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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Sackville to Zouche is in ArmorialsArmorials.
Sackville Arms
Sackville Arms. Quarterly 1&4 West Arms
West Arms 2&3 Sackvile Original. Source.
Charles Sackville 6th Earl Dorset 1st Earl Middlesex 1643 1706 Arms
Charles Sackville 6th Earl Dorset 1st Earl Middlesex 1643 1706 Arms. 1 Sackville Original ArmsNO IMAGE 2 Unknown 3 Unknown 4 Unknown 5 Unknown 6 Unknown 7 Unknown 8 Cranfield Arms
Cranfield Arms 9 Sackville Original ArmsNO IMAGE.
John West 1st Earl De La Warr 1693 1766 Arms
John West 1st Earl De La Warr 1693 1766 Arms. Quarterly 1 West ArmsWest Arms 2 Cantilupe Arms
Cantilupe Arms 3 De La Warr Arms
De La Warr Arms 4 Sackville Original ArmsNO IMAGE.
Salusbury Arms
Salusbury Arms. GulesGules a Lion Rampantlion rampant argent three Crescentcrescents argent.
Saluzzo Arms
Saluzzo Arms. ArgentArgent, a Chief Azurechief azure. Source.
Saunderson Arms
Saunderson Arms. PalyPaly of six Argentargent and Azureazure, a Bend Sablebend sable three Annuletannulets Oror. Source.
Savage Arms
Savage Arms. ArgentArgent, six Lion Rampant Sablelions rampant sable. Source.
Savile Arms
Savile Arms. ArgentArgent, a Bend Sablebend sable three owls of the same. Source.
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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Earl Rothes Arms
Earl Rothes Arms. Quartered 1&4 Leslie Arms
Leslie Arms 2&3 Abernethy Arms.
Leslie ArmsLeslie Arms. ArgentArgent, on a Bend Azurebend azure three Bucklesbuckles Oror. Source.
Scott Arms
Scott Arms. OrOr, on a Bend Azurebend azure a Mulletmullet of six points between two Crescentcrescents of the field. Source.
James Scott 1st Duke Monmouth 1st Duke Buccleuch 1649 1685 Arms
James Scott 1st Duke Monmouth 1st Duke Buccleuch 1649 1685 Arms. King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland 1566 1625 Arms
King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland 1566 1625 Arms differenced with a Baton Sinisterbaton sinister Argentargent overall an Escutcheoninescutcheon of pretence of Scott ArmsScott Arms.
Scrope Arms
Scrope Arms. AzureAzure, a Bend Orbend or. Source.
Scrope vs Grosvenor CaseScrope vs Grosvenor Case
In September 1389 the Scrope vs Grosvenor CaseScrope vs Grosvenor Case was brought to the Court of Chivalry. Up to that time two families, Scrope and Grosvenor, had been using the armorial Scrope ArmsScrope Arms: AzureAzure, a Bend Orbend or.
Several hundred witnesses were called including John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster 1340-1399John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster [aged 49], Geoffrey Chaucer 1343-1400Geoffrey Chaucer [aged 46] and John Savile of Shelley and Golcar 1325-1399John Savile of Shelley and Golcar [aged 64].
On 3rd September 1386 Owain ap Gruffudd "Glyndŵr" Mathrafal Prince Powys 1359-1415Owain ap Gruffudd "Glyndŵr" Mathrafal Prince Powys [aged 27] gave evidence at the Church of John the Baptist, ChesterChurch of John the Baptist, Chester [Map].
The Court decided in favour of Scrope.
Neither party was happy with the decision so King Richard II of England 1367-1400King Richard II [aged 22] was called upon to give his personal verdict.
On 27th May 1390 King Richard II of England 1367-1400he confirmed that Grosvenor could not bear the undifferenced arms.
As a consequence of the case the Grosvenor has for many years used the name Bendor for horses and nicknames.
Sedley Ailesford Arms
Sedley Ailesford Arms. AzureAzure a fess wavy Argentargent three rams heads Argentargent. Source.
