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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Paternal Family Tree: Wyndham
Maternal Family Tree: Pamela Fitzgerald Lady Campbell 1796-1869
Before 3rd August 1862 [her father] Percy Scawen Wyndham (age 27) and [her mother] Madeline Caroline Frances Eden Campbell were married.
On 14th January 1871 Pamela Wyndham Viscountess Grey was born to [her father] Percy Scawen Wyndham (age 35) and [her mother] Madeline Caroline Frances Eden Campbell.
On 9th September 1882 George Grey 2nd Baronet (age 83) died. His grandson [her future husband] Edward (age 20) succeeded 3rd Baronet Grey of Fallodon.
In 1883 [her brother-in-law] Hugo Charteris 11th Earl of Wemyss (age 25) and [her sister] Mary Constance Wyndham Countess Wemyss (age 20) were married. He the son of Francis Richard Charteris 10th Earl of Wemyss (age 64) and Anne Frederica Anson Countess Wemyss (age 59).
In 1885 [her future husband] Edward Grey 1st Viscount Fallodon (age 22) and Dorothy Widdrington were married.
In 1895 Edward Tennant 1st Baron Glenconner (age 35) and Pamela Wyndham Viscountess Grey (age 23) were married.
On 13th July 1896 [her daughter] Clarissa Madeline Tennant Baroness Tennyson was born to [her husband] Edward Tennant 1st Baron Glenconner (age 37) and Pamela Wyndham Viscountess Grey (age 25). She married 27th March 1918 Major Lionel Hallam Tennyson 3rd Baron Tennyson, son of Hallam Tennyson 2nd Baron Tennyson and Audrey Georgiana Florence Boyle Baroness Tennyson, and had issue.
On 1st July 1897 [her son] Edward Wyndham Tennant was born to [her husband] Edward Tennant 1st Baron Glenconner (age 38) and Pamela Wyndham Viscountess Grey (age 26).
In 1899 [her son] Christopher Tennant 2nd Baron Glenconner was born to [her husband] Edward Tennant 1st Baron Glenconner (age 39) and Pamela Wyndham Viscountess Grey (age 27). He married (1) 25th September 1925 Pamela Winefred Paget Baroness Glenconner, daughter of Richard Arthur Surtees Paget 2nd Baronet and Muriel Finch-Hatton Lady Paget, and had issue.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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In 1906 Wilfrid Scawen Blunt (age 65) and Anne King-Noel 15th Baroness Wentworth (age 68) were legally separated as a consequence of the numerous mistresses he had taken which included Jane Morris nee Burden (age 66), Catherine Walters aka "Skittles", his cousin [her sister] Mary Wyndham (age 43) and, possibly, her mother [her mother] Madeline Caroline Frances Eden Campbell.
On 21st April 1906 [her son] Stephen Tennant was born to [her husband] Edward Tennant 1st Baron Glenconner (age 46) and Pamela Wyndham Viscountess Grey (age 35).
On 4th June 1906 [her father-in-law] Charles Tennant 1st Baronet (age 82) died. His son [her husband] Edward (age 47) succeeded 2nd Baronet Tennant of The Glen and St Rollox.
In 1911 [her husband] Edward Tennant 1st Baron Glenconner (age 51) was created 1st Baron Glenconner of The Glen in Peebles. Pamela Wyndham Viscountess Grey (age 39) by marriage Baroness Glenconner of The Glen in Peebles.
On 13th March 1911 [her father] Percy Scawen Wyndham (age 76) died.
In 1912 [her future husband] Edward Grey 1st Viscount Fallodon (age 49) was appointed 846th Knight of the Garter by King Edward VII of the United Kingdom.
On 30th June 1914 Francis Richard Charteris 10th Earl of Wemyss (age 95) died. His son [her brother-in-law] Hugo (age 56) succeeded 11th Earl Wemyss, 4th Baron Wemyss of Wemyss in Fife. [her sister] Mary Constance Wyndham Countess Wemyss (age 51) by marriage Countess Wemyss.
In 1915 John Singer Sargent (age 58). "The Wyndham Sisters". Left to right [her sister] Madeleine (age 45), Pamela (age 43) and [her sister] Mary (age 52). On the wall behind is seen George Frederick Watts portrait of their mother [her mother] Madeline Caroline Frances Eden Campbell.
