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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Wotton, Staffordshire is in Ellastone, Staffordshire.
In 1766 Wootton Hall, Staffordshire [Map] was the residence of the French writer Rouseau whilst he was escaping the authorities; David Hume arranged his stay. During his stay wrote his work "Confessions".
On 3rd March 1769 William Throckmorton Bromley (age 43) died. William Bromley (age 6) inherited Wootton Hall, Staffordshire [Map].
In 1810 William Bromley (age 47) died. Lucy Bromley (age 52) inherited Wootton Hall, Staffordshire [Map].
In 1822 Lucy Bromley (age 64) died. Reverend Walter Davenport of Wootton Hall, Staffordshire (age 34) inherited Wootton Hall, Staffordshire [Map] and added the surname Bromley to his own.
On 1st December 1862 Reverend Walter Davenport of Wootton Hall, Staffordshire (age 75) died. William Bromley-Davenport (age 41) inherited Wootton Hall, Staffordshire [Map].
Around 1931 Wootton Hall, Staffordshire [Map] was demolished.