Segrave Arms
Segrave Arms. SableSable, a Lion Rampant Argentlion rampant argent, crowned Oror.
Seymour Arms
Seymour Arms. GulesGules two Wings conjoined in lurewings conjoined in lure.
After 21st December 1536. All Saints Church, Maiden BradleyAll Saints Church, Maiden Bradley [Map]. Monument to John Seymour 1474-1536John Seymour [deceased]. Seymour ArmsSeymour Arms differenced with a Crescent impaled with unknown arms quartered 1 Argent a fess between 3 martlets Gules in chief three fox heads erased 2 per pale Azure three fleur de lys Or 3 Or three talbots courant 4 Or a chevrom Limine between 3 stags heads caboshed. The note below states... The above tablet (a copy of the original in St Mary's Church, Great BedwynGreat Bedwyn [Map]) is placed here by Algernon St Maur 15th Duke of Somerset 1846-1923Algernon 15th Duke of Somerset September 1899.
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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On 22nd May 1653 Paulettunamed child was born to Charles Paulet 1st Duke Bolton 1630-1699Charles Paulet 1st Duke Bolton [aged 23] and FreschvilleChristian Freschville [aged 19]. FreschvilleShe Died in childbirthdied in childbirth. The child died seven days later on 29th May 1653. Both were buried at the St John the Baptist's Church, StaveleySt John the Baptist's Church, Staveley [Map]. Monument erected by her husband Charles Paulet 1st Duke Bolton 1630-1699Charles Paulet 1st Duke Bolton the future Duke Bolton. Reclining figure with Chrisom ChildChrisom Child.
Armorials...
Top Middle Paulet Arms
Paulet Arms differenced with a label argent three points impaled Freschville Arms
Freschville Arms.
Top Left: His Arms, in sixths 1 Paulet ArmsPaulet Arms 2 Possibly Seymour ArmsSeymour Arms although wings should be Or 3 Unknown Arms 4 Unknown Arms 5 Unknown Arms 6 St John Arms
St John Arms with a label argent three points to reflect his status as son of the current owner of the Arms.
Top Right: Her Arms, in sixths 1 Freschville ArmsFreschville Arms 2 Unknown Arms 3 Unknown Arms 4 Unknown Arms 5 Unknown Arms 6 Harrington Arms
Harrington Arms.
FreschvilleChristian Freschville: On 13th December 1633 she was born to John Freschville 1st Baron Frescheville 1607-1682John Freschville 1st Baron Frescheville and HarringtonSarah Harrington. On 28th February 1652 Charles Paulet 1st Duke Bolton 1630-1699Charles Paulet 1st Duke Bolton and she were married. He the son of John Paulet 5th Marquess Winchester 1598-1675John Paulet 5th Marquess Winchester and Jane Savage Marchioness Winchester -1631Jane Savage Marchioness Winchester.
Edward Seymour 1st Duke of Somerset 1500 1552 ArmsNO IMAGE. OrOr, on a pile Gulesgules between six Fleur de lysfleur de lys Azureazure three lions of England. Augmentation of honour granted to Edward Seymour 1st Duke of Somerset 1500-1552Edward Seymour 1st Duke of Somerset when his sister Queen Jane Seymour 1509-1537Queen Jane Seymour married King Henry VIII of England and Ireland 1491-1547King Henry VIII of England and Ireland. Source.
Shirley Arms
Shirley Arms. PalyPaly of six, Oror and Azureazure, a quarter Ermineermine.
On 29th December 1595 BerkeleyFrances Berkeley [aged 31] died. She was buried at Church of St Mary and St Hardulph, Breedon on the HillChurch of St Mary and St Hardulph, Breedon on the Hill [Map]. Monument to BerkeleyFrances Berkeley and George Shirley 1st Baronet 1559-1622George Shirley 1st Baronet [aged 36]. The armorial shows Shirley ArmsShirley Arms and Berkeley Arms
Berkeley Arms impaled. Cadaver UnderneathCadaver Underneath. Attributed to Jasper HollemansJasper Hollemans.
