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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Around 1534 Bishop John Still was born at Grantham [Map]. He was educated at the The King's School, Grantham [Map] and Christ's College, Cambridge University [Map].
In 1574 Bishop John Still [aged 40] was appointed Master of St John's College, Cambridge University [Map].
In 1576 Bishop John Still [aged 42] was appointed Archdeacon of Sudbury which position he held until 1593.
In or before 1577 Bishop John Still [aged 42] and Anne Alabaster were married.
In 1577 Bishop John Still [aged 43] was appointed Master of Trinity College, Cambridge University [Map].
In May 1577 Archdeacon John Mullins [aged 57] was collated to the rectory of Bocking, Essex [Map]. In October 1583 he was made Dean of Bocking, Essex [Map] along with Bishop John Still [aged 43].
In 1579 [his son] Nathaniel Still was born to Bishop John Still [aged 45] and [his wife] Anne Alabaster. He married before 1626 Jane Whitmore.
In 1592 [his wife] Anne Alabaster died.
In 1593 Bishop John Still [aged 59] was appointed Bishop of Bath and Wells.
On 26th February 1608 Bishop John Still [aged 74] died.