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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On 7th April 1848 Archbishop Randall Davidson was born at Edinburgh. He was educated at Harrow School.
In 1883 Randall Davidson [aged 34] was elected Dean of Windsor.
In 1891 Dean Randall Davidson [aged 42] was elected Bishop of Rochester.
In 1895 Bishop Randall Davidson [aged 46] was elected Bishop of Winchester.
The London Gazette 27357. 12th March 1901. Lord Chamberlain's Office, St. James's Palace, March 12, 1901.
The King has been pleased to appoint the Right Reverend Father in God Randall, Bishop of Winchester [aged 52], to be Clerk of the Closet in Ordinary to His Majesty.
In 1903 Bishop Randall Davidson [aged 54] was elected Archbishop of Canterbury.
1910. John Singer Sargent [aged 53]. Portrait of Archbishop Randall Davidson [aged 61].
On 25th May 1930 Archbishop Randall Davidson [aged 82] died.