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 1534 William Peryam of Little Fulford was born to [his father] John Peryam.
After 1534 William Peryam of Little Fulford and Margery Holcote were married.
Before 1567 William Peryam of Little Fulford (age 32) and Anne Parker were married.
In 1567 [his daughter] Mary Peryam was born to William Peryam of Little Fulford (age 33) and [his wife] Anne Parker. She married in or before 1583 William Pole of Colcombe House and had issue.
Around May 1578 Henry Neville (age 58) and [his future wife] Elizabeth Bacon (age 37) were married. The difference in their ages was 21 years.
In or before 1583 [his son-in-law] William Pole of Colcombe House (age 21) and [his daughter] Mary Peryam (age 15) were married.
In January 1593 William Peryam of Little Fulford (age 59) was appointed Chief Baron of the Exchequer.
Before September 1595 William Peryam of Little Fulford (age 61) and Elizabeth Bacon (age 54) were married.
On 9th October 1604 William Peryam of Little Fulford (age 70) 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 3rd May 1621 [his former wife] Elizabeth Bacon (age 80) died.
Thomas D'Oyly and Elizabeth Bacon were married.