BerkeleyFrances Berkeley: Around 1564 she was born to Henry Berkeley 7th Baron Berkeley 1534-1613Henry Berkeley 7th Baron Berkeley and HowardKatherine Howard Baroness Berkeley. After 21st February 1587 George Shirley 1st Baronet 1559-1622George Shirley 1st Baronet and she were married.
Sidney Arms
Sidney Arms. OrOr, a Pheonpheon Azureazure.
Slanning Arms
Slanning Arms. ArgentArgent, two pales engrailed Gulesgules over all on a Bend Azurebend azure three Griffingriffin's heads Oror.
Southwell Arms
Southwell Arms. ArgentArgent, three Cinquefoilcinquefoils Gulesgules each charged with six annulets Oror. Source.
Castile Arms
Castile Arms. GulesGules a Castlecastle Oror.
Castile and León Arms
Castile and León Arms. Quarterly Castile ArmsCastile Arms and León Arms
León Arms.
Death of Queen Eleanor of CastileDeath of Queen Eleanor of Castile
Effigy of Eleanor, Queen of Edward the FirstEffigy of Eleanor, Queen of Edward the First. Eleanor of Castile Queen Consort England 1241-1290ELEANOR, Queen of King Edward I of England 1239-1307Edward the First, was the daughter of Ferdinand III King Castile III King Leon 1199-1252Ferdinand the Third, King of Castile, and only child of his second wifea, Joan Dammartin Queen Consort Castile and Leon 1220-1279Joan, daughter and heiress of John Earl of Ponthieu. She was married to him at Bures, in Spain, in 1254, and accompanied him to the Holy Land, where she is said to have preserved his life by sucking the poison out of a wound inflicted on him by the hand of an assassin. She bore him four sons and nine daughters, and died in attending him on an expedition towards Scotland, 27th November, 1290, at the house of Richard Weston, at Herdby, or Harby, NottinghamshireHarby [Map], in the parish of North Clifton on the Trent, five miles from Lincoln. Her bowels were burieda in Lincoln CathedralLincoln Cathedral [Map], and her body was conveyed for interment to the Abbey Church at Westminster. At every stage where it rested the King ordered a Cross to be placed. Fifteen are enumerated as having been erected in consequence. One at Herdby, whence the procession set out; and in the chapel of which place Edward also founded a chantry for her soul. The others at Lincoln, Newark on Trent, NottinghamshireNewark [Map], GranthamGrantham [Map], Leicester, LeicestershireLeicester [Map], StamfordStamford [Map], Eleanor Cross GeddingtonGeddington [Map], Northampton, Stony Stratford, BuckinghamshireStony Stratford [Map], Woburn, Dunstable, BedfordshireDunstable [Map], St. Albans, Waltham, EssexWaltham, Cheapside (London), and at the village of Charing CrossCharing [Map], near the Minster where she was to be entombed. Herdby, Leicester, Woburn, and Cheap, are omitted by some authorities. These Crosses were adorned with statues of the Queen. Those at Geddington, Northampton, and Waltham are extant at this day. In gothic niches in the upper part have been female figures, very similar in style to that on her tomb; on the lower, shields charged with arms of England, Castile and León ArmsCastile and León Arms, and Ponthieu Arms
Ponthieu Arms. Edward caused a monument to be erected to her memory near that of his father in the Confessor's Chapel, in Westminster Abbey, on which is placed her recumbent image of copper; and round the verge of the tomb the following inscription, in uncial letters:
ICY GYST ALIANOR IADIS REYNE DE ANGLETERRE, FEMME AL RE EDEWERD FtZ LE RE. OVNTIF DEL ALME DE LI DEV PVR SA PITE EYT MERCI. AMEN.
Sandford informs us that on a tablet of wood, hanging near her monument by an iron chain, were the following verses in Latin:
Nobilis Hispani jacet hie soror inclita regis, [A Spanish noblewoman lies here, the sister of a famous king]
Eximii consors Aleanora thori, [A great companion of Aleanora?]
