowlmere Bridge, Lancashire [Map], past Dunsop Bridge, Lancashire [Map] where it is joined by the River Dunsop and shortly after by the Langden Brook, under Burnholme Bridge, Lancashire [Map], past Whitewell, Lancashire [Map], under Doeford Bridge, Lancashire [Map], High Hodder Brodge, Lancashire [Map] and Low Hodder Bridge, Lancashire [Map] after which it joins the River Ribble near Great Mitton, Lancashire [Map].
On 19th June 1518 William Gerard was born to Thomas Gerard (age 30) at Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire.
Around 1540 Thomas Gerard was born illegitimately to William Gerard (age 21) at Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire.
On 4th October 1585 John Gerard of New Hall was born to Thomas Gerard (age 45) at Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire.
Before 10th December 1608 Thomas Gerard was born to John Gerard of New Hall (age 23) at Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire.
In 1281 John Harrington 1st Baron Harington was born to Robert Harrington (age 30) and Agnes Cansfield at Farleton, Melling.
Around 31st March 1606 Ralph Assheton was born to Richard Assheton (age 28) at Middleton, Lancashire.
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The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin 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.
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On 17th February 1650 Ralph Assheton (age 43) died at Middleton, Lancashire.
On 19th February 1716 Nathaniel Curzon 4th Baronet (age 40) and Mary Assheton Baroness Curzon (age 22) were married at Middleton, Lancashire.
The River Tame rises from a number of reservoirs on Saddleworth Moor near Denshaw, Lancashire [Map] from where it flows past Delph, Lancashire [Map], Uppermill, Lancashire [Map], Mossley, Lancashire [Map], Stalybridge, Lancashire [Map], Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire [Map], Woodley, Lancashire [Map], Reddish Vale, Lancashire [Map] before joining the River Goyt to form the River Mersey.
The River Hodder rises near the Cross of Greet, Lancashire [Map] from where it flows under the Cross of Greet Bridge [Map], through Stockes Reservoir [Map] to Slaidburn, Lancashire [Map]. From Slaidburn it flows past Newton-in-Bowland, Lancashire [Map], under Knowlmere Bridge, Lancashire [Map], past Dunsop Bridge, Lancashire [Map] where it is joined by the River Dunsop and shortly after by the Langden Brook, under Burnholme Bridge, Lancashire [Map], past Whitewell, Lancashire [Map], under Doeford Bridge, Lancashire [Map], High Hodder Brodge, Lancashire [Map] and Low Hodder Bridge, Lancashire [Map] after which it joins the River Ribble near Great Mitton, Lancashire [Map].
Around 1510 Anne Radclyffe was born to Alexander Radclyffe of Ordsall (age 37) and Alice Booth (age 33) at Ordsall Hall, Lancashire [Map].
Around 1512 Eleanor Radclyffe was born to Alexander Radclyffe of Ordsall (age 39) and Alice Booth (age 35) at Ordsall Hall, Lancashire [Map].
In 1573 Margaret Radclyffe of Ordsall Hall was born to John Radclyffe of Ordsall Hall (age 37) in Ordsall Hall, Lancashire [Map]. She and her brother Alexander Radclyffe of Ordsall Hall were twins.
In 1573 Alexander Radclyffe of Ordsall Hall was born to John Radclyffe of Ordsall Hall (age 37) in Ordsall Hall, Lancashire [Map]. He and his sister Margaret Radclyffe of Ordsall Hall were twins.
On 24th February 1581 John Radclyffe of Ordsall was born to John Radclyffe of Ordsall Hall (age 45) at Ordsall Hall, Lancashire [Map].
On 19th January 1589 John Radclyffe of Ordsall Hall (age 53) died at Ordsall Hall, Lancashire [Map]. On 11th February 1589 he was buried in Manchester Church [Map].
In September 1599 when the Queen (age 65) moved her Court to Nonsuch Palace [Map]. Margaret Radclyffe of Ordsall Hall (age 26) returned to her childhood home of Ordsall Hall, Lancashire [Map] where her condition continued to deteriorate.
