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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Baron Hatherton is in Baronies of England Alphabetically, Baronies of England Chronologically, Extant Baronies of England.
Summary
1835. Edward John Walhouse aka Littleton 1st Baron Hatherton [aged 43] created.
4th May 1863. Son Edward Richard Littleton 2nd Baron Hatherton [aged 47] succeeded.
3rd April 1888. Son Edward George Littleton 3rd Baron Hatherton [aged 45] succeeded.
24th August 1930. Son Edward Charles Rowley Littleton 4th Baron Hatherton [aged 62] succeeded.
10th November 1944. Son Edward Littleton 5th Baron Hatherton [aged 44] succeeded.
13th November 1969. Brother John Littleton 6th Baron Hatherton [aged 63] succeeded.
27th June 1973. Brother Thomas Littleton 7th Baron Hatherton [aged 65] succeeded.
28th September 1985. First Cousin Once Removed Edward Littleton 8th Baron Hatherton [aged 35] succeeded.
In 1835 Edward John Walhouse aka Littleton 1st Baron Hatherton [aged 43] was created 1st Baron Hatherton. Hyacinthe Mary Wellesley Baroness Hatherton [aged 45] by marriage Baroness Hatherton.
In 1852 Edward John Walhouse aka Littleton 1st Baron Hatherton [aged 60] and Caroline Hurt Baroness Hatherton [aged 42] were married. She by marriage Baroness Hatherton.
On 4th May 1863 Edward John Walhouse aka Littleton 1st Baron Hatherton [aged 72] died at Teddesley Hall, Penkridge. His son Edward [aged 47] succeeded 2nd Baron Hatherton.
On 3rd April 1888 Edward Richard Littleton 2nd Baron Hatherton [aged 72] died. His son Edward [aged 45] succeeded 3rd Baron Hatherton. Charlotte Louisa Rowley Baroness Hatherton [aged 43] by marriage Baroness Hatherton.
On 24th August 1930 Edward George Littleton 3rd Baron Hatherton [aged 88] died. His son Edward [aged 62] succeeded 4th Baron Hatherton.
On 10th November 1944 Edward Charles Rowley Littleton 4th Baron Hatherton [aged 76] died. His son Edward [aged 44] succeeded 5th Baron Hatherton.
On 13th November 1969 Edward Littleton 5th Baron Hatherton [aged 69] died. His brother John [aged 63] succeeded 6th Baron Hatherton.
On 27th June 1973 John Littleton 6th Baron Hatherton [aged 66] died. His brother Thomas [aged 65] succeeded 7th Baron Hatherton.
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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On 28th September 1985 Thomas Littleton 7th Baron Hatherton [aged 77] died. His first cousin once removed Edward [aged 35] succeeded 8th Baron Hatherton.