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Westminster is in London.
1051 Banishment of the Godwins
1551 Trial and Execution of Edward Seymour Duke of Somerset and his Supporters
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Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, Bayswater, Connaught Place
On 07 Feb 1827 Bishop George Pelham (age 60) died at his residence at Connaught Place, Bayswater. He was buried in the Pelham family vault at All Saint's Church, Laughton.
On 12 Mar 1845 William Douglas Hamilton 12th Duke Hamilton 9th Duke Brandon was born to William Alexander Archibald Hamilton 11th Duke Hamilton 8th Duke Brandon (age 34) at Connaught Place, Bayswater.
On 21 Jan 1878 George Vivian 4th Baron Vivian was born to Hussey Vivian 3rd Baron Vivian (age 43) at Connaught Place, Bayswater.
Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, Bayswater, Connaught Square
Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, Bayswater, 4 Connaught Square
On 24 Mar 1920 Mary Augusta Arnold (age 68) died at 4 Connaught Square, Bayswater.
Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, Bayswater, Orme Square
Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, Bayswater, 2 Orme Square
On 21 Oct 1950 David Lascelles 8th Earl of Harewood was born to George Henry Hubert Lascelles 7th Earl Harewood (age 27) and Marion Stein Countess Harewood (age 24) at 2 Orme Square, Bayswater. He was baptised at All Saints Church Harewood [Map]. His godparents included Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom (age 24), Victoria Mary Teck Queen Consort England (age 83), Margaret Selina Lascelles Viscountess Boyne (age 67) and his uncle Gerald David Lascelles (age 26). He a great grandson of King George V of the United Kingdom.
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Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, Bayswater, 7 Porchester Square
On 03 Jan 1879 Lieutenant-Colonel Robert James Francis Meyricke was born to Robert Henry Meyricke (age 35) and Katharine "Kate" Carswell Clerk (age 29) at 7 Porchester Square, Bayswater. He was baptised on 17 Feb 1879 at
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Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, Fitzrovia, Fitzroy Street
Fitzroy Street was formerly known as Russell Place South and Upper Fitzroy Street North.
Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, Fitzrovia, Fitzroy Street, Russell Place
Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, Fitzrovia, Fitzroy Street, 7 Russell Place
Memorials of Edward Burne-Jones 1860. After 09 Jun 1860. Our own home-coming was informal, for Russell Place had not expected us so soon and was unprepared to receive us; there were no chairs in our dining-room, nor any other furniture that had been ordered except a table. But what did that matter? if there were no chairs there was the table, a good, firm one of oak, sitting upon which the bride received her first visitors, and as the studio was in its usual condition there was a home at once. The boys at the Boys Home in Euston Road had made the table from the design of Philip Webb (age 29), and were busy with chairs and a sofa, which presently arrived. The chairs were high-backed black ones with rush seats, and the companion sofa was of panelled wood painted black. The chairs have disappeared, for they were smaller articles, vigorously used and much moved about, but the table and sofa have always shared the fortunes of their owners and were never superseded: we ate our last meal together at that table and our grandchildren laugh round it now. How modest the scale of our housekeeping was it would be hard to say, and also how rich we felt: "we live in great happiness and thankfulness" was the clue given my friend Charlotte as to our estate.
Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, Mortimer Street Fitzrovia
Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, 9 Mortimer Street Mortimer Street Fitzrovia
In 1770 Joseph Nollekens (age 32) set up as a maker of busts and. Monuments in 9 Mortimer Street, Fitzrovia.
Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, Fitzrovia, Wells Street
Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, Fitzrovia, Wells Street, Scotch Church
On 11 Mar 1801 George Waugh was born. He was baptised by his father at the Scotch Church, Wells Street.
Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, Green Park
On 07 May 1771 Edward Ligonier 1st Earl Ligonier (age 31) duelled at Green Park with Vittorio Amadeo, Count Alfieri, with whom he believed his wife Penelope Pitt (age 22) was conducting an affair.
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In Jul 1835 Edward Harbord 3rd Baron Suffield (age 53) died at Vernon House Park Place after a fall from his horse on Constitution Hill. His son Edward Harbord 4th Baron Suffield (age 22) succeeded 4th Baron Suffield, 5th Baronet Harbord of Suffield in Norfolk.
