William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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Church of St Peter and St Paul, Easton Maudit is in Easton Maudit, Churches in Northamptonshire.
After 31st October 1612. Church of St Peter and St Paul, Easton Maudit [Map]. Monument to Christopher Yelverton (deceased) and Margaret Catesby was buried at Church of St Peter and St Paul, Easton Maudit [Map]. Early canopied Stuart Hooded Monument with eight daughters shown on one side, four sons on the other. The posts support a canopy of two semicircular arches with coffered soffits, urn ornaments at the angles, and shields of arms.
Christopher Yelverton: In 1536 he was born to William Yelverton and Amy Fermor. Before 29th June 1566 Christopher Yelverton and Margaret Catesby were married. On 24th November 1597 he was appointed Speaker of the House of Commons. On 31st October 1612 Christopher Yelverton died at his seventy room house in Easton Maudit.
Margaret Catesby: In 1543 she was born to Thomas Catesby of Whiston. In 1611 Margaret Catesby died.
On 24th January 1630 Henry Yelverton (age 63) died. He was buried at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Easton Maudit [Map].
On 29th April 1625 Mary Beale (age 43) died. She was buried at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Easton Maudit [Map].
Elaborate canopied Stuart Hooded Monument of alabaster, the effigies one above the other, with the figures of four sons and five daughters below. The canopy is supported by bedesmen in black gowns, and is surmounted by figures of Faith, Hope, and Charity. Above is an inscribed panel surrounded by books on end and various linked symbols with winged cherubs above. Large caryatids representing hooded bedesmen to left and right. Arch above with 3 standing figures and 2 hour-glasses on sculls.
Mary Beale: Around 1582 she was born to Robert Beale. Before 27th March 1602 Henry Yelverton and she were married. She the daughter of Robert Beale.
On 4th December 1654 Christopher Yelverton 1st Baronet (age 52) died. He was buried at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Easton Maudit [Map]. His son Henry (age 21) succeeded 2nd Baronet Yelverton of Easton Maudit in Northamptonshire.
After 4th December 1654. Church of St Peter and St Paul, Easton Maudit [Map]. Monument to Christopher Yelverton 1st Baronet (deceased).
On 20th September 1659 Bishop Thomas Morton (age 95) died at Easton Maudit at the home of Christopher Yelverton 1st Baronet whose tutor he once had been. Grave slab for Bishop Thomas Morton at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Easton Maudit [Map]. Note his grave slab states his name as Thomas Dunelm. Dunelm is the surname traditionally taken by Bishops of Durham. Main armorial the arms of the Bishop of Durham impaled with unknown arms.
Bishop Thomas Morton: On 20th March 1564 he was born at York [Map]. In 1618 he was appointed Bishop of Norwich. In June 1632 he was appointed Bishop of Durham. Parliament deprived him of the see in 1647. After 1647 Bishop Thomas Morton became tutor to Henry Yelverton Baron Grey of Ruthyn the son of Christopher Yelverton 1st Baronet at Easton Maudit.
On 22nd May 1668 Frances Neville died. She was buried at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Easton Maudit [Map].
On 30th October 1670 Henry Yelverton Baron Grey of Ruthyn (age 37) died. He was buried at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Easton Maudit [Map]. His son Charles (age 13) succeeded 3rd Baronet Yelverton of Easton Maudit in Northamptonshire.
After 30th October 1670. Church of St Peter and St Paul, Easton Maudit [Map]. Monument to Henry Yelverton Baron Grey of Ruthyn (deceased) and Susan Longueville 13th Baroness Grey of Ruthyn.
Susan Longueville 13th Baroness Grey of Ruthyn: she was born to Charles Longueville 12th Baron Grey of Ruthyn and Frances Neville. On 14th June 1643 Charles Longueville 12th Baron Grey of Ruthyn died. His daughter Susan succeeded 13th Baroness Grey of Ruthyn. Before 21st August 1657 Henry Yelverton Baron Grey of Ruthyn and she were married. He by marriage Baron Grey of Ruthyn. They were fifth cousin once removed. On 28th January 1676 she died. She was buried at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Easton Maudit [Map]. Her son Charles succeeded 14th Baron Grey of Ruthyn.
On 28th January 1676 Susan Longueville 13th Baroness Grey of Ruthyn died. She was buried at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Easton Maudit [Map]. Her son Charles (age 18) succeeded 14th Baron Grey of Ruthyn.
After 17th May 1679. Church of St Peter and St Paul, Easton Maudit [Map]. Monument to Charles Yelverton 14th Baron Grey of Ruthyn (deceased).
Charles Yelverton 14th Baron Grey of Ruthyn: On 21st August 1657 he was born to Henry Yelverton Baron Grey of Ruthyn and Susan Longueville 13th Baroness Grey of Ruthyn. On 30th October 1670 Henry Yelverton Baron Grey of Ruthyn died. He was buried at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Easton Maudit [Map]. His son Charles succeeded 3rd Baronet Yelverton of Easton Maudit in Northamptonshire. On 17th May 1679 Charles Yelverton 14th Baron Grey of Ruthyn died. His brother Henry succeeded 15th Baron Grey of Ruthyn, 4th Baronet Yelverton of Easton Maudit in Northamptonshire. Barbara Talbot Viscountess Longueville by marriage Baroness Grey of Ruthyn.
Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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General photos of the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Easton Maudit [Map]. The floor tiles Minton installed by donated by Bishop Alwyne Compton son of Spencer Compton 2nd Marquess Northampton who lived at near by Castle Ashby House, Northamptonshire.
