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The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.

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Biography of William Pitts 1790-1840

St Nicholas Church, Whiston

William Pitts is in Sculptors.

In 1790 William Pitts was born.

After 9th May 1832. Monument to Frederick Irby 2nd Baron Boston and Christian Methuen at St Nicholas Church, Whiston [Map] sculpted by William Pitts (age 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 Frederick Irby 2nd Baron Boston and Christian Methuen 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. Rachel Ives Drake Baroness Boston by marriage Baroness Boston.

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

In 1840 William Pitts (age 50) died.