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 Denbighshire is in Member Parliament.
In December 1601 John Salusbury (age 34) was elected MP Denbighshire.
In 1604 Peter Mutton of Llanerch (age 39) was elected MP Denbighshire.
In 1640 Thomas Salusbury 2nd Baronet (age 27) was elected MP Denbighshire during the Short Parliament.
In 1679 John Salusbury 4th Baronet (age 42) was elected MP Denbighshire.
In 1681 John Salusbury 4th Baronet (age 44) was elected MP Denbighshire.
In 1685 Richard Myddelton 3rd Baronet (age 29) was elected MP Denbighshire unopposed at which time he was restored as Custos Rotulorum.
In 1685 Richard Myddelton 3rd Baronet (age 29) was elected MP Denbighshire unopposed.
In 1690 Richard Myddelton 3rd Baronet (age 34) was elected MP Denbighshire.
In 1695 Richard Myddelton 3rd Baronet (age 39) was elected MP Denbighshire which seat he held until his death in 1716 being re-elected in 1698, Feb 1701, Dec 1701, 1702, 1705, 1708, 1710, 1713 and 1715.
In 1835 William Bagot 3rd Baron Bagot (age 23) was elected MP Denbighshire which he held until 1852.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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In 1841 Watkin Williams-Wynn 6th Baronet (age 20) was elected MP Denbighshire. He held the seat for forty-fours years until his death in 1885.
In May 1885 Herbert Lloyd Watkin Williams-Wynn 7th Baronet (age 24) was elected MP Denbighshire which seat he held until Nov 1885 when the seat was abolished. He lost the subsequent election for the new East Denbighshire constituency, and tried unsuccessfully to gain the seat in the following two elections in 1886 (when he lost by only 0.4 per cent) and 1892.