Madeleine Pamela Constance Wyndham: On 31st March 1869 she was born to Percy Scawen Wyndham and Madeline Caroline Frances Eden Campbell. Before 1889 Charles Robert Whorwood Adeane and she were married. On 31st July 1941 Madeleine Pamela Constance Wyndham died.
In 1916 [her future husband] Edward Grey 1st Viscount Fallodon (age 53) was created 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon in Northumberland.
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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The Times. 28th January 1916. MARRIAGE OF LORD GRANBY.
The marriage of the Marquess of Granby (age 29), only son of the Duke (age 63) and Duchess of Rutland (age 59), to Miss Kathleen Tennant (age 21), youngest daughter of [her brother-in-law] Mr. (age 54) and Mrs. Frank Tennant (age 52), of Innes House, took place yesterday at St. Margaret's [Map]. There was a very large attendance, and a number of those present brought young children with them.
The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a Venetian gown of white satin with a gold, brocade train four yards long and a short mantlet of old Venetian family lace; the sleeves were long and close-fitting, and she had a long white net veil with a wreath of orange blossoms. She carried a copy of the marriage service embroidered in seed pearl and coloured silks, worked by her mother after an old design in the British Museum.
Lady Diane Manners (age 24), who was one of the bridesmaids, designed the bridesmaids' gowns in the medieval manner; they were of white chiffon belted in silver worn with flowing veils of blue tulle held by silver bands. Each of the bridesmaids carried a tail branch of almond blossom; the others were Miss Elizabeth Asquith (age 18), Miss Mary Lyttelton, and Miss Violet Warrender. The [her son] Hon. Stephen Tennant (age 9), who wore a Romeo suit with a jewelleed belt, was the page. Captain Charles Lindsay, Grenadier Guards, was best man. Canon Sheppard (age 35), Sub-Dean of the Chapels Royal, and the Rev. F. W. Knox, the Duke of Rutland's chaplain, performed the ceremony.
SOME OF THE GOWNS. The Duke of Rutland was among the first to come to the church, and most of the guests were there early. The Prime Minister (age 63) arrived with Mr. (age 35) and Mrs. Bonham-Carter (age 28), and Mr. Balfour with a party which included Mr. and Mrs. William Balfour. The Duchess on Rutland wore gold charmeuse with gold tissue in her hat and a rose pink velvet cloak bordered with fur. The Marchioness of Anglesey (age 32), in white box-cloth, brought her little daughter, Lady Carolinie Paget (age 2), in a little Ermine coat and hat. [her sister-in-law] Mrs. Asquith (age 51), who was with [her sister-in-law] Mrs. Graham Smith (age 56), wore a black charmeuse gown made with a ruched cape and trimmed with chinchilla; her hat was black with emerald feathers.
Mrs. Tennant wore black and white embroidered taffetas; Lady Robert Manners had a long muauve coat trimmed with skunk; and the [her sister] Countess of Wemyss (age 53) was in black and white. Lady Tree had a pervenche panne long coat made tight-fitting and a plain black sailor hat. The Countess of Drogheda (age 29) wore black and gold, Lady D'Abernon (age 50) grey chinchilla furs with a black coat and skirt, and Lady Arthur Paget a musquash coat bordered with skunk. Mrs. Guy Charteris (age 28) brought her baby, and the Hon. Mrs. George Keppel (age 45), in black and white, was accomapanied by her two daughters, and Mrs. McKenna by her two sons. Mrs. Hwfa Williams and Lady Randolph Churchill (age 62) (who was with Mrs. Churchill (age 30)) both were black velvet.
The Guests. Among those present were:
The Italian Ambassador, the Spanish Ambassador, the Duchess of Buccleuch (age 44), and Lady Margaret Scott, etc.
A small reception was held after the ceremony at [her husband] Lord (age 56) and Lady Glenconner's (age 45) house in Queen Anne's gate, and the bride and bridegroom subsequently left for Belvoir Castle [Map], where the honeymoon will be spent.
