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The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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St Michael and All Angels Church, Colwich is in Colwich, Staffordshire [Map], Churches in Staffordshire.
St Michael and All Angels Church, Colwich [Map]. Unclear whether a grave or memorial. Those named include William Henry Chetwynd, his daughter Florence Chetwynd and son Arthur Chetwynd, John Sparrow of Bishton Hall in Staffordshire, Elizabeth Moreton aka Sparrow, Charlotte Sparrow, Hannah Maria Sparrow aka Chetwynd and William Henry Chetwynd.
St Michael and All Angels Church, Colwich [Map] with a view of the River Trent from the churchyard.
On or before 28th July 1692, the date he was baptised at St Michael and All Angels Church, Colwich [Map], William Sneyd was born to Ralph Sneyd (age 22). He married 7th October 1724 Susannah Edmonds and had issue.
On 3rd November 1729 Ralph Sneyd (age 59) died. He was buried at St Michael and All Angels Church, Colwich [Map].
On 11th July 1734 John Sneyd of Belmont was born to William Sneyd (age 41) and Susannah Edmonds. He was baptised at St Michael and All Angels Church, Colwich [Map] on 17th August 1734.
On 6th June 1762 George Anson 1st Baron Anson (age 65) died without issue at Moor Park, Hertfordshire. He was buried at St Michael and All Angels Church, Colwich [Map]. Baron Anson of Soberton in Southampton extinct. His brother Thomas Anson (age 67) inherited his estates.
On 20th October 1795 Thomas William Anson 1st Earl Lichfield was born to Thomas Anson 1st Viscount Anson (age 28) and Anne Margaret Coke Viscountess Anson (age 16). He was baptised at St Michael and All Angels Church, Colwich [Map]. He was educated at Eton College [Map] and Christ Church College, Oxford University. He married 11th February 1819 Louisa Barbara Catherine Phillips Countess Lichfield and had issue.
On 10th September 1826 Thomas George Anson 2nd Earl Lichfield (age 1) was baptised at St Michael and All Angels Church, Colwich [Map].
On 27th May 1909 Bishop Adelbert John Robert Anson (age 68) died. He was buried at St Michael and All Angels Church, Colwich [Map].
After 27th May 1909. Grave of Bishop Adelbert John Robert Anson (deceased) at St Michael and All Angels Church, Colwich [Map].
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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On 13th October 1920 Herbert William Sproston (age 33) was killed. He was buried at St Michael and All Angels Church, Colwich [Map].
On 21st November 2005 Thomas Patrick John Anson 5th Earl Lichfield (deceased) was buried at St Michael and All Angels Church, Colwich [Map]. The Memorial Stone placed by his partner Annunziata Asquith (age 57). His sister Elizabeth Georgiana Anson Lady Shakerley (age 64), his former wife Leonora Mary Grosvenor Countess Lichfield (age 56), his son Thomas Anson 6th Earl of Lichfield (age 27), and his two daughters Rose and Eloise attended.
War Grave of Herbert William Sproston at St Michael and All Angels Church, Colwich [Map].
Herbert William Sproston: Around 1887 he was born to James Sproston of Little Haywood in Staffordshire. On 13th October 1920 Herbert William Sproston was killed. He was buried at St Michael and All Angels Church, Colwich [Map]. On 13th October 1920 Herbert William Sproston was a Gunner with the Royal Field Artillery "C" 183rd Brigade.