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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St Mary's Church, Elton is in Elton, Herefordshire, Churches in Herefordshire.
St Mary's Church, Elton [Map] was built in the 12th Century and restored in 1876 by W E Martin when the bell turret and south porch were added. On the north wall are the Royal Arms of Queen Elizabeth I carved in wood and with the inscription "God save the Queene".
After 8th January 1845. Memorial to John Cæsar Hawkins (deceased) at St Mary's Church, Elton [Map].
John Cæsar Hawkins: On 20th December 1805 he was born to John Cæsar Hawkins 3rd Baronet and Charlotte Cassandra Surtees. On 7th April 1836 John Cæsar Hawkins and Louisa Georgiana Letitia Ricketts were married. On 8th January 1845 John Cæsar Hawkins died.
After 3rd August 1860. Memorial to Elizabeth Knight (deceased) at St Mary's Church, Elton [Map] sculpted by George Gammon Adams (age 39).
Elizabeth Knight: On 18th March 1798 she was born to Thomas Andrew Knight of Downton Castle in Herefordshire. On 3rd August 1860 she died.
After 1918. St Mary's Church, Elton [Map]. Roll of Service including Brigadier Edward Cecil Neville Custance (age 23)
Brigadier Edward Cecil Neville Custance: On 9th December 1894 he was born to Charles Edward Salwey Custance. On 30th August 1984 Brigadier Edward Cecil Neville Custance died.
After 19th November 1950. Memorial to Charles Victor Hambleton Custance (deceased) at St Mary's Church, Elton [Map].
Charles Victor Hambleton Custance: On 7th April 1897 he was born to Charles Edward Salwey Custance. On 19th November 1950 Charles Victor Hambleton Custance died.