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On 22nd September 1916 [her son] Edward Wyndham Tennant (age 19) was killed in action at the Battle of the Somme. Sculpted by Allan Gairdner Wyon (age 34). Salisbury Cathedral [Map].
Edward Wyndham Tennant: On 1st July 1897 he was born to Edward Tennant 1st Baron Glenconner and Pamela Wyndham Viscountess Grey.
On 27th March 1918 [her son-in-law] Major Lionel Hallam Tennyson 3rd Baron Tennyson (age 28) and [her daughter] Clarissa Madeline Tennant Baroness Tennyson (age 21) were married.
In March 1920 [her mother] Madeline Caroline Frances Eden Campbell died.
On 21st November 1920 [her husband] Edward Tennant 1st Baron Glenconner (age 61) died at 34 Queen Anne's Gate Marylebone following an operation ten days before. His son [her son] Christopher (age 21) succeeded 2nd Baron Glenconner of The Glen in Peebles, 3rd Baronet Tennant of The Glen and St Rollox.
In 1922 Edward Grey 1st Viscount Fallodon (age 59) and Pamela Wyndham Viscountess Grey (age 50) were married. She by marriage Viscountess Grey of Fallodon in Northumberland.
On 25th March 1922 Muir Dudley Coats (age 25) and [her illegitimate step-daughter] Audrey Evelyn James (age 19) were married.
On 25th September 1925 [her son] Christopher Tennant 2nd Baron Glenconner (age 26) and [her daughter-in-law] Pamela Winefred Paget Baroness Glenconner (age 22) were married. She by marriage Baroness Glenconner of The Glen in Peebles.
On 18th November 1928 Pamela Wyndham Viscountess Grey (age 57) died.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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On 7th September 1933 [her former husband] Edward Grey 1st Viscount Fallodon (age 71) died. Viscount Grey of Fallodon in Northumberland extinct. His second cousin Charles (age 53) succeeded 4th Baronet Grey of Fallodon.
Kings Wessex: Great x 22 Grand Daughter of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 19 Grand Daughter of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 23 Grand Daughter of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 20 Grand Daughter of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 23 Grand Daughter of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 5 Grand Daughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
Kings Scotland: Great x 21 Grand Daughter of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 29 Grand Daughter of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 7 Grand Daughter of Henry IV King France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 26 Grand Daughter of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Wyndham 2nd Baronet 
12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Wyndham 3rd Baronet 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Katherine Leveson-Gower Lady Wyndham 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Charles Wyndham 2nd Earl Egremont 7 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Charles Seymour 6th Duke of Somerset 
5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 3 Grandmother: Catherine Seymour 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Percy Duchess Somerset 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: George O'Brien Wyndham 3rd Earl Egremont 8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Carpenter 1st Baron Carpenter
Great x 3 Grandfather: George Carpenter 2nd Baron Carpenter 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Caulfeild Baroness Carpenter 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Alicia Carpenter Countess Egremont 14 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: David Petty
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Petty Baroness Carpenter
GrandFather: George Wyndham 1st Baron Leconfield 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Ilive Countess Egremont
Father: Percy Scawen Wyndham 10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 1 Grandfather: Reverend William Blunt
GrandMother: Mary Fanny Blunt
Pamela Wyndham Viscountess Grey 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
GrandFather: Guy Campbell 1st Baronet
Mother: Madeline Caroline Frances Eden Campbell 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Fitzgerald 
7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Fitzgerald 19th Earl of Kildare 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Clotworthy 
Great x 2 Grandfather: James Fitzgerald 1st Duke Leinster 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William O'Brien 3rd Earl Inchiquin 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary O'Brien Countess Kildare 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Villiers Countess Inchiquin 
10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Edward Fitzgerald 2 x Great Grand Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Charles Lennox 1st Duke Richmond 
Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
Great x 3 Grandfather: Charles Lennox 2nd Duke Richmond Grand Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Brudenell Duchess Richmond 
9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Emilia Mary Lennox Duchess Leinster Great Grand Daughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Cadogan 1st Earl Cadogan 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Sarah Cadogan Duchess Richmond
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Cecilia Munter Countess Cadogan
GrandMother: Pamela Fitzgerald Lady Campbell 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland