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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William Etty is in Painters.
On 10th March 1787 William Etty was born.
1808. William Etty (age 20). Portrait of Mary Montagu Viscountess Templetown (age 34) and Her Eldest Son, after Thomas Lawrence.
1820. William Etty (age 32). "The Coral Finder Venus and her Youthful Satellites".
1823. William Etty (age 35). Self-portrait.
1835. William Etty (age 47). "Preparing for a Fancy Dress Ball". Portrait of Charlotte Williams-Wynn (age 27) and Mary Williams-Wynn.
Charlotte Williams-Wynn: On 16th January 1807 she was born to Charles Williams-Wynn and Mary Cunliffe. On 26th April 1869 Charlotte Williams-Wynn died unmarried.
Mary Williams-Wynn: she was born to Charles Williams-Wynn and Mary Cunliffe.
1838. William Etty (age 50). Portrait of Miss Elizabeth Potts.
1838. William Etty (age 50). Monk Bar, York [Map].
On 13th November 1849 William Etty (age 62) died.
1861. William Etty. Railway lines entering York station through the city walls.