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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In April 1855 Caroline Wood was born at New Mills, Derbyshire [Map].
On 30th December 1905 Charles Hadfield [aged 19] and Caroline Wood [aged 50] were married. The difference in their ages was 31 years; she, unusually, being older than him.
Around 1909 [her son] George Hadfield was born to [her husband] Charles Hadfield [aged 22] and Caroline Wood [aged 53] at Mellor, Cheshire [Map].
Before 1911 [her husband] Charles Hadfield [aged 24] and Caroline Wood [aged 55] had two children who died in infancy. See 1911 Census.
1911. 1911 Census Mellor. Lower Bradshaw Farm [Map].
George Henry Moorcroft [aged 54]. Head. 55.
Caroline Wood [aged 55]. Wife. 55.
Arthur Moorcroft [aged 24]. Son. 24.
Caroline Moorcroft [aged 21]. Daughter. 21.
George Henry Moorcroft [aged 19]. Son. 19.
Thomas Willam Moorcroft [aged 15]. Son. 15.
2nd April 1911. 1911 Census Derbyshire New Mills Back Meal Street. 2 Back Meal Street [Map]
[her husband] Charles Hadfield [aged 24]. Head. 24. Carter Coal Merchant.
Caroline Wood [aged 56]. Wife. 24.
[her son] George Hadfield [aged 2]. Son. 2.
In January 1920 [her husband] Charles Hadfield [aged 33] and Edith Fletcher [aged 23] were married.
Before 11th October 1937 Caroline Wood [aged 82] was living at 139 Hayfield Road [Map].
On 11th October 1937 Caroline Wood [aged 82] died at 139 Hayfield Road [Map].
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.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
In January 1959 [her former husband] Charles Hadfield [aged 72] died.