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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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St Mary's Church, Staindrop is in Staindrop, County Durham, Churches in County Durham.
771. St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map], in County Durham, dates to around AD 771 and retains Saxon windows and stonework. Historical highlights include a 14th-century screen, late-medieval choir stalls, and tombs of the powerful Neville family of nearby Raby Castle, County Durham [Map].
In the late 13th century a two-storey vestry was added, with the upper chamber serving as a hermit's residence. The earliest recorded hermit in Staindrop was John de Cameva in 1336.
In 1408 Ralph, 1st Earl of Westmoreland, was granted a license to establish a college of priests at Staindrop. The college is thought to have been located where the mausoleum now stands in the churchyard. Ralph also installed the choir stalls with their beautifully carved backs and misericords.
On 15th May 1254 Isabel Neville of Raby (age 78) died. She has an effigy at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map] at the side of which is also an effigy of a child.
Isabel Neville of Raby: Around 1176 she was born. In or before 1197 Robert Fitzmaldred and she were married. The difference in their ages was 26 years.
In 1329 Euphemia Clavering Baroness Neville Raby (age 62) died at Warkworth, Northumberland [Map]. She was buried at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map].
Euphemia Clavering Baroness Neville Raby: Around 1267 she was born to Robert Fitzroger 5th Baron Warkworth and Margaret Zouche Baroness Warkworth. Before 1283 Ralph Neville 1st Baron Neville of Raby and she were married. They were sixth cousins.
In 1343 Margery Thweng died. She has an effigy at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map]; it isn't certain whether she was buried there.
Margery Thweng: she was born to John de Thwenge and Joan de Mauley. After 1329 Ralph Neville 1st Baron Neville of Raby and she were married.
On 21st October 1425 Ralph Neville 1st Earl of Westmoreland (age 61) died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map]. His grandson Ralph (age 19) succeeded 2nd Earl of Westmoreland. Elizabeth Percy Countess of Westmoreland (age 30) by marriage Countess of Westmoreland.
Monument to Ralph Neville 1st Earl of Westmoreland and his wives Margaret Stafford Baroness Neville Raby and Joan Beaufort Countess of Westmoreland (age 46). Early Plate Bascinet Period. Orle. Man with Two Wives.
Elizabeth Percy Countess of Westmoreland: Around 1395 she was born to Henry "Hotspur" Percy and Elizabeth Mortimer Baroness Camoys at Alnwick Castle, Northumberland [Map]. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward III of England. Around 1404 John Clifford 7th Baron Clifford and she were married. She by marriage Baroness de Clifford. They were third cousin once removed. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward I of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward III of England. In 1426 Ralph Neville 2nd Earl of Westmoreland and she were married. They were second cousin once removed. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward I of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward III of England. On 26th October 1436 Elizabeth Percy Countess of Westmoreland died.
Effigy of Ralph Neville, Earl of Westmoreland and his Wives. The Earl of Westmorland lived until the reign of Henry the Sixth (age 8), and was buried at Staindrop [Map], where he had founded and amply endowed a collegiate church. In the chancel of this edifice was erected an altar-tomb, bearing his effigy and those of his two wives, but which has since been removed, with reckless ignorance and barbarous feeling, to an obscure corner in the south-west quarter. His first wife, whose figure reposes on the left hand of that of the Earl himself, was Margaret, eldest daughter of Hugh Earl of Stafford, by Philippa (age 96), daughter of Thomas Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick. Joan de Beaufort (age 51), his second wife, was the only daughter of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, by his concubine Catherine Swinford, whom he afterwards espoused. Joan was the widow of Robert Ferrers. She died A. D. 1340, and, although she is commemorated by an effigy at Staindrop (the monument most probably being prepared during the life-time of herself and her husband), she was buried in Lincoln cathedral [Map], near her mother, under an altar-tomb, with the following epitaph:
Filia Lancastrise Ducis, inclita sponsa Johanna [Daughter of the Duke of Lancaster, the famous wife Johanna]
Westmorland primi subjacet hic comitis. [Westmorland the first earl is subject here]
Desine, scriba, suas virtutes promere, nulla [Cease, scribe, to earn your virtues, no]
Vox valeat merita vix reboare sua. [A voice worthy of its merits can scarcely be restored]
Stirpe, decore, fide, fama, spe, prece, prole, [Stock, adornment, faith, reputation, hope, prayer, offspring]
Actubus et vita polluit ymmo sua. [He pollutes?? his own life and activity]
Natio tota dolet pro morte, Deus tulit ipsam [The whole nation mourns for death, God has taken it]
In Bricii festo C. quater M. quater X. [On the feast of Bricius, 1425]
On 24th April 1549 Ralph Neville 4th Earl of Westmoreland (age 51) died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map]. His son Henry (age 24) succeeded 5th Earl of Westmoreland. Anne Manners Countess of Westmoreland (age 22) by marriage Countess of Westmoreland.