Burscough Priory is also in Priories in England.
Burscough Priory [Map] was an Augustinian Priory founded by Robert Fitz-Henry, Lord of Lathom, in 1190 and dissolved around 1536.
On 6th June 1414 John Stanley (age 64) died at Ardee, Louth, County Louth. He was buried at Burscough Priory [Map].
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The Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke. Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
On 20th February 1459 Thomas Stanley 1st Baron Stanley (age 54) died at Knowsley, Lancashire. He was buried at Burscough Priory [Map]. His son Thomas (age 24) succeeded King Mann, 2nd Baron Stanley. Eleanor Neville Baroness Stanley (age 12) by marriage Baroness Stanley.
In 1466 Jane Goushill Baroness Stanley (age 65) died. She was buried at Burscough Priory [Map]
On 29th July 1504 Thomas Stanley 1st Earl of Derby (age 69) died. He was buried at Burscough Priory [Map]. His grandson Thomas (age 19) succeeded 2nd Earl Derby, 10th Baron Strange Knockin, 6th Baron Mohun of Dunster, 3rd Baron Stanley.
The River Ribble rises near Gearstones, North Yorkshire [Map], being formed from the Thorn Gill, from where it flows past Selside, North Yorkshire [Map] and Horton in Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire [Map], under Helwith Bridge, North Yorkshire [Map], over Stainforth Force [Map], through Settle, North Yorkshire [Map], past Paythorne, Lancashire [Map], Sawley, Lancashire [Map], Clitheroe, Lancashire [Map] to Great Mitton, Lancashire [Map] where it is joined by the River Hodder. It continues under Ribchester Bridge, Lancashire [Map] past Ribchester Roman Fort, Lancashire [Map] to Preston, Lancashire [Map] after which it joins the Irish Sea.
On 3rd May 1286 Ranulph Dacre (age 40) died at Prescot, Lancashire.
On 2nd January 1623 Barbara Walsingham (age 63) died at Preston, Lancashire [Map].
On 19th February 1712 Arthur Devis was born to Anthony Devis at Preston, Lancashire [Map].
The 1715 Battle of Preston was the final action of the 1715 Jacobite Rebellion. It commenced on 9th November 1715 when Jacobite cavalry entered Preston, Lancashire [Map]. Royalist troops arrived in number over the next few days surrounding Preston forcing the Jacocobite surrender. 1463 were taken prisoner of which 463 were English. The Scottish prisoners included:
George Seton 5th Earl of Winton (age 38). The only prisoner to plead not guilty, sentenced to death, escaped from the Tower of London [Map] on 4th August 1716 around nine in the evening. Travelled to France then to Rome.
On 24th February 1716 William Gordon 6th Viscount Kenmure (age 44) was beheaded on Tower Hill [Map].
On 9th February 1716 William Maxwell 5th Earl Nithsale was sentenced to be executed on 24th February 1716. The night before his wife (age 36) effected his escape from the Tower of London [Map] by exchanging his clothes with those of her maid. They travelled to Paris then to Rome where the court of James "Old Pretender" Stewart (age 27) was.
James Radclyffe 3rd Earl Derwentwater (age 26) was imprisoned in the Tower of London [Map]. He was examined by the Privy Council on 10th January 1716 and impeached on 19th January 1716. He pleaded guilty in the expectation of clemency. He was attainted and condemned to death. Attempts were made to procure his pardon. His wife Anna Maria Webb Countess Derwentwater (age 24), her sister Mary Webb (age 21) [Note. Assumed to be her sister Mary], their aunt Anne Brudenell Duchess Richmond (age 45), Barbara Villiers 1st Duchess of Cleveland appealed to King George I (age 55) in person without success.
On 24th February 1716 James Radclyffe 3rd Earl Derwentwater was beheaded on Tower Hill [Map]. Earl Derwentwater, Baronet Radclyffe of Derwentwater in Cumberland forfeit.
