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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Biography of Joseph Wilton 1722-1822

Chapel of Abbot Islip, Westminster Abbey

Rome, Italy

Church of St Mary, Hillington

Church of St Oswald, Methley

Joseph Wilton is in Sculptors.

In 1715 William Pulteney died. He was buried in the Chapel of Abbot Islip, Westminster Abbey [Map] with. Monument by Joseph Wilton.

On 16th July 1722 Joseph Wilton was born.

After January 1752 Joseph Wilton (age 29) and his friend Louis Francois Roubiliac (age 49) travelled to Rome, Italy [Map] together.

In 1774 [his son-in-law] Robert Chambers (age 36) and [his daughter] Frances Wilton Lady Chambers were married. She the daughter of Joseph Wilton (age 51).

On 10th March 1774 William Browne (age 82) died. Church of St Mary, Hillington [Map]. Large mural marble tablet with plain open pilasters open pediment and relief rondal. Inscribed Sir W B Archit. Roundel sculpted by Joseph Wilton (age 51). Armorial quartered 1&4 Unknown three leopard's faces jessant de lys 2&3 appears to be Temple Arms includes an escutcheon for his wife Mary Greene.