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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In 1614 Richard Wynn 2nd Baronet (age 26) was elected MP Caernarfonshire.
In 1623 Thomas Jermyn (age 50) was elected MP Caernarfonshire.
In 1624 William Glynne was elected MP Caernarfonshire.
In 1624 Peter Mutton of Llanerch (age 59) was elected MP Caernarfonshire.
In 1625 William Glynne was elected MP Caernarfonshire.
In April 1640 William Glynne was elected MP Caernarfonshire during the Short Parliament.
In 1654 John Glynne (age 52) was elected MP Caernarfonshire during the First Protectorate Parliament.
In 1656 John Glynne (age 54) was elected MP Caernarfonshire.
In 1656 Robert Williams 2nd Baronet (age 29) was elected MP Caernarfonshire.
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Richard Jennings (age 41) was elected MP St Albans.
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In 1679 Thomas Bulkeley (age 46) was elected MP Caernarfonshire.
In 1685 Thomas Bulkeley (age 52) was elected MP Caernarfonshire.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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On 2nd January 1740 John Wynn (age 38) was elected MP Caernarfonshire.
In 1754 John Wynn (age 52) was elected MP Caernarfonshire.
In 1761 Thomas Wynn 1st Baron Newborough (age 25) was elected MP Caernarfonshire.
In 1826 Thomas Wynn 2nd Baron Newborough (age 23) was elected MP Caernarfonshire.
The London Gazette 23152. Crown Office, August 17, 1866.
MEMBER returned to serve in the present PARLIAMENT.
County of Carnarvon.
The Honourable George Douglas Pennant, in the room of the Honourable Edward Gordon Douglas Pennant (age 66) (now Baron Pennrhyn), summoned to the House of Peers