William Murray 2nd Lord Nairne was tried on 9th February 1716 for treason, found guilty, attainted, and condemned to death. He survived long enough to benefit from the Indemnity Act of 1717.
General Thomas Forster of Adderstone (age 31) was attainted. He was imprisoned at Newgate Prison, London [Map] but escaped to France.
On 14th May 1716 Henry Oxburgh was hanged, drawn and quartered at Tyburn [Map]. He was buried at Church of St Gile's in the Fields. His head was spiked on Temple Bar.
The trials and sentences were overseen by the Lord High Steward William Cowper 1st Earl Cowper (age 50) for which he subsequently received his Earldom.
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The River Ribble rises near Gearstones, North Yorkshire [Map], being formed from the Thorn Gill, from where it flows past Selside, North Yorkshire [Map] and Horton in Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire [Map], under Helwith Bridge, North Yorkshire [Map], over Stainforth Force [Map], through Settle, North Yorkshire [Map], past Paythorne, Lancashire [Map], Sawley, Lancashire [Map], Clitheroe, Lancashire [Map] to Great Mitton, Lancashire [Map] where it is joined by the River Hodder. It continues under Ribchester Bridge, Lancashire [Map] past Ribchester Roman Fort, Lancashire [Map] to Preston, Lancashire [Map] after which it joins the Irish Sea.
St Andrew's Church, Ashton-on-Ribble. Marble monument to Captain Thomas Pedder, who died at the Relief of Lucknow, by Henry Weekes.
On 17th November 1617 Catherine Gerard Lady Hoghton (age 48) died at Houghton Tower, Preston.
On 17th August 1648 John Hay 1st Marquess Teviotdale (age 23) for the Royalist army at Walton en le Dale, Preston during the 1648 Battle of Preston.
On 9th March 1795 Henry Hoghton 6th Baronet (age 66) died at Walton Hall, Preston. His son Henry (age 26) succeeded 7th Baronet Hoghton of Hoghton Tower in Lancashire.
In 1380 John Radclyffe was born to James Radclyffe of Attleburgh (age 25) and Margaret aka Joan Tempest (age 33) at Radclyffe, Lancashire.
Chronicle of Gregory [1400-1467]. 9th September 1460. Ande this same year the Duke of Yorke (age 48) come out of Yrlonde, and londyd at the Redde Clyffe in Loncaschyre, and his lyvery was whyte and brewe in her clothyng, and i-brawderyd a-bove with fetyrlockys. And this he come forthe towarde London; ande then his lady the duchyes (age 45) met with him in a chare i-coveryd with blewe felewette, and iiij pore coursserys theryn. And so he come to Habyngdon, and there he sende for trompeters and claryners to bryng him to London, and there he gave them baners with the hole armys of Inglonde without any dyversyte, and commaundyd his swerde to ben borne uppe ryghte be-fore hym; and soo he rode forthe unto Lundon tylle he come to Westemyster to Kyng Harrys palys ande there he claymyde the crowne of Inglonde.
Around 1483 Thomas Radclyffe was born to Richard Radclyffe (age 28) at Radclyffe, Lancashire.
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The Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke. Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
The River Tame rises from a number of reservoirs on Saddleworth Moor near Denshaw, Lancashire [Map] from where it flows past Delph, Lancashire [Map], Uppermill, Lancashire [Map], Mossley, Lancashire [Map], Stalybridge, Lancashire [Map], Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire [Map], Woodley, Lancashire [Map], Reddish Vale, Lancashire [Map] before joining the River Goyt to form the River Mersey.
The River Ribble rises near Gearstones, North Yorkshire [Map], being formed from the Thorn Gill, from where it flows past Selside, North Yorkshire [Map] and Horton in Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire [Map], under Helwith Bridge, North Yorkshire [Map], over Stainforth Force [Map], through Settle, North Yorkshire [Map], past Paythorne, Lancashire [Map], Sawley, Lancashire [Map], Clitheroe, Lancashire [Map] to Great Mitton, Lancashire [Map] where it is joined by the River Hodder. It continues under Ribchester Bridge, Lancashire [Map] past Ribchester Roman Fort, Lancashire [Map] to Preston, Lancashire [Map] after which it joins the Irish Sea.
