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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Viscount Ridley of Blagdon and Blyth in Northumberland is in Viscountcies of England Alphabetically.
In 1900 Matthew White Ridley 1st Viscount Ridley (age 57) was created 1st Viscount Ridley of Blagdon and Blyth in Northumberland and 1st Baron Wensleydale of Blagdon and Blyth in Northumberland. Mary Georgiana Marjoribanks Viscountess Ridley (age 50) by marriage 1st Viscountess Ridley of Blagdon and Blyth in Northumberland.
On 28th November 1904 Matthew White Ridley 1st Viscount Ridley (age 62) died. His son Matthew (age 29) succeeded 2nd Viscount Ridley of Blagdon and Blyth in Northumberland, 2nd Baron Wensleydale of Blagdon and Blyth in Northumberland, 6th Baronet Ridley of Blagdon in Northumberland. Rosamond Cornelia Gwladys Guest Viscountess Ridley by marriage Viscountess Ridley of Blagdon and Blyth in Northumberland.
On 14th February 1916 Matthew White Ridley 2nd Viscount Ridley (age 41) died. His son Matthew (age 13) succeeded 3rd Viscount Ridley of Blagdon and Blyth in Northumberland, 3rd Baron Wensleydale of Blagdon and Blyth in Northumberland, 7th Baronet Ridley of Blagdon in Northumberland.
On 25th February 1964 Matthew White Ridley 3rd Viscount Ridley (age 61) died. His son Matthew (age 38) succeeded 4th Viscount Ridley of Blagdon and Blyth in Northumberland, 4th Baron Wensleydale of Blagdon and Blyth in Northumberland, 8th Baronet Ridley of Blagdon in Northumberland. Anne Katharine Gabrielle Lumley Viscountess Ridley (age 35) by marriage Viscountess Ridley of Blagdon and Blyth in Northumberland.
On 22nd March 2012 Matthew White Ridley 4th Viscount Ridley (age 86) died. His son Matthew (age 54) succeeded 5th Viscount Ridley of Blagdon and Blyth in Northumberland, 5th Baron Wensleydale of Blagdon and Blyth in Northumberland, 9th Baronet Ridley of Blagdon in Northumberland.