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 1st May 1741 John Smart was born.
1788. John Smart (age 46). Miniature of Ann Chase née Rand, 1759-1837.
1788. John Smart (age 46). Miniature of "Peniston Lamb (age 17)".
Peniston Lamb: On 3rd May 1770 he was born to Penistone Lamb 1st Viscount Melbourne and Elizabeth Milbanke Viscountess Melbourne. In 1793 Peniston Lamb was elected MP Newport, Isle of Wight which seat he held util 1796. In 1802 Peniston Lamb was elected MP Hertfordshire which seat he held until his death in 1805. On 24th January 1805 Peniston Lamb died of tuberculosis unmarried.
1796. John Smart (age 54). Miniature portrait of Emily Baring Lady Young (age 20), in her wedding dress. Signed with initials and dated JS / 1796
Emily Baring Lady Young: On 29th August 1775 she was born to Charles Baring and Margaret Gould. On 29th April 1796 Samuel Young 1st Baronet and she were married. On 13th December 1847 Emily Baring Lady Young died.
On 1st May 1811 John Smart (age 70) died.