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On 30 Apr 1837 William Henry Lyttelton 3rd Baron Lyttelton (age 55) died at Spencer House. His son George William Lyttelton 4th Baron Lyttelton (age 20) succeeded 4th Baron Lyttelton of Frankley in Worcestershire, 4th Baron Westcote, 10th Baronet Lyttelton of Frankley.
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On 15 Nov 1698 Henriette Louise Jeffreys Countess Pomfret was born to John Jeffreys 2nd Baron Jeffreys (age 25) and Charlotte Herbert Viscountess Windsor (age 22) at Leicester Square.
In 1699 Edward Rich 6th Earl Warwick 3rd Earl Holland (age 26) and Charles Mohun 4th Baron Mohun Okehampton (age 24) were tried for the murder of Richard Coote following a duel on Leicester Square and found guilty of manslaughter. He escaped punishment by pleading privilege of peerage. He and Mohun had killed Coote in a duel and it was common for a seventeenth-century jury in such cases to take a lenient view of such matters.
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On 12 Apr 1696 Henry Bourchier Fane (age 27) was killed in a duel with Elizeus Burges at Leicester Fields Leicester Square.
Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, Leicester Square, Leicester House
Pepy's Diary. 21 Oct 1668. At noon to dinner to Mr. Batelier's, his mother coming this day a-housewarming to him, and several friends of his, to which he invited us. Here mighty merry, and his mother the same; I heretofore took her for a gentlewoman, and understanding. I rose from table before the rest, because under an obligation to go to my Lord Brouncker's (age 48), where to meet several gentlemen of the Royal Society, to go and make a visit to the French Embassador Colbert (age 43), at Leicester House, he having endeavoured to make one or two to my Lord Brouncker, as our President, but he was not within, but I come too late, they being gone before: but I followed to Leicester House; but they are gore in and up before me; and so I away to the New Exchange, and there staid for my wife, and she come, we to Cow Lane [Map], and there I shewed her the coach which I pitch on, and she is out of herself for joy almost. But the man not within, so did nothing more towards an agreement, but to Crow's (age 51) about a bed, to have his advice, and so home, and there had my wife to read to me, and so to supper and to bed. Memorandum: that from Crow's, we went back to Charing Cross [Map], and there left my people at their tailor's, while I to my Lord Sandwich's (age 43) lodgings, who come to town the last night, and is come thither to lye: and met with him within: and among others my new cozen Creed, who looks mighty soberly; and he and I saluted one another with mighty gravity, till we come to a little more freedom of talk about it. But here I hear that Sir Gilbert Pickering is lately dead, about three days since, which makes some sorrow there, though not much, because of his being long expected to die, having been in a lethargy long. So waited on my Lord to Court, and there staid and saw the ladies awhile: and thence to my wife, and took them up; and so home, and to supper and bed.
Evelyn's Diary. 08 Oct 1672. I took leave of my Lady Sunderland (age 26), who was going to Paris [Map] to my Lord, now ambassador there. She made me stay to dinner at Leicester House, and afterward sent for Richardson, the famous fire-eater. He devoured brimstone on glowing coals before us, chewing and swallowing them; he melted a beer-glass and ate it quite up; then, taking a live coal on his tongue, he put on it a raw oyster, the coal was blown on with bellows till it flamed and sparkled in his mouth, and so remained till the oyster gaped and was quite boiled. Then, he melted pitch and wax with sulphur, which he drank down as it flamed; I saw it flaming in his mouth a good while; he also took up a thick piece of iron, such as laundresses use to put in their smoothing boxes, when it was fiery hot, held it between his teeth, then in his hand, and threw it about like a stone; but this, I observed, he cared not to hold very long; then he stood on a small pot, and, bending his body, took a glowing iron with his mouth from between his feet, without touching the pot, or ground, with his hands; with divers other prodigious feats.
On 07 Nov 1745 Henry Frederick Hanover 1st Duke Cumberland and Strathearn was born to Frederick Louis Hanover Prince of Wales (age 38) and Augusta Saxe Coburg Altenburg (age 25) at Leicester House. He a grandson of King George II of Great Britain and Ireland.
On 30 Nov 1745 Henry Frederick Hanover 1st Duke Cumberland and Strathearn was christened at Leicester House.
