William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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Wootton Lodge, Staffordshire is in Wotton, Staffordshire.
In 1560 John Fleetwood (age 43) puchased Wootton Lodge, Staffordshire [Map] from William Cecil 1st Baron Burghley (age 39).
Between 6th October 1590, when he made his will, and 13th October 1590, when he was buried, John Fleetwood (age 73) died. He had intended to be buried at St Peter's Church, Ellastone where he had a tomb prepared but died in Lancashire and was buried there. The tomb is believed to contain the remains of his son Thomas Fleetwood (age 30). His son Thomas Fleetwood inherited Wootton Lodge, Staffordshire [Map].
Thomas Fleetwood: Around 1560 he was born to John Fleetwood. In 1603 he died. His son Richard Fleetwood 1st Baronet inherited Wootton Lodge, Staffordshire [Map].
In 1603 Thomas Fleetwood (age 43) died. His son Richard Fleetwood 1st Baronet inherited Wootton Lodge, Staffordshire [Map].
Around 1611 Wotton Lodge [Map] was built for Richard Fleetwood 1st Baronet.
On 13th December 1813 Lieutenant-Colonel James William Edward Wheeler Unwin (age 50) died at Marseilles, France. His brother Reverend Edward Unwin (age 46) inherited Wootton Lodge, Staffordshire [Map]. Memorial at St Peter's Church, Ellastone: "Much and deservedly lamented, most of all by those who knowing most of him, best knew how to appreciate his worth, his integrity of heart, humane and benevolent disposition which flowing from Christian principles, ennobled a character justly held in professional esteem and constitutes its best memorial. This tribute of sincere esteem and affection is paid by his nearest surviving relations who find, in the record, a consolation for their loss."
Lieutenant-Colonel James William Edward Wheeler Unwin: Around 1763 he was born to James Unwin and Frances Wheeler.
Reverend Edward Unwin: In 1767 he was born to James Unwin and Frances Wheeler. On 22nd November 1847 he died.
1857. Wootton Lodge, Staffordshire [Map].
St Peter's Church, Ellastone. 1862. Memorial to Reverend Walter Davenport Bromley of Wooton Hall [Map] and Baginton Hall, Warwickshire.
1910. Country Life Magazine. Wootton Lodge, Staffordshire [Map]
In 1922 Mary Unwin (age 78) died. Captain Edward Unwin (age 57) inherited Wootton Lodge, Staffordshire [Map]. He then sold it to Brigadier-General Smith Hill Child 2nd Baronet (age 42).
In 1950 Brigadier-General Smith Hill Child 2nd Baronet (age 70) sold Wootton Lodge, Staffordshire [Map] to Alan Rook.
Around 1950. Wootton Lodge, Staffordshire [Map]
1959. Country Life Magazine. Wootton Lodge, Staffordshire [Map]