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William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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After 27th June 1549 Anne Manners Countess of Westmoreland (deceased) died. She was buried at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map].
After August 1563 . St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map]. Wooden monument to Henry Neville 5th Earl of Westmoreland (deceased) and his two wives Anne Manners Countess of Westmoreland and Jane Cholmley Countess of Westmoreland.
Anne Manners Countess of Westmoreland: In 1527 she was born to Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland and Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland at Belvoir Castle [Map]. On 24th April 1549 Ralph Neville 4th Earl of Westmoreland died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map]. His son Henry succeeded 5th Earl of Westmoreland. She by marriage Countess of Westmoreland. After 27th June 1549 Anne Manners Countess of Westmoreland died. She was buried at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map].
Jane Cholmley Countess of Westmoreland: Around 1518 she was born to Roger Cholmley and Catherine Constable. After June 1549 Henry Neville 5th Earl of Westmoreland and she were married. She by marriage Countess of Westmoreland. He would later marry her older sister Margaret Cholmley Countess of Westmoreland; an example of Married to Two Siblings. He the son of Ralph Neville 4th Earl of Westmoreland and Katherine Stafford Countess of Westmoreland. They were half fifth cousins. In 1558 Jane Cholmley Countess of Westmoreland died. In or after 1558 Henry Neville 5th Earl of Westmoreland and Margaret Cholmley Countess of Westmoreland were married. She by marriage Countess of Westmoreland. She the older sister of his first wife Jane Cholmley Countess of Westmoreland; an example of Married to Two Siblings. He the son of Ralph Neville 4th Earl of Westmoreland and Katherine Stafford Countess of Westmoreland. They were half fifth cousins.
On 13th September 1712 John Blacket of Hoppyland (age 27) died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map]
John Blacket of Hoppyland: Around 1685 he was born.
On 4th May 1722 Alice Blacket (age 47) died. She was buried at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map].
Alice Blacket: Around 1675 she was born to John Blacket. Before 4th May 1722 Samuel Burton of Keverston and she were married.
On 27th August 1738 Christopher Blacket of Hoppyland (age 27) died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map]
Christopher Blacket of Hoppyland: Around 1711 he was born to John Blacket of Hoppyland.
On 10th September 1792 Henry Vane 2nd Earl Darlington (age 65) died at Raby Castle, County Durham [Map]. He was buried at Raby Castle, County Durham [Map]. His son William (age 26) succeeded 3rd Earl Darlington, 3rd Viscount Barnard, 5th Baron Barnard. Catharine Margaret Powlett Countess Darlington (age 26) by marriage Countess Darlington.
Monument to Henry Vane 2nd Earl Darlington at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map] sculpted by Richard Cooke.
The armorial being 
Vane Arms impaled with 
Lowther Arms.
Catharine Margaret Powlett Countess Darlington: In 1766 she was born to Harry Powlett 6th Duke Bolton and Katherine Lowther Duchess of Bolton. On 17th September 1787 William Henry Vane 1st Duke Cleveland and she were married at her father's seat Hackwood Park, Hampshire. She the daughter of Harry Powlett 6th Duke Bolton and Katherine Lowther Duchess of Bolton. He the son of Henry Vane 2nd Earl Darlington and Margaret Lowther Countess Darlington. They were first cousins. He a great x 2 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. On 17th June 1807 Catharine Margaret Powlett Countess Darlington died at Cleveland House.