Time Team Series 1 Episode 2: On the Edge of an Empire was filmed between 3rd September 1993 and 5th September 1993. It was originally shown on 23rd January 1994.
Location: Ribchester Roman Fort, Lancashire [Map].
Category: Time Team Roman and Iron Age.
Time Team:
Tony Robinson (age 47), Presenter
Mick Aston (age 47), Bristol University Landscape Archaeologist
Carenza Lewis (age 30), Royal Commission on Historic Monuments
Phil Harding (age 43), Wessex Archaeological Trust Field Archaeologist
Robin Bush (age 50), Archivist
Victor Ambrus (age 58), Historical Illustrator
John Gator, Chris Gaffney, Geophysics
Adrian Olivier, Lancaster University Archaeology Unit
Ermine Street Guard
Techniques: Excavation, Resistivity, Magnetometry
Sources: Publius (or Flavius) Vegetius Renatus' "De re militari"
Historical Figures: Brigantes, Queen Cartimandua, King Caractacus of the Silures, King Venutius of the Brigantes, Vellocatus.
Events:
Outcomes: Broken Roman Quern, Decorated Samian Ware, Punic Ditch, plans of Wooden and Stone Forts, location of bathhouse.
The River Ribble rises near Gearstones, North Yorkshire [Map], being formed from the Thorn Gill, from where it flows past Selside, North Yorkshire [Map] and Horton in Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire [Map], under Helwith Bridge, North Yorkshire [Map], over Stainforth Force [Map], through Settle, North Yorkshire [Map], past Paythorne, Lancashire [Map], Sawley, Lancashire [Map], Clitheroe, Lancashire [Map] to Great Mitton, Lancashire [Map] where it is joined by the River Hodder. It continues under Ribchester Bridge, Lancashire [Map] past Ribchester Roman Fort, Lancashire [Map] to Preston, Lancashire [Map] after which it joins the Irish Sea.
On 4th October 1679 Richard Byron 2nd Baron Byron (age 73) died at Rochdale, Lancashire. His son William (age 43) succeeded 3rd Baron Byron of Rochdale in Lancashire.
On 9th June 1866 George Kemp 1st Baron Rochdale was born to George Tawke Kemp and Emily Lydia Kelsall in Rochdale, Lancashire.
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The Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke. Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
On 20th April 1767 Mary Smith was born to Charles Smith of Summer Castle in Rochdale. She was baptised on 27th April 1767 at St Mary's Church, Rochdale [Note. Assumed to be the Parish Church of Rochdale]
On 23rd December 1784 James Royds of Falinge (age 26) and Mary Smith (age 17) were married at St Mary's Church, Rochdale [Note. Assumed to be the Parish Church of Rochdale.]
On 7th October 1790 Reverend Edward Royds was baptised at St Mary's Church, Rochdale.
On 20th September 1799 Reverend Charles Smith Royds was born to James Royds of Falinge (age 41) and Mary Smith (age 32). He was baptised on 29th November 1799 at St Mary's Church, Rochdale.
On 15th May 1630 Thomas Gerard 2nd Baronet (age 46) died at Winwick Parish Newhall, Rufford. His son William (age 18) succeeded 3rd Baronet Gerard of Bryn in Lancashire.
The River Ribble rises near Gearstones, North Yorkshire [Map], being formed from the Thorn Gill, from where it flows past Selside, North Yorkshire [Map] and Horton in Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire [Map], under Helwith Bridge, North Yorkshire [Map], over Stainforth Force [Map], through Settle, North Yorkshire [Map], past Paythorne, Lancashire [Map], Sawley, Lancashire [Map], Clitheroe, Lancashire [Map] to Great Mitton, Lancashire [Map] where it is joined by the River Hodder. It continues under Ribchester Bridge, Lancashire [Map] past Ribchester Roman Fort, Lancashire [Map] to Preston, Lancashire [Map] after which it joins the Irish Sea.