On 31 Mar 1751 Frederick Louis Hanover Prince of Wales (age 44) died at Leicester House.
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On 10 Dec 1962 Lawrence of Arabia received its premiere in London at the Odeon Cinema Leicester Square. The event was attended by Philip Mountbatten Duke Edinburgh (age 41) and Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom (age 36). Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif, David Lean Director), Sam Spiegel (Producer) and Freddie Young (cameraman) attended. In the audience were Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Attenborough, his wife and son. Noël Coward attended the after-party.
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Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, 240 Oxford Street
Around 1861 to 1881 James Currie (age 25) lived at 240 Oxford Street.
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Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, Smith Square, St John's Church
On or before 02 Jun 1754 Joseph Kendrick was born. He was baptised on 02 Jun 1754 at St John's Church.
On 14 Jul 1915 Mauda Alethea Stanley (age 82) died at Alderley Park, Cheshire [Map] of a heart condition. Her funeral was held on 16 Jul 1915. A memorial service was subsequently held at St John's Church to which Queen Mary (age 48) and Queen Alexandra (age 70) sent representatives. Queen Alexandra's wreath was inscribed with: "In memory of dear Miss Stanley and all her many good works. From her devoted Alexandra".
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Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, St John's Wood, Alpha Place
Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, St John's Wood, 7 Alpha Place
1853. William Holman Hunt (age 25). "Awakening Conscience". A mistress realises the undesirability of her actions. Note the absence of a wedding ring on her finger. Hunt hired a room at 7 Alpha Place, a "maison de convenance" to complete the painting. The painting has many symbols: the cat toying with the broken-winged bird under the table symbolises the woman's plight, a man's discarded glove warns that the likely fate of a cast-off mistress was prostitution, a tangled skein of yarn on the floor symbolises the web in which the girl is entrapped. The frame, designed by Hunt, also contains various symbolic emblems; the bells and marigolds stand for warning and sorrow, the star is a sign of spiritual revelation. [Source. Tate]. The model is Annie Miller (age 18).
Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, St John's Wood, Circus Road
Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, St John's Wood, 52 Circus Road [Map]
On 04 Dec 1905 Henry Hugh Armstead (age 77) died at 52 Circus Road, St John's Wood [Map]. He was buried at Highgate Cemetery West in a family grave.
Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, St John's Wood, Fitzjohn's Avenue
Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, St John's Wood, 3 Fitzjohn's Avenue
In or before 1921 Philip de László (age 51) moved to a new studio at 3 Fitzjohn's Avenue. The new studio was made to his own designs in the garden and he was proud to welcome his important sitters there. It was decorated with antique furniture, tapestries and objets d'art and the walls were hung with portraits from his own collection of which he was particularly proud, such as those of his mother and his wife Lucy
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On 14 Sep 1846 John Murray 5th Duke Atholl (age 68) died at Greville Place St John's Wood. His nephew George Augustus Frederick Murray 6th Duke Atholl (age 31) succeeded 6th Duke Atholl, 7th Marquess Atholl, 8th Earl Atholl, 9th Earl Tullibardine, 11th Baron Strange Knockin.
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Thorney Island was a small island, or group of islands where the River Tyburn met the Thames, perhaps forming a ford where Watling Street, the Roman Road from Kent to Wroxeter, crossed the Thames.