Edwardi primi Wallorum principis uxor, [The wife of Edward the First, Prince of Wales]
Cui pater Henricus tertius Anglus erat; [His father, Henry the Third, was an Englishman]
Hanc illi uxorem gnato petit; online princeps [He asks her to marry him;? leader]
Legati munus suscipit ipse bono: [He himself undertakes the office of ambassador in good faith]Alphonso fratri placuit felix Hymeneus;
Germanam Edwardo nec sine dote dedit, [Not given to Edward without a dowry]
Dos preciara fuit nec tali indigna marito, [The gift was precious and not unworthy of such a husband]
Pontivo princeps munere dives erat; [? was rich in the role of prince]
Feminaconsilio prudens, pia, proie beata, [A prudent, pious, blessed woman]
Auxit amicitiis, auxit honore virum: [Who increased friendships, increasing the honor of his husband]
Disce niori. [Learn more]
Note a. In a tomb bearing her effigy of brass gilt, similar to that in Westminster Abbey, but destroyed in the Civil wars. On it was the following inscription:
HIC * SVNT * SEPVLTA * VICERA * ALIANORE * QVONDAM * REGINE * VXORIS * REGIS * EDVARDI * FILII * REGIS * HENRICI * CVIVS * ANIME * PROPICTETVR * DEVS * AMEN * PATER * NOSTER *
[Here in this sepulchre are buried the viscera of Queen Eleanor wife of King Edward I son of King Henry whose soul we give to God Amen Our Father]
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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Eleanor of Castile Queen Consort England 1241 1290 Arms
Eleanor of Castile Queen Consort England 1241 1290 Arms. Plantagenet Arms
Plantagenet Arms impaled Castile and León ArmsCastile and León Arms.
León ArmsLeón Arms. ArgentArgent, a Lion Rampant Purpurelion rampant purpure.
Spelman Arms
Spelman Arms. SableSable, ten Plateplates between two flaunches Argentargent.
Spencer Arms
Spencer Arms. Quarterly 1&4: ArgentArgent, 2&3: GulesGules, a Fretfret Oror, over all a Bend Sablebend sable.
Spring of Lavenham Arms
Spring of Lavenham Arms. ArgentArgent, a chevron engrailed between three Masclemascles gules. Source.
St John ArmsSt John Arms. ArgentArgent, a Chief Guleschief gules two Estoileestoiles Oror. Source.
On 22nd May 1653 Paulettunamed child was born to Charles Paulet 1st Duke Bolton 1630-1699Charles Paulet 1st Duke Bolton [aged 23] and FreschvilleChristian Freschville [aged 19]. FreschvilleShe Died in childbirthdied in childbirth. The child died seven days later on 29th May 1653. Both were buried at the St John the Baptist's Church, StaveleySt John the Baptist's Church, Staveley [Map]. Monument erected by her husband Charles Paulet 1st Duke Bolton 1630-1699Charles Paulet 1st Duke Bolton the future Duke Bolton. Reclining figure with Chrisom ChildChrisom Child.
Armorials...
Top Middle Paulet ArmsPaulet Arms differenced with a label argent three points impaled Freschville ArmsFreschville Arms.
Top Left: His Arms, in sixths 1 Paulet ArmsPaulet Arms 2 Possibly Seymour ArmsSeymour Arms although wings should be Or 3 Unknown Arms 4 Unknown Arms 5 Unknown Arms 6 St John ArmsSt John Arms with a label argent three points to reflect his status as son of the current owner of the Arms.
Top Right: Her Arms, in sixths 1 Freschville ArmsFreschville Arms 2 Unknown Arms 3 Unknown Arms 4 Unknown Arms 5 Unknown Arms 6 Harrington ArmsHarrington Arms.
FreschvilleChristian Freschville: On 13th December 1633 she was born to John Freschville 1st Baron Frescheville 1607-1682John Freschville 1st Baron Frescheville and HarringtonSarah Harrington. On 28th February 1652 Charles Paulet 1st Duke Bolton 1630-1699Charles Paulet 1st Duke Bolton and she were married. He the son of John Paulet 5th Marquess Winchester 1598-1675John Paulet 5th Marquess Winchester and Jane Savage Marchioness Winchester -1631Jane Savage Marchioness Winchester.