The River Hodder rises near the Cross of Greet, Lancashire [Map] from where it flows under the Cross of Greet Bridge [Map], through Stockes Reservoir [Map] to Slaidburn, Lancashire [Map]. From Slaidburn it flows past Newton-in-Bowland, Lancashire [Map], under Knowlmere Bridge, Lancashire [Map], past Dunsop Bridge, Lancashire [Map] where it is joined by the River Dunsop and shortly after by the Langden Brook, under Burnholme Bridge, Lancashire [Map], past Whitewell, Lancashire [Map], under Doeford Bridge, Lancashire [Map], High Hodder Brodge, Lancashire [Map] and Low Hodder Bridge, Lancashire [Map] after which it joins the River Ribble near Great Mitton, Lancashire [Map].
On 23rd December 1854 Adrian Scott Stokes was born at Southport, Lancashire.
The River Wyre rises near Tarnbrook, Lancashire [Map] from where it flows under Stoops Bridge, Abbeystead [Map], past Dolphinholme, Lancashire [Map], Garstang, Lancashire [Map], St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire [Map] to Fleetwood, Lancashire [Map] where it joins the Irish Sea.
The River Hodder rises near the Cross of Greet, Lancashire [Map] from where it flows under the Cross of Greet Bridge [Map], through Stockes Reservoir [Map] to Slaidburn, Lancashire [Map]. From Slaidburn it flows past Newton-in-Bowland, Lancashire [Map], under Knowlmere Bridge, Lancashire [Map], past Dunsop Bridge, Lancashire [Map] where it is joined by the River Dunsop and shortly after by the Langden Brook, under Burnholme Bridge, Lancashire [Map], past Whitewell, Lancashire [Map], under Doeford Bridge, Lancashire [Map], High Hodder Brodge, Lancashire [Map] and Low Hodder Bridge, Lancashire [Map] after which it joins the River Ribble near Great Mitton, Lancashire [Map].
Around 1534 Gilbert Gerard was born to James Gerard of Astley (age 24) and Margaret Holcroft (age 24) at Sudbury, Lancashire.
In 1569 Frances Gerard Lady Molyneux was born to Gilbert Gerard (age 35) and Anne Ratclyffe (age 30) at Sudbury, Lancashire.
The River Wyre rises near Tarnbrook, Lancashire [Map] from where it flows under Stoops Bridge, Abbeystead [Map], past Dolphinholme, Lancashire [Map], Garstang, Lancashire [Map], St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire [Map] to Fleetwood, Lancashire [Map] where it joins the Irish Sea.
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The Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough, a canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: "In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Around 1467 Thomas Washington was born to Robert Washington (age 27) at Tewitfield, Lancashire.
Around 1475 Robert Washington was born to Robert Washington (age 35) at Tewitfield, Lancashire.
Around 1500 Thomas Washington was born to Robert Washington (age 25) at Tewitfield, Lancashire.
Around 1525 Leonard Washington was born to John Washington (age 55) at Tewitfield, Lancashire.
Around 1528 Jane Washington was born to John Washington (age 58) at Tewitfield, Lancashire.
On 6th September 1528 Robert Washington (age 88) died at Tewitfield, Lancashire.
Tottington War Memorial [Map] was unveiled by Lord Walsingham (age 71) at the Tottington Reading Room on 2nd May 1920 during a United Service of the Established and Free Churches of Tottington. Out of a population of around 250 people, 60 had joined up to serve in the First World War, and the memorial commemorates the 15 servicemen from Tottington and neighbouring Sturston who fell and the 45 men who returned safely. It was organised by a local War Memorial Committee and funded by public subscription.
The roundels were sculpted by Walter Marsden (age 37).
John Augustus Grey 7th Baron Walsingham: On 21st March 1849 he was born to Thomas Grey 5th Baron Walsingham and Julia Thellusson Baroness Walsingham. On 3rd December 1919 Thomas Grey 6th Baron Walsingham died. His half brother John succeeded 7th Baron Walsingham of Walsingham in Norfolk. On 21st March 1929 John Augustus Grey 7th Baron Walsingham died. His son George succeeded 8th Baron Walsingham of Walsingham in Norfolk.