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 1051. This year came Archbishop Robert hither over sea with his pall from Rome, one day before St. Peter's eve: and he took his archiepiscopal seat at Christ-church on St. Peter's day, and soon after this went to the king. Then came Abbot Sparhawk to him with the king's writ and seal, to the intent that he should consecrate him Bishop o[oe] London; but the archbishop refused, saying that the pope had forbidden him. Then went the abbot to the archbishop again for the same purpose, and there demanded episcopal consecration; but the archbishop obstinately refused, repeating that the pope had forbidden him. Then went the abbot to London, and sat at the bishopric which the king had before given him, with his full leave, all the summer and the autumn. Then during the same year came Eustace (age 36), who had the sister of King Edward (age 48) to wife, from beyond sea, soon after the bishop, and went to the king; and having spoken with him whatever he chose, he then went homeward. When he came to Canterbury eastward, there took he a repast, and his men; whence he proceeded to Dover, Kent [Map]. When he was about a mile or more on this side Dover, Kent [Map], he put on his breast-plate; and so did all his companions: and they proceeded to Dover. When they came thither, they resolved to quarter themselves wherever they lived. Then came one of his men, and would lodge at the house of a master of a family against his will; but having wounded the master of the house, he was slain by the other. Then was Eustace quickly upon his horse, and his companions upon theirs; and having gone to the master of the family, they slew him on his own hearth; then going up to the boroughward, they slew both within and without more than twenty men. The townsmen slew nineteen men on the other side, and wounded more, but they knew not how many. Eustace escaped with a few men, and went again to the king, telling him partially how they had fared. The king was very wroth with the townsmen, and sent off Earl Godwin (age 50), bidding him go into Kent with hostility to Dover, Kent [Map]. For Eustace had told the king that the guilt of the townsmen was greater than his. But it was not so: and the earl would not consent to the expedition, because he was loth to destroy his own people. Then sent the king after all his council, and bade them come to Gloucester nigh the after-mass of St. Mary. Meanwhile Godwin took it much to heart, that in his earldom such a thing should happen. Whereupon be began to gather forces over all his earldom, and Earl Sweyne (age 30), his son, over his; and Harold (age 29), his other son, over his earldom: and they assembled all in Gloucestershire, at Langtree, Gloucestershire, a large and innumerable army, all ready for battle against the king; unless Eustace and his men were delivered to them handcuffed, and also the Frenchmen that were in the castle. This was done seven nights before the latter mass of St. Mary, when King Edward was sitting at Gloucester. Whereupon he sent after Earl Leofric, and north after Earl Siward (age 41), and summoned their retinues. At first they came to him with moderate aid; but when they found how it was in the south, then sent they north over all their earldom, and ordered a large force to the help of their lord. So did Ralph also over his earldom. Then came they all to Gloucester to the aid of the king, though it was late. So unanimous were they all in defence of the king, that they would seek Godwin's army if the king desired it. But some prevented that; because it was very unwise that they should come together; for in the two armies was there almost all that was noblest in England. They therefore prevented this, that they might not leave the land at the mercy of our foes, whilst engaged in a destructive conflict betwixt ourselves. Then it was advised that they should exchange hostages between them. And they issued proclamations throughout to London, whither all the people were summoned over all this north end in Siward's earldom, and in Leofric's, and also elsewhere; and Earl Godwin was to come thither with his sons to a conference; They came as far as Southwark, Surrey [Map], and very many with them from Wessex; but his army continually diminished more and more; for they bound over to the king all the thanes that belonged to Earl Harold his son, and outlawed Earl Sweyne his other son. When therefore it could not serve his purpose to come to a conference against the king and against the army that was with him, he went in the night away. In the morning the king held a council, and proclaimed him an outlaw, with his whole army; himself and his wife, and all his three sons - Sweyne and Tosty (age 25) and Grith (age 19). And he went south to Thorney67, with his wife, and Sweyne his son, and Tosty and his wife (age 18), a cousin of Baldwin of Bruges (age 38) [Note. Judith Flanders Duchess Bavaria was a sister of Baldwin "The Good" V Count Flanders], and his son Grith. Earl Harold with Leofwine (age 16) went to Bristol, Gloucestershire [Map] in the ship that Earl Sweyne had before prepared and provisioned for himself; and the king sent Bishop Aldred from London with his retinue, with orders to overtake him ere he came to ship. But they either could not or would not: and he then went out from the mouth of the Avon; but he encountered such adverse weather, that he got off with difficulty, and suffered great loss. He then went forth to Ireland, as soon as the weather permitted. In the meantime the Welshmen had wrought a castle in Herefordshire, in the territory of Earl Sweyne, and brought as much injury and disgrace on the king's men thereabout as they could. Then came Earl Godwin, and Earl Sweyne, and Earl Harold, together at Beverstone [Map], and many men with them; to the intent that they might go to their natural lord, and to all the peers that were assembled with him; to have the king's counsel and assistance, and that of all the peers, how they might avenge the insult offered to the king, and to all the nation. But the Welshmen were before with the king, and betrayed the earls, so that they were not permitted to come within the sight of his eyes; for they declared that they intended to come thither to betray the king. There was now assembled before the king68 Earl Siward, and Earl