On 5th August 1793 John Lee (age 61) died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map] where he has a monument sculpted by Joseph Nollekens (age 55).
On 10th September 1800 Margaret Lowther Countess Darlington (age 72) died. She has a monument sculpted by Richard Cooke at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map] commissioned by her son William Henry Vane 1st Duke Cleveland (age 34).
Margaret Lowther Countess Darlington: In 1728 she was born to Robert Lowther and Katherine Pennington. On 19th March 1757 Henry Vane 2nd Earl Darlington and she were married at London. He the son of Henry Vane 1st Earl Darlington and Grace Fitzroy Countess Darlington. On 6th March 1758 Henry Vane 1st Earl Darlington died. His son Henry succeeded 2nd Earl Darlington, 2nd Viscount Barnard, 4th Baron Barnard. She by marriage Countess Darlington.
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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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After 17th June 1807. St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map]. Monument to Catharine Margaret Powlett Countess Darlington (deceased) sculpted by Richard Cooke.
1820. George Cooke (age 39). Monument of John Lee Esqr in Staindrop Church [Map]
On 28th January 1842 William Henry Vane 1st Duke Cleveland (age 75) died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map]. His son Henry (age 54) succeeded 2nd Duke of Cleveland, 2nd Marquess of Cleveland, 4th Earl Darlington, 4th Viscount Barnard, 6th Baron Barnard, 2nd Baron Raby of Raby Castle in County Durham. Sophia Paulett Duchess of Cleveland (age 56) by marriage Duchess of Cleveland.
After 28th January 1842. Monument to William Henry Vane 1st Duke Cleveland (deceased) in St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map]. Sculpted by Richard Westmacott (age 66).
The armorial being Vane Arms quartered with 
Charles Fitzroy 1st Duke Southampton 2nd Duke Cleveland 1662 1730 Arms. His paternal grandmother being Grace Fitzroy Countess Darlington, grand-daughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland by his mistress Barbara Villiers 1st Duchess of Cleveland hence the Baton Sinister.
In 1849 Mary Tabitha Lee (age 73) donated £200 towards the repair of St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map]
On 4th May 1851 Mary Tabitha Lee (age 75) died at Staindrop, County Durham. She was buried at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map].
Mary Tabitha Lee: Around 1776 he was born to John Lee and Mary Hutchinson. In 1849 Mary Tabitha Lee donated £200 towards the repair of St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map]
On 9th January 1859 Sophia Paulett Duchess of Cleveland (age 73) died. Monument in St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map].
Sophia Paulett Duchess of Cleveland: On 16th March 1785 she was born to John Paulett 4th Earl Paulett and Sophia Pocock Countess Paulett. On 18th November 1809 Henry Vane 2nd Duke Cleveland and she were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square. She the daughter of John Paulett 4th Earl Paulett and Sophia Pocock Countess Paulett. He the son of William Henry Vane 1st Duke Cleveland and Catharine Margaret Powlett Countess Darlington. On 28th January 1842 William Henry Vane 1st Duke Cleveland died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map]. His son Henry succeeded 2nd Duke of Cleveland, 2nd Marquess of Cleveland, 4th Earl Darlington, 4th Viscount Barnard, 6th Baron Barnard, 2nd Baron Raby of Raby Castle in County Durham. She by marriage Duchess of Cleveland.
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The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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After 6th September 1864. St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map]. Memorial to William Vane 3rd Duke Cleveland (deceased).
