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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St Nicholas Church, Whiston is in Whiston, Northamptonshire, Churches in Northamptonshire.
General monuments at St Nicholas Church, Whiston [Map].
1534. St Nicholas Church, Whiston [Map] was commissioned by Anthony Catesby of Whiston [aged 34].
Anthony Catesby of Whiston: Around 1500 he was born to Humphrey Catesby. In or before 1521 Anthony Catesby of Whiston and Isabel Pigot were married. On 10th October 1544 Anthony Catesby of Whiston died.
1700. Monument to Thomas Catesby and his forebears at St Nicholas Church, Whiston [Map].
Thomas Catesby: In 1632 he was born to Clifton Catesby. On 20th February 1699 Thomas Catesby died.
On 1st April 1769 Albania Selwyn Baroness Boston [aged 50] died. She was buried at St Nicholas Church, Whiston [Map].
After 1st April 1769. Floor slab to Albania Selwyn Baroness Boston [deceased] at St Nicholas Church, Whiston [Map].
Albania Selwyn Baroness Boston: In 1719 she was born to Henry Selwyn. On 26th August 1746 William Irby 1st Baron Boston and she were married. In 1761 William Irby 1st Baron Boston was created 1st Baron Boston. She by marriage Baroness Boston. On 1st April 1769 she died. She was buried at St Nicholas Church, Whiston [Map].
After 30th March 1775. Monument to William Irby 1st Baron Boston [deceased] at St Nicholas Church, Whiston [Map] sculpted by Joseph Nollekens [aged 37].
After 30th July 1792. Memorial to Mary Blackman [deceased] at St Nicholas Church, Whiston [Map] sculpted by Joseph Nollekens [aged 54].
Mary Blackman: Around 1744 she was born to Rowland Blackman of Antigua. Before 30th July 1792 William Henry Irby and she were married. On 30th July 1792 she died.
After 10th March 1807. Wall memorial to Reverend William Augustus Irby [deceased] at St Nicholas Church, Whiston [Map].
Reverend William Augustus Irby: Around 1781 he was born to Frederick Irby 2nd Baron Boston and Christian Methuen. On 10th March 1807 Reverend William Augustus Irby died.
After 27th July 1809. Monument to Edward Methuen Irby [deceased] at St Nicholas Church, Whiston [Map]
Edward Methuen Irby: On 21st March 1788 he was born to Frederick Irby 2nd Baron Boston and Christian Methuen. On 27th July 1809 Edward Methuen Irby was killed at the Battle of Talavera.
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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After 6th September 1830. Memorial to Rachel Ives Drake Baroness Boston [deceased] at St Nicholas Church, Whiston [Map].
Rachel Ives Drake Baroness Boston: On 29th January 1783 she was born. On 17th October 1801 George Irby 3rd Baron Boston and she were married. On 23rd March 1825 Frederick Irby 2nd Baron Boston died at Lower Grosvenor Street, Belgravia. His son George succeeded 3rd Baron Boston, 4th Baronet Irby of Whaplode and Boston. She by marriage Baroness Boston. On 6th September 1830 she died.
After 9th May 1832. Monument to Frederick Irby 2nd Baron Boston and Christian Methuen at St Nicholas Church, Whiston [Map] sculpted by William Pitts [aged 42].
Frederick Irby 2nd Baron Boston: On 9th June 1749 he was born to William Irby 1st Baron Boston and Albania Selwyn Baroness Boston On 30th March 1775 William Irby 1st Baron Boston died. His son Frederick succeeded 2nd Baron Boston, 3rd Baronet Irby of Whaplode and Boston. On 15th May 1775 Frederick Irby 2nd Baron Boston and Christian Methuen were married.
Christian Methuen: she was born to Paul Methuen. On 9th May 1832 Christian Methuen died.
After 17th October 1839. Memorial to William Drake Irby [deceased] at St Nicholas Church, Whiston [Map].
William Drake Irby: On 18th September 1808 he was born to George Irby 3rd Baron Boston and Rachel Ives Drake Baroness Boston. On 17th October 1839 William Drake Irby died.
On 14th April 1860 Fanny Elizabeth Hopkins-Northey Baroness Boston [aged 51] died. She was buried at St Nicholas Church, Whiston [Map].
After 14th April 1860. Monument to Fanny Elizabeth Hopkins-Northey Baroness Boston [deceased] at St Nicholas Church, Whiston [Map].
Fanny Elizabeth Hopkins-Northey Baroness Boston: On 2nd May 1808 she was born. In 1830 George Ives Irby 4th Baron Boston and she were married. On 12th March 1856 George Irby 3rd Baron Boston died. His son George succeeded 4th Baron Boston, 5th Baronet Irby of Whaplode and Boston. She by marriage Baroness Boston. On 14th April 1860 she died. She was buried at St Nicholas Church, Whiston [Map].
After 25th November 1879. Memorial to Frances Matilda Irby [deceased] at St Nicholas Church, Whiston [Map].
Frances Matilda Irby: On 7th March 1810 she was born to George Irby 3rd Baron Boston and Rachel Ives Drake Baroness Boston. On 25th November 1879 Frances Matilda Irby died.
After 7th September 1883. Memorial to Isabella Irby Countess Orkney [deceased] at St Nicholas Church, Whiston [Map].
Isabella Irby Countess Orkney: On 11th March 1807 she was born to George Irby 3rd Baron Boston and Rachel Ives Drake Baroness Boston. On 14th March 1826 Thomas Fitzmaurice 5th Earl Orkney and she were married. On 30th December 1831 Mary O'Brien 4th Countess Orkney died. Her grandson Thomas succeeded 5th Earl Orkney. She by marriage Countess Orkney. On 7th September 1883 Isabella Irby Countess Orkney died.
1911. Memorial to Llewellyn Charles Robert Irby at St Nicholas Church, Whiston [Map].