1698. Hasting's Chapel, St Helen's Church, Ashby-de-la-ZouchHasting's Chapel, St Helen's Church, Ashby-de-la-Zouch [Map]. Part of the monument to Francis Hastings 2nd Earl Huntingdon 1514-1560Francis Hastings 2nd Earl Huntingdon and Catherine Pole Countess Huntingdon 1511-1576Catherine Pole Countess Huntingdon constructed at the request of Theophilus Hastings 7th Earl Huntingdon 1650-1701Theophilus Hastings 7th Earl Huntingdon [aged 47] in 1698 to repair damage caused during the Civil War at which time the monument was moved to the side of the chapel. The inscription of the Urn reads "Theophilus, Earl of Huntingdon, as a last service, caused this chapel to be decorated, and this tomb to be restored, in glorious memory of his most illustrious forefathers whose remains are buried here. Done in faith, 1698"."
The top armorial is of Francis Hastings 2nd Earl Huntingdon 1514-1560Francis Hastings 2nd Earl Huntingdon.
The bottom armorial is Catherine Pole Countess Huntingdon 1511-1576Catherine Pole Countess Huntingdon. Hers possibly bigger, and more prominent as a consequence of her royal ancestry. Quarters, some of which are also quartered. From top to bottom, left to right, somewhat speculatively:
Top Left Quarter: Left Side: Hastings Arms
Hastings Arms, Unknown Arms, Hungerford Arms, Unknown Arms. Right Side: Unknown Arms, Unknows Arms with frogs which may be a mis-represented version of De La Pole Arms
De La Pole Arms.
Top Right Quarter: York Arms
York Arms, Unknown Arms, Neville Arms
Neville Arms differenced with a label three points argent, Beauchamp Arms
Beauchamp Arms, Beaumont Arms
Beaumont Arms.
Bottom Left Quarter: Possible St John ArmsSt John Arms, Unknown Arms, Hungerford Arms
Hungerford Arms, Montagu Arms
Montagu Arms [Note. The or (gold) colour should be argent (white)?].
Bottom Right Corner. Holland Arms
Holland Arms, Unknown Arms, Unknown Arms, Quartered: Clare Arms
Clare Arms and Despencer Arms
Despencer Arms.
St John Mildmay Arms
St John Mildmay Arms. ArgentArgent, three Lion Rampant Azurelions rampant azure. Source.
Jean de Waurin's Chronicle of England Volume 6 Books 3-6: The Wars of the Roses
Jean de Waurin was a French Chronicler, from the Artois region, who was born around 1400, and died around 1474. Waurin’s Chronicle of England, Volume 6, covering the period 1450 to 1471, from which we have selected and translated Chapters relating to the Wars of the Roses, provides a vivid, original, contemporary description of key events some of which he witnessed first-hand, some of which he was told by the key people involved with whom Waurin had a personal relationship.
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St Lo Arms
St Lo Arms. ArgentArgent, a bend sable. Source.
Stafford Arms
Stafford Arms. OrOr, a Chevron Guleschevron gules.
After 18th November 1434. St Mary's Church, EwelmeSt Mary's Church, Ewelme [Map]. Monument to Thomas Chaucer 1367-1434Thomas Chaucer [deceased] and BurgheshMaud Burghesh [aged 55].
The Arms in two rows left to right ...