Leofric, and much people with them from the north: and it was told Earl Godwin and his sons, that the king and the men who were with him would take counsel against them; but they prepared themselves firmly to resist, though they were loth to proceed against their natural lord. Then advised the peers on either side, that they should abstain from all hostility: and the king gave God's peace and his full friendship to each party. Then advised the king and his council, that there should be a second time a general assembly of all the nobles in London, at the autumnal equinox: and the king ordered out an army both south and north of the Thames, the best that ever was. Then was Earl Sweyne proclaimed an outlaw; and Earl Godwin and Earl Harold were summoned to the council as early as they could come. When they came thither and were cited to the council, then required they security and hostages, that they might come into the council and go out without treachery. The king then demanded all the thanes that the earls had; and they put them all into his hands. Then sent the king again to them, and commanded them to come with twelve men to the king's council. Then desired the earl again security and hostages, that he might answer singly to each of the things that were laid to his charge. But the hostages were refused; and a truce of five nights was allowed him to depart from the land. Then went Earl Godwin and Earl Sweyne to Bosham [Map], and drew out their ships, and went beyond sea, seeking the protection of Baldwin; and there they abode all the winter. Earl Harold went westward to Ireland, and was there all the winter on the king's security.
It was from Thorney69 that Godwin and those that were with him went to Bruges [Map], to Baldwin's land, in one ship, with as much treasure as they could lodge therein for each man. Wonderful would it have been thought by every man that was then in England, if any person had said before this that it would end thus! For he was before raised to such a height, that he ruled the king and all England; his sons were earls, and the king's darlings; and his daughter (age 25) wedded and united to the king. Soon after this took place, the king dismissed the lady who had been consecrated his queen, and ordered to be taken from her all that she had in land, and in gold, and in silver, and in all things; and committed her to the care of his sister at Wherwell [Map]. Soon after came Earl William (age 23) from beyond sea with a large retinue of Frenchmen; and the king entertained him and as many of his companions as were convenient to him, and let him depart again. Then was Abbot Sparhawk driven from his bishopric at London; and William the king's priest was invested therewith. Then was Oddy appointed earl over Devonshire, and over Somerset, and over Dorset, and over Wales; and Algar, the son of Earl Leofric, was promoted to the earldom which Harold before possessed.
Note 67. The ancient name of Westminster; which came into disuse because there was another Thorney in Cambridgeshire.
Note 68. i.e. at Gloucester, according to the printed Chronicle; which omits all that took place in the meantime at London and Southwark.
Note 69. Now Westminster.
John of Worcester. 08 Sep 1051. Meanwhile, Godwin (age 50) and his sons [Note. Sweyn (age 30), Harold (age 29), Tostig (age 25), Gyrth (age 19), Leofwine (age 16) and Wulfnoth (age 11); it isn't clear whether all were present?], with their respective armies, entered Gloucestershire after the feast of the nativity of St. Mary [8th September], and encamping at a place called Langtreo, sent envoys to the king at Gloucester, demanding the surrender of count Eustace (age 36) and his followers, as well as of the Normans and men of Boulogne, who were in possession of the castle on the cliff at Dover, Kent [Map], on pain of hostilities. The king, alarmed for a time at this message, was in great distress, and in the utmost perplexity what to do. But when he found that the troops of the earls Leofric, Siward (age 41), and Ralph were on their march, he replied with firmness that he would by no means consent to give up Eustace and the rest who were demanded. On hearing this, the envoys returned from their bootless errand. As they were departing, the army entered Gloucester, so exasperated, and unanimously ready to fight, that, if the king had given permission, they would have instantly engaged earl Godwin's army. But earl Leofric considering that all the men of greatest note in England were assembled either on his side or the other, it appeared to him and some others a great folly to fight with their own countrymen, and he proposed that, hostages having been given by both parties, the king and Godwin should meet at London on a day appointed, and settle their controversy in a legal way. This advice being approved, and after the exchange of messages, hostages having been given and received, the earl returned into Wessex; and the king assembled a more powerful army from the whole of Mercia and Northumbria, and led it to London. Meanwhile, Godwin and his sons came to Southwark with a vast multitude of the people of Wessex; but his army gradually dwindling away and deserting him, he did not venture to abide the judgment of the king's court, but fled, under cover of night. When, therefore, the morning came, the king, in his witan, with the unanimous consent of the whole army, made a decree that Godwin and his five sons should be banished. Thereupon he and his wife Githa, and Tosti and his wife Judith (age 18), the daughter of Baldwin, count of Flanders, and two of his. other sons, namely, Sweyn and Gurth, went, without loss of time, to Thorney, where a ship had been got ready for them. They quickly laded her with as much gold, silver, and other valuable articles as she could hold, and, embarking in great haste, directed her course towards Flanders and Baldwin (age 39) the count. His sons Harold and Leofwine, making their way to Brycgstowe [Map], went on board a ship which their brother Sweyn had prepared for them, and crossed over to Ireland. The king (age 48) repudiated the queen Edgitha (age 25), on account of his wrath against her father Godwin, and sent her in disgrace, with only a single handmaid, to Wherwell [Map], where she was committed to the custody of the abbess.67
Note 67. She was a sister of the king.
