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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Around 1673 Samuel Thorold 2nd Baronet was born to [his father] Charles Thorold Ironmonger.
On 9th September 1709 [his brother] George Thorold 1st Baronet (age 43) was created 1st Baronet Thorold of Harmston with a special remainder, if he had no sons, to his younger brother Samuel Thorold 2nd Baronet (age 36).
On 29th October 1722 [his brother] George Thorold 1st Baronet (age 56) died without suriving issue at Bloomsbury Square. His brother Samuel (age 49) succeeded 2nd Baronet Thorold of Harmston.
In 1724 Samuel Thorold 2nd Baronet (age 51) was appointed High Sheriff of Lincolnshire.
On 1st January 1738 Samuel Thorold 2nd Baronet (age 65) died unmarried. Baronet Thorold of Harmston extinct.
After 1st January 1738. All Saints Church, Harmston [Map]. Monument to Samuel Thorold 2nd Baronet (deceased).