Top Row:
1 Beaufort Arms
Beaufort Arms
2 York ArmsYork Arms. Possibly Cecily "Rose of Raby" Neville Duchess York 1415-1495Cecily "Rose of Raby" Neville Duchess York impaled Neville ArmsNeville Arms
3 Thomas Beaufort 1st Duke Exeter 1377 1426 Arms
Thomas Beaufort 1st Duke Exeter 1377 1426 Arms
4 Thomas of Brotherton 1st Earl Norfolk 1300 1338 Arms
Thomas of Brotherton 1st Earl Norfolk 1300 1338 Arms impaled Neville ArmsNeville Arms
5 Thomas Beaufort 1st Duke Exeter 1377 1426 ArmsThomas Beaufort 1st Duke Exeter 1377 1426 Arms (again?)
6 Stafford ArmsStafford Arms impaled Neville ArmsNeville Arms
7 Montacute and Monthermer Arms
Montacute and Monthermer Arms impaled Chaucer Modern Arms
Chaucer Modern Arms.
Bottom Row:
1 Beauchamp ArmsBeauchamp Arms quartered with Beaumont ArmsBeaumont Arms; Earl Warwick reflecting the Beauchamp family having inherited the Earldom of Warwick through marriage to Isabel Maudit who was the sister of William Maudit 8th Earl Warwick who died without issue. Isabel Maudit and William Maudit 8th Earl Warwick were the children of William Maudit and BeaumontAlice Beaumont. BeaumontAlice Beaumont inherited the Earldom of Warwick when her half-niece Margaret Beaumont 7th Countess Warwick -1253Margaret Beaumont 7th Countess Warwick died.
2 Courtenay Arms
Courtenay Arms impaled Beaufort ArmsBeaufort Arms
3 Montacute and Monthermer ArmsMontacute and Monthermer Arms impaled Mohun Arms
Mohun Arms
4 Montacute and Monthermer ArmsMontacute and Monthermer Arms quartered Neville ArmsNeville Arms
5 De La Pole ArmsDe La Pole Arms quartered Chaucer Modern ArmsChaucer Modern Arms
6 Despencer ArmsDespencer Arms impaled Chaucer Modern ArmsChaucer Modern Arms
7 Mohun ArmsMohun Arms impaled Chaucer Modern ArmsChaucer Modern Arms. John Mohun 2nd Baron Mohun of DunsterJohn Mohun 2nd Baron Mohun of Dunster and Joan Burghesh Baroness Dunster 1319-1404Joan Burghesh Baroness Dunster.
After 20th May 1475. St Mary's Church, EwelmeSt Mary's Church, Ewelme [Map]. Monument to Alice Chaucer Duchess Suffolk 1404-1475Alice Chaucer Duchess Suffolk [deceased]. Wrist GarterWrist Garter. The effigy was, apparently, viewed to determine how a lady should wear the garter at the re-commencement of Lady of the GarterLady of the Garter appointments in 1901 after a gap of several hundred years. A particularly fine Cadaver UnderneathCadaver Underneath the chest on which Alice's effigy lies. Full-length in a shroud. Chest with Angels with Rounded Wings holding ShieldsChest with Angels with Rounded Wings holding Shields.
Detail of the South Side of the Monument to Alice Chaucer Duchess Suffolk 1404-1475Alice Chaucer Duchess Suffolk.
1 Roet Arms
Roet Arms impaled Chaucer Modern ArmsChaucer Modern Arms. Alice's paternal grandparents.
2 De La Pole ArmsDe La Pole Arms impaled Stafford ArmsStafford Arms. Her third husbands parents Michael de la Pole 2nd Earl Suffolk 1361-1415Michael de la Pole 2nd Earl Suffolk and StaffordKatherine Stafford Countess Suffolk.
3 Montacute and Monthermer ArmsMontacute and Monthermer Arms impaled Francis? Possibly Alice's second husband's parents John Montagu 3rd Earl Salisbury 1350-1400John Montagu 3rd Earl Salisbury and Maud Francis Countess of Salisbury 1364-1424Maud Francis Countess of Salisbury.
4 De La Pole ArmsDe La Pole Arms quartered Chaucer Modern ArmsChaucer Modern Arms.
5 Roet ArmsRoet Arms quartered Chaucer Modern ArmsChaucer Modern Arms.
6 Chaucer Modern ArmsChaucer Modern Arms.
7 De La Pole ArmsDe La Pole Arms.
8 De La Pole ArmsDe La Pole Arms impaled England Henry IV Arms
England Henry IV Arms signifying Alice's son John de la Pole 2nd Duke of Suffolk 1442-1492John's marriage to Elizabeth York Duchess Suffolk 1444-1503Elizabeth of York sister of King Edward IV of England 1442-1483King Edward IV of England.