On 13th October 1370 Eleanor Holland Countess March and Ulster was born to Thomas Holland 2nd Earl Kent (age 20) and Alice Fitzalan Countess Kent (age 20) at Upholland, Lancashire. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.
In 1374 Thomas Holland 1st Duke Surrey was born to Thomas Holland 2nd Earl Kent (age 24) and Alice Fitzalan Countess Kent (age 24) at Upholland, Lancashire. He a great x 2 grandson of King Edward I of England.
The River Tame rises from a number of reservoirs on Saddleworth Moor near Denshaw, Lancashire [Map] from where it flows past Delph, Lancashire [Map], Uppermill, Lancashire [Map], Mossley, Lancashire [Map], Stalybridge, Lancashire [Map], Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire [Map], Woodley, Lancashire [Map], Reddish Vale, Lancashire [Map] before joining the River Goyt to form the River Mersey.
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The Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke. Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
On 2nd May 1823 Henry Blundell Leigh was born to John Shaw Leigh (age 31) in Walton-on-the-Hill, Lancashire.
On 1st May 1835 Thomas Molyneux of Newsham House in West Derby in Lancashire (age 82) died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Walton-on-the-Hill.
On 27th April 1842 Clement Royds (age 20) drowned in the River Mersey. He was working at the time with his twin brother Henryin the offices of their uncles, Molyneux Taylor, merchants. He had joined a boat club, and one day he and his cousin Alfred Littledale with three others were taking a four across the river. It was a rough day and they were swamped. They turned the boat over, thinking they could cling better to it that way, but only the two holding on to the bow and stern were saved. Clement was last seen lying across the boat, but was washed off. His mother in a letter to her son Tom is Australia said:
"His body was found a fortnight after the calamity, he was not disfigured at all and his hair looked so beautiful in full curl all over his head, and his dress so nice. His grandfather's ring was in his pocket, which I am going to send you, as a remembrance of your Grandfather and more especially of your poor brother's untimely fate, and when you look at it, think should he have been cut off in an unprepared state, what his agonies of mind must have been, as well as his body when he found he was about to face his Maker, and let it be a warning to you."
He was buried at St Mary's Church, Walton-on-the-Hill, the burial place of the Molyneux family, and there is a window in Brereton church "To the glory of God, and in memory of Clement Royds, died April 27th 1842 aged 20 years".
On 7th August 1845 Reverend Edward Royds (age 24) and Anne Mary Littledale (age 25) were married at St Mary's Church, Walton-on-the-Hill. They were first cousins.
Around 1440 Robert Washington was born at Warton, Lancashire.
Around 1470 John Washington was born to Robert Washington (age 30) at Warton, Lancashire.
In 1528 John Washington (age 58) died at Warton, Lancashire.
Around 1782 George Chadwick was born to George Chadwick (age 42) and Martha Hill (age 35) at Whitefield, Lancashire.
The River Hodder rises near the Cross of Greet, Lancashire [Map] from where it flows under the Cross of Greet Bridge [Map], through Stockes Reservoir [Map] to Slaidburn, Lancashire [Map]. From Slaidburn it flows past Newton-in-Bowland, Lancashire [Map], under Knowlmere Bridge, Lancashire [Map], past Dunsop Bridge, Lancashire [Map] where it is joined by the River Dunsop and shortly after by the Langden Brook, under Burnholme Bridge, Lancashire [Map], past Whitewell, Lancashire [Map], under Doeford Bridge, Lancashire [Map], High Hodder Brodge, Lancashire [Map] and Low Hodder Bridge, Lancashire [Map] after which it joins the River Ribble near Great Mitton, Lancashire [Map].
