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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Oldham War Memorial is in Oldham, Lancashire.
Oldham War Memorial was unveiled by General Sir Ian Hamilton on 28th April 1923, before a crowd estimated at over 10,000, and dedicated by the Bishop of Manchester, William Temple. It was sculpted by Albert Toft (age 60) in 1922. The memorial comprises a bronze group sculpture of five life-size soldiers in full battle dress and carrying their weapons, mounted on top of a 3-metre granite plinth. The sculpture originally faced the church but was subsequently rotated 180 degrees to face towards the town hall rather than the church.
Oldham War Memorial has a number of plaques sorrounding commemorating various regiments and events including the M62 Coach Bombing.
The pedestal on which the Old War Memorial sits contains the Roll of Honour which appears to be changed daily.