Detail of the North Side of the monument to Alice Chaucer Duchess Suffolk 1404-1475Alice Chaucer Duchess Suffolk. Arms from left to right ...
1 De La Pole ArmsDe La Pole Arms quartered Chaucer Modern ArmsChaucer Modern Arms impaled Unknown.
2 De La Pole ArmsDe La Pole Arms impaled Chaucer Modern ArmsChaucer Modern Arms. Her third husband William "Jackanapes" de la Pole 1st Duke of Suffolk 1396-1450William "Jackanapes" de la Pole 1st Duke of Suffolk.
3 De La Pole ArmsDe La Pole Arms quarted Chaucer Modern ArmsChaucer Modern Arms. Alice's son John de la Pole 2nd Duke of Suffolk 1442-1492John de la Pole 2nd Duke of Suffolk by her second husband William "Jackanapes" de la Pole 1st Duke of Suffolk 1396-1450William "Jackanapes" de la Pole 1st Duke of Suffolk.
4 Chaucer Modern ArmsChaucer Modern Arms.
5 Montacute and Monthermer ArmsMontacute and Monthermer Arms quartering impaled Chaucer. Alice's second husband Thomas Montagu 1st Count Perche 4th Earl Salisbury 1388-1428Thomas Montagu 1st Count Perche 4th Earl Salisbury.
6 Roet ArmsRoet Arms. Alice's paternal grandmother RoetPhilippa Roet.
7 England Henry IV ArmsEngland Henry IV Arms impaling Roet ArmsRoet Arms probably signifying John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster 1340-1399John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster and Katherine Swynford aka Roet Duchess Lancaster 1350-1403Katherine Swynford aka Roet Duchess Lancaster, Katherine being the sister of Alice's paternal grandmother RoetPhilippa Roet who married Geoffrey Chaucer 1343-1400Geoffrey Chaucer.
8 Roet ArmsRoet Arms impaling Chaucer Modern ArmsChaucer Modern Arms. Her paternal grandparents Geoffrey Chaucer 1343-1400Geoffrey Chaucer and RoetPhilippa Roet.
RoetPhilippa Roet: Around 1346 she was born to RoetGiles "Payne" Roet. Before 1367 Geoffrey Chaucer 1343-1400Geoffrey Chaucer and she were married at St Mary de Castro Leicester, LeicestershireSt Mary de Castro Leicester, Leicestershire [Map]. Excerpta Historica Page 152Excerpta Historica Page 152. RoetPhilippa, his eldest daughter, is stated to have been the maid of honour to Philippa Queen of Edward the Third who by the name of "Philippa Pycard" obtained a grant of one hundred shillings per annum on the 20th January 1370, and married Geoffrey Chaucer 1343-1400Geoffrey Chaucer, to whom, in consequence, it is supposed, of this connexion, the Duke of Lancaster granted the Castle of Dodington. Of John of Gaunt's connexion with Chaucer, however, no proof has been found; and the circumstance of the lady assigned to him for his wife being styled "Philippa Pycard," instead of Roelt, renders the assertion, that she was the sister of the Duchess of Lancaster, extremely doubtful. Around 1387 RoetPhilippa Roet died.
Stanhope Arms
Stanhope Arms. QuarterlyQuarterly Ermineermine and Gulesgules. Source.
After 1588. St Peter's Church, ShelfordSt Peter's Church, Shelford [Map]. Alabaster MonumentAlabaster Monument to Anne Rawson 1515-1588Anne Rawson [aged 73]. Carved by Richard and Gabriel Royley of Burton-upon-TrentRichard and Gabriel Royley of Burton-upon-Trent.
The quartered Stanhope ArmsStanhope Arms impaled with Rawson Arms: Gules, a four square castle in perspective with as many towers and cupolas one at each angle or standing in water azure.