Flowers of History. 1071. This year also, the English being very injuriously treated by the Normans, fled to the fens of Ely, and to the island of Thorney, where they made themselves a camp of refuge, and elected Hereward (age 36), a warrior of great energy and bravery, as their general. But king William (age 43), alluring some by promises and terrifying others by threats, and corrupting others again by bribes, at last surrounded all the fugitives with a numerous army, and compelled them to return and to submit unto his authority.
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Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, Victoria Square
On 24 Jan 1844 Harold Arthur Lee Dillon 17th Viscount Dillon was born to Arthur Edmund Denis Dillon 16th Viscount Dillon (age 32) at Victoria Square.
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Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, Albert Mansions Victoria Street
On 30 Jan 1880 Henry Paget 3rd Marquess Anglesey (age 58) died without issue at Albert Mansions Victoria Street. His half brother Henry Paget 4th Marquess Anglesey (age 44) succeeded 4th Marquess Anglesey, 5th Earl Uxbridge, 13th Baron Paget Beaudasert, 7th Baronet Bayly of Plas Newydd in Anglesey.
Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, Victoria Station [Map]
14 Jun 1913. Coffin of Emily Wilding Davison (deceased) at Victoria Station [Map].
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Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster, Wellington Barracks, Royal Military Chapel
On 12 Feb 1908 Reginald Brabazon 13th Earl of Meath (age 38) and Aileen (age 34) were married at the Royal Military Chapel, Wellington Barracks. She the daughter of Windham Wyndham-Quin 4th Earl of Dunraven and Mount Earl (age 67) and Florence Kerr Countess of Dunraven and Mount Earl (age 66). He the son of Reginald Brabazon 12th Earl of Meath (age 66) and Mary Jane Maitland Countess Meath (age 60).
On 16 Nov 1920 Roland Cubitt 3rd Baron Ashcombe (age 21) and Sonia Rosemary Keppel (age 20) were married at the Royal Military Chapel, Wellington Barracks.
On 12 Nov 1923 Charles Alexander Carnegie 11th Earl of Southesk (age 30) and Princess Maud Duff Countess Southesk (age 30) were married at Royal Military Chapel, Wellington Barracks. She the daughter of Alexander Duff 1st Duke Fife and Louise Windsor Duchess Fife (age 56). He the son of Charles Noel Carnegie 10th Earl of Southesk (age 69) and Ethel Mary Elizabeth Bannerman Countess Southesk (age 55). She a granddaughter of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom.
On 20 Apr 1978 Robert Fellows (age 37) and Jane Spencer (age 21) were married at the Royal Military Chapel, Wellington Barracks. Her sister Diana (age 16) attended as bridesmaid. She the daughter of John Spencer 8th Earl Spencer (age 54) and Frances Ruth Roche Countess Spencer (age 42).
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Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster Abbey Area, Gatehouse Prison
After 15 Feb 1627 John Wray 2nd Baronet (age 40) was imprisoned for declining to act under the commission, to contribute to the loan, or to give security for his appearance before the council at Gatehouse Prison, Westminster Abbey.
Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster Abbey Area, Tothill Street
Before 28 Dec 1708 Thomas Culpepper (age 71) died at Tothill Street. On 28 Dec 1708 Thomas Culpepper was buried at St Margaret's Church, Westminster [Map].
Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster Abbey Area, Tothill Street, Swan with Two Necks Tavern
Pepy's Diary. 04 Apr 1664. And at last W. Joyce was called in; and by the consequences, and what my Lord Peterborough (age 42) told me, I find that he did speak all he said to his disadvantage, and so was committed to the Black Rod: which is very hard, he doing what he did by the advice of my Lord Peters' (age 38) own steward. But the Sergeant of the Black Rod did direct one of his messengers to take him in custody, and so he was peaceably conducted to the Swan with two Necks, in Tuttle Street, to a handsome dining-room; and there was most civilly used, my uncle Fenner, and his brother Anthony, and some other friends being with him. But who would have thought that the fellow that I should have sworn could have spoken before all the world should in this be so daunted, as not to know what he said, and now to cry like a child. I protest, it is very strange to observe.
Pepy's Diary. 05 Apr 1664. Up very betimes, and walked to my cozen Anthony Joyce's, and thence with him to his brother Will, in Tuttle Street, where I find him pretty cheery over (what) he was yesterday (like a coxcomb), his wife being come to him, and having had his boy with him last night. Here I staid an hour or two and wrote over a fresh petition, that which was drawn by their solicitor not pleasing me, and thence to the Painted Chamber [Map], and by and by away by coach to my Lord Peterborough's (age 42), and there delivered the petition into his hand, which he promised most readily to deliver to the House today.
Europe, British Isles, England, London, Westminster Abbey Area, Tothill Street, Tothill Fields [Map]
Chronicle of Greyfriars. 08 Dec 1551. Item the viij. day of that monyth was a gret muster at Totehylle [Map] of men of armes befor the kynge (age 14), of dyvers lordes.
Chronicle of Greyfriars. 20 Dec 1551. Item the xxth day of December was sorne [sworn] the byshoppe of Ely lorde [chancellor of Engla]nd.
Item that same day was the muster of the dewke of Somersettes servanttes before [the king at] Totylle [Map] also.
Item the same day was comytted unto the tower [Map] the byshopp [of Dur]hame Cudberte Tunstalle (age 77).
Pepy's Diary. 01 Jun 1665. That done, we walked to Cornehill [Map], and there at Mr. Cade's' stood in the balcon and saw all the funeral, which was with the blue-coat boys and old men, all the Aldermen, and Lord Mayor, &c., and the number of the company very great; the greatest I ever did see for a taverne. Hither come up to us Dr. Allen, and then Mr. Povy (age 51) and Mr. Fox (age 38). The show being over, and my discourse with Mr. Povy, I took coach and to Westminster Hall [Map], where I took the fairest flower, and by coach to Tothill Fields [Map] for the ayre till it was dark. I 'light, and in with the fairest flower to eat a cake, and there did do as much as was safe with my flower, and that was enough on my part.
Pepy's Diary. 18 Jul 1665. After dispatching letters at the office, I by water down to Deptford, Kent [Map], where I staid a little while, and by water to my wife, whom I have not seen 6 or 5 days, and there supped with her, and mighty pleasant, and saw with content her drawings, and so to bed mighty merry. I was much troubled this day to hear at Westminster how the officers do bury the dead in the open Tuttle-fields [Map], pretending want of room elsewhere; whereas the New Chappell churchyard was walled-in at the publick charge in the last plague time, merely for want of room and now none, but such as are able to pay dear for it, can be buried there.
On 09 May 1711 Cholmley Dering 4th Baronet (age 31) was killed in a duel at Tothill Fields [Map]. His son Edward Dering 5th Baronet (age 6) succeeded 5th Baronet Dering of Surrenden Dering in Kent. The duel, unusually with pistols rather than swords, was with Richard Thornhill with whom Dering had argued in a pub near Hampton Court Palace, Richmond [Map] two days previously; Thornhill had afterwards sent Dering a note challenging him to a duel. Both pistols were fired but only Dering was hit. Richard Thornhill was tried for murder but convicted of the lesser offence of manslaughter. Thornhill was murdered three months later.