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 Richardson is in Painters.
In 1881, William Richardson, a widower and an artist, was living at 25 Stratford Place, St Pancras, London with his 25-year-old daughter Alice and sons Arthur E. 18, an architect's pupil, both born at St Pancras.
On or after 29th August 1814, the date he was baptised at St Sampson's Church, York [Map], William Richardson was born, son of John Richardson, a cabinet maker, and his wife Eleanor.
1875. William Richardson (age 60). "Kelso Abbey [Map]".
1878. William Richardson (age 63). "Whitby Abbey [Map]".
Before 1899. William Richardson (age 84). "Haddon Hall, Derbyshire [Map]".
Before 1899. William Richardson (age 84). "St Mary's Abbey, York [Map]".
Before 1899. William Richardson (age 84). "The Gateway at Roche Abbey [Map]".
Before 1899. William Richardson (age 84). "Beauchamp Chapel, St Mary's Church, Warwick [Map]".
On 12th December 1899 William Richardson (age 85) died at 24 Belsize Grove, Hampstead, London.