Dress folds typical of Richard and Gabriel Royley of Burton-upon-TrentRichard and Gabriel Royley of Burton-upon-Trent.
Stanley Arms
Stanley Arms. ArgentArgent, a Bend Azurebend azure Three buck's headsthree buck's heads caboshed Oror. Source.
Earl Dunmore ArmsNO IMAGE. Murray Arms
Murray Arms, Stewart Arms
Stewart Arms, Atholl Arms
Atholl Arms, Stanley ArmsStanley Arms, Isle of Man Arms
Isle of Man Arms and Unknown Arms.
Stapleton Arms
Stapleton Arms. ArgentArgent, a Lion Rampant Sablelion rampant sable. Source.
Stewart ArmsStewart Arms. OrOr a Fess Chequyfess chequy. Source.
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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Earl Atholl Arms
Earl Atholl Arms. Quartered Stewart ArmsStewart Arms and Atholl ArmsAtholl Arms.
Earl Dunmore ArmsNO IMAGE. Murray ArmsMurray Arms, Stewart ArmsStewart Arms, Atholl ArmsAtholl Arms, Stanley ArmsStanley Arms, Isle of Man ArmsIsle of Man Arms and Unknown Arms.
Esme Stewart 1st Duke Lennox 1542 1583 Arms
Esme Stewart 1st Duke Lennox 1542 1583 Arms. Quartered 1&4 John Stewart of Darnley 1st Count Évreux 1380 1429 Arms
John Stewart of Darnley 1st Count Évreux 1380 1429 Arms, 2&3 Stewart ArmsStewart Arms a Bordure EngrailedBordure Engrailed Gulesgules for difference, overall an Escutcheoninescutcheon of Lennox Arms
Lennox Arms the heiress of whom was Elizabeth Lennox Countess Évreux wife of John Stewart of Darnley 1st Count Évreux 1380-1429John Stewart of Darnley 1st Count Évreux. Source.
John Stewart of Darnley 1st Count Évreux 1380 1429 ArmsJohn Stewart of Darnley 1st Count Évreux 1380 1429 Arms. Capet Arms
Capet Arms within a Bordure Gulesbordure gules charged with eight Bucklesbuckles Oror. Awarded in 1427 by Charles "Victorious" VII King France 1403-1461King Charles VII of France. Source.
Stewart Royal Arms
Stewart Royal Arms. OrOr a Lion Rampant Guleslion rampant gules Armed and Languedarmed and langued Azureazure within a Double Tressure Florydouble tressure flory counter-flory of the second.
King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland 1566 1625 ArmsKing James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland 1566 1625 Arms. Quartered 1&4 England Henry IV ArmsEngland Henry IV Arms 2 Stewart Royal ArmsStewart Royal Arms 3 Ireland Arms
Ireland Arms.
Stourton Arms
Stourton Arms. SableSable, a Bend Orbend or between six Fountainfountains. Source.
On 10th November 1626 SydenhamJohn Sydenham V [aged 58] died. Monument at St Andrew's Church, Brympton d'EvercySt Andrew's Church, Brympton d'Evercy [Map].
A CorinthianCorinthian column at each corner supports the fine Canopycanopy, and the whole is adorned withmany coats of arms, which,commencing on the north side, illustrate, as it were, the pedigree of the family. On either side the Canopycanopy is surmounted by the arms ofSir John Sydenham, on the north impaling those of his first wife, and on the south the arms of his second;each coat is flanked by a small shield supported by a ram. Bound the edge of the Canopycanopy are thirteen shields, on which are impaled the arms brought inby various atches. On each side of the tomb itself are three large shields:those on the north side bearing the arms of Sydenham, impaling those of Audley Arm, Bruges, and Godolphin Arms
Godolphin Arms, with their various quarterings;on the south are the arms of SydenhamJohn Sydenham [aged 37], who erected the monument, his sister impaled with those of her husband Edward Paston, and another coat in which the sinister side is not filled in. Probably it was meant to