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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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MP Anglesey is in Member Parliament.
In 1549 Richard Bulkeley was elected MP Anglesey which seat he held until 1552.
In April 1554 Richard Bulkeley was elected MP Anglesey which seat he held for a month.
In November 1554 Richard Bulkeley was elected MP Anglesey which seat he held until Jan 1555.
In 1571 Richard Bulkeley was elected MP Anglesey which seat he held until 1572.
In 1593 William Glynne (age 27) was elected MP Anglesey.
In 1734 Nicholas Bayly 2nd Baronet Bayly of Plas Newydd in Anglesey (age 25) was elected MP Anglesey.
In 1747 Nicholas Bayly 2nd Baronet Bayly of Plas Newydd in Anglesey (age 38) was elected MP Anglesey.
In 1770 Nicholas Bayly 2nd Baronet Bayly of Plas Newydd in Anglesey (age 61) was elected MP Anglesey.
In 1790 William Paget (age 20) was elected MP Anglesey.
In 1794 Arthur Paget (age 22) was elected MP Anglesey.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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In 1837 William Owen Stanley (age 34) was elected MP Anglesey.