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 6th December 1660. This morning some of the Commissioners of Parliament and Sir W. Batten (age 59) went to Sir G. Carteret's (age 50) office here in town, and paid off the Chesnut. I carried my wife to White Friars and landed her there, and myself to Whitehall to the Privy Seal, where abundance of pardons to seal, but I was much troubled for it because that there are no fees now coming for them to me. Thence Mr. Moore and I alone to the Leg in King Street, and dined together on a neat's tongue and udder. From thence by coach to Mr. Crew's (age 62) to my Lord, who told me of his going out of town to-morrow to settle the militia in Huntingdonshire, and did desire me to lay up a box of some rich jewels and things that there are in it, which I promised to do. After much free discourse with my Lord, who tells me his mind as to his enlarging his family, &c., and desiring me to look him out a Master of the Horse and other servants, we parted. From thence I walked to Greatorex (age 35) (he was not within), but there I met with Mr. Jonas Moore (age 43)1, and took him to the Five Bells,' and drank a glass of wine and left him. To the Temple [Map], when Sir R. Parkhurst (as was intended the last night) did seal the writings, and is to have the £2000 told to-morrow. From, thence by water to Parliament Stairs, and there at an alehouse to Doling (who is suddenly to go into Ireland to venture his fortune); Simonds D'Ewes 1st Baronet (who is at a great loss for £200 present money, which I was loth to let him have, though I could now do it, and do love him and think him honest and sufficient, yet lothness to part with money did dissuade me from it); Luellin (who was very drowsy from a dose that he had got the last night), Mr. Mount and several others, among the rest one Mr. Pierce, an army man, who did make us the best sport for songs and stories in a Scotch tone (which he do very well) that ever I heard in my life. I never knew so good a companion in all my observation. From thence to the bridge by water, it being a most pleasant moonshine night, with a waterman who did tell such a company of bawdy stories, how once he carried a lady from Putney in such a night as this, and she bade him lie down by her, which he did, and did give her content, and a great deal more roguery.
Note 1. Jonas Moore was born at Whitley, Lancashire, February 8th, 1617, and was appointed by Charles I tutor to the Duke of York (age 27). Soon after the Restoration he was knighted and made Surveyor-General of the Ordnance. He was famous as a mathematician, and was one of the founders of the Royal Society. He died August 27th, 1679, and at his funeral sixty pieces of ordnance were discharged at the Tower.
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The River Mersey is formed from the River Goyt and River Tame which converge at Stockport, Cheshire [Map] from where it flows through Carrington, Lancashire [Map], Warrington, Cheshire [Map], Widnes, Lancashire [Map] and Runcorn, Cheshire [Map] to Liverpool, Lancashire [Map] after which it joins the Irish Sea.
Around 1460 Bishop William Smyth was born to Robert Smyth of Peel Hall at Farnworth, Widnes.
In September 1544 Archbishop Richard Bancroft was born in Farnworth, Widnes.
On 14th December 1752 John Leigh was born to Thomas Leigh (age 27) in Farnworth, Widnes.
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The Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough, a canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: "In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
In 1692 John Leigh was born to Thomas Leigh in Upton Farnworth, Widnes.
On 17th August 1701 Thomas Leigh died in Upton Farnworth, Widnes.
On 25th October 1895 George Thomas Orlando Bridgeman (age 72) died at The Hall, Wigan.
In 1422 John Booth of Barton in Lancashire (age 68) died at Winmarleigh, Lancashire.
The River Tame rises from a number of reservoirs on Saddleworth Moor near Denshaw, Lancashire [Map] from where it flows past Delph, Lancashire [Map], Uppermill, Lancashire [Map], Mossley, Lancashire [Map], Stalybridge, Lancashire [Map], Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire [Map], Woodley, Lancashire [Map], Reddish Vale, Lancashire [Map] before joining the River Goyt to form the River Mersey.
In 1145 Richard Fitzrichard was born to Roger Fitzrichard 1st Baron Warkworth and Alice Vere Baroness Warkworth at Woodplumpton, Lancashire.
In 1201 Richard Fitzrichard (age 56) died at Woodplumpton, Lancashire.
Around 1460 Isabel Worsley was born to Otewell Worsley (age 50) at Worsley Hall, Lancashire.