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Chronicles of the Reigns of Edward I and II Volume 1 Annals of London and Annals of St Paul's

This volume brings together two important medieval chronicles of the reigns of Edward I and Edward II: the Annals of London (Annales Londonienses) and the Annals of St Paul’s (Annales Paulini). Written close to the events they describe, these chronicles offer a vivid contemporary record of English political, military, ecclesiastical and civic life from the late thirteenth to the early fourteenth century. Their particular strength lies in their London perspective, recording not only the affairs of kings, nobles and bishops, but also parliaments, royal proclamations, civic disputes, elections of mayors and sheriffs, executions, tournaments, religious ceremonies, fires, floods, disturbances and the everyday concerns of the capital. The chronicles cover some of the most dramatic events of the period, including the wars of Edward I, conflict with Scotland, the turbulent reign of Edward II, the rise and fall of Piers Gaveston and the Despensers, the rebellion of Thomas of Lancaster, Queen Isabella’s invasion of England, the deposition of Edward II, and the accession of Edward III. The Annales Paulini, associated with St Paul’s Cathedral, is particularly rich in detailed observations of London and its clergy and citizens. An essential primary source for students and readers interested in medieval England, London history, Edward I, Edward II, Edward III, the Scottish wars, medieval politics, and ecclesiastical history, this volume provides an unusually immediate view of a kingdom undergoing profound political upheaval.

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St Nicholas Church, Whiston, Northamptonshire, South-Central England, British Isles [Map]

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 he and Isabel Pigot were married. On 10th October 1544 he 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 he 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 he 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.

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 he and Christian Methuen were married.

Christian Methuen: she was born to Paul Methuen. On 9th May 1832 she died.

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Annals of Kings Richard II and Henry IV 1393-1406

The Annals of Kings Richard II and Henry IV offers a vivid contemporary account of one of the most turbulent periods in late medieval England. Covering the reigns of Richard II and Henry IV, the chronicle records royal ceremonies, political conflict, rebellion, war, taxation, religious controversy, executions, popular unrest and remarkable portents. Its pages include a detailed description of Richard II’s coronation, the fall and deposition of the king, Henry IV’s seizure of the throne, the Percy rebellion, the execution of Archbishop Richard Scrope, the campaigns of Owain Glyndŵr, and England’s relations with Scotland, France, Portugal and Scandinavia. Alongside affairs of state, the annalist preserves reports of miracles, eclipses, prophecies, supernatural events and the experiences of ordinary townspeople, clergy, soldiers and travellers. Written from a monastic perspective, the work combines political observation with moral judgement, presenting victories and disasters as evidence of divine favour or punishment. At once a historical record and a reflection of medieval belief, the Annals provides an invaluable window into the challenges, ceremonies and conflicts of England at the turn of the fifteenth century.

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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 he 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 she 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 she died.

1911. Memorial to Llewellyn Charles Robert Irby at St Nicholas Church, Whiston [Map].