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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 Glamorganshire is in Member Parliament.
In 1597 Thomas Mansel 1st Baronet (age 41) was elected MP Glamorganshire.
In 1605 Thomas Mansel 1st Baronet (age 49) was elected MP Glamorganshire.
In 1614 Thomas Mansel 1st Baronet (age 58) was elected MP Glamorganshire at the Addled Parliament.
In 1625 John Stradling 1st Baronet (age 62) was elected MP Glamorganshire which seat he held until 1626.
In March 1679 Bussy Mansel (age 55) was elected MP Glamorganshire.
In October 1679 Bussy Mansel (age 55) was elected MP Glamorganshire.
In 1689, 1690, 1695 and 1698 Bussy Mansel (age 65) was elected MP Glamorganshire.
On 22nd February 1716 Charles Kemeys 4th Baronet (age 27) was elected MP Glamorganshire.
In 1722 Charles Kemeys 4th Baronet (age 33) was elected MP Glamorganshire.
In 1727 Charles Kemeys 4th Baronet (age 38) was elected MP Glamorganshire.
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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In 1747 Charles Edwin (age 48) was elected MP Glamorganshire.
In 1754 Charles Edwin (age 55) was elected MP Glamorganshire.
In 1780 Charles Edwin Wyndham was elected MP Glamorganshire during the General Election.
In 1789 Thomas Wyndham (age 26) was elected MP Glamorganshire.
In 1857 Henry Vivian 1st Baron Swansea (age 35) was elected MP Glamorganshire which seat he held until 1885.