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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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Archaeologia Cambrensis 1855 Page 64 is in Archaeologia Cambrensis 1855.
Arrangements having been made with the Board of Woods and Forests for leasing Denbigh Castle to the inhabitants of that town, with a view to use the interior of the castle for public walks, and for preventing any further dilapidations; it has been determined to open a subscription for carrying the above purposes into effect. The consolidation of the Great Gateway of the castle, now in danger of total destruction, will be immediately attended to, and the other repairs and improvements will proceed as quickly as the funds will allow. Subscriptions will be received by the Mayor and Town Clerk of Denbigh, and the Steward of the Crown Manor.