William Vane 3rd Duke Cleveland: On 3rd April 1792 he was born to William Henry Vane 1st Duke Cleveland and Catharine Margaret Powlett Countess Darlington. He a great x 3 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. Coefficient of inbreeding 6.45%. On 3rd July 1815 William Vane 3rd Duke Cleveland and Grace Caroline Lowther Duchess of Cleveland were married at St James' Church, Piccadilly. She the daughter of William Lowther 1st Earl Lonsdale and Augusta Fane Countess Lonsdale. He the son of William Henry Vane 1st Duke Cleveland and Catharine Margaret Powlett Countess Darlington. They were half fifth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. On 18th January 1864 Henry Vane 2nd Duke Cleveland died at the parish of St George's Church, Hanover Square. His brother William succeeded 3rd Duke of Cleveland, 3rd Marquess of Cleveland, 5th Earl Darlington, 5th Viscount Barnard, 7th Baron Barnard, 3rd Baron Raby of Raby Castle in County Durham. Grace Caroline Lowther Duchess of Cleveland by marriage Duchess of Cleveland. On 6th September 1864 William Vane 3rd Duke Cleveland died. His brother Harry succeeded 4th Duke of Cleveland, 4th Marquess of Cleveland, 6th Earl Darlington, 6th Viscount Barnard, 8th Baron Barnard, 4th Baron Raby of Raby Castle in County Durham. Catherine Lucy Wilhelmina Stanhope Duchess of Cleveland by marriage Duchess of Cleveland.
On 24th September 1911 William Kemp Trotter (age 43) died. He has a memorial at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map].
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On 9th October 1917 Henry Cecil Vane (age 35) died from wounds in a hospital at Rouen, France [Map]. He was buried at St Sever Cemetery. He has a memorial at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map].
Henry Cecil Vane: On 19th September 1882 he was born to Henry de Vere Vane 9th Baron Barnard and Catherine Sarah Cecil Baroness Barnard. On 25th August 1914 or 25th October 1914 Henry Cecil Vane and Enid Victoria Rachel Fane were married. She the daughter of Anthony Fane 13th Earl of Westmoreland.
After 1918. Memorial at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map] to those who fell in the Great War 1914-1918.
On 18th March 1918 Catherine Sarah Cecil Baroness Barnard (age 56) died at Raby Castle, County Durham [Map]. She has a memorial at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map].
Catherine Sarah Cecil Baroness Barnard: On 8th April 1861 she was born to William Alleyne Cecil 3rd Marquess Exeter and and Georgina Sophia Pakenham Marchioness Exeter. On 28th June 1881 Henry de Vere Vane 9th Baron Barnard and she were married at St Thomas Church Marylebone. She the daughter of William Alleyne Cecil 3rd Marquess Exeter.
On 28th December 1918 Henry de Vere Vane 9th Baron Barnard (age 64) died at Raby Castle, County Durham [Map]. His son Christopher (age 30) succeeded 10th Baron Barnard. He has a memorial at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map].
Henry de Vere Vane 9th Baron Barnard: On 10th May 1854 he was born to Henry Morgan Vane and Louisa Farrer.
Christopher Vane 10th Baron Barnard: On 28th October 1888 he was born to Henry de Vere Vane 9th Baron Barnard and Catherine Sarah Cecil Baroness Barnard. On 19th October 1964 Christopher Vane 10th Baron Barnard died. His son Harry succeeded 11th Baron Barnard. Davina Mary Cecil Baroness Barnard by marriage Baroness Barnard.
On 6th June 1928 Captain Ralph Frederick Vane (age 36) died. He has a memorial at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map].
Captain Ralph Frederick Vane: On 8th June 1891 he was born to Henry de Vere Vane 9th Baron Barnard and Catherine Sarah Cecil Baroness Barnard.
On 23rd August 1933 Lieutenant-Colonel William Dale Chaytor Trotter (age 33) died. He has a memorial at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map].
Lieutenant-Colonel William Dale Chaytor Trotter: On 29th July 1900 he was born.
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The Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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On 29th May 1941 Kate m Trotter (age 75) died. She has a memorial at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map].
Kate m Trotter: On 29th August 1865 she was born. Before 24th September 1911 William Kemp Trotter and she were married.
On 27th March 1982 Ada Drydon Trotter (age 86) died. She has a memorial at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map].
Ada Drydon Trotter: On 22nd March 1896 she was born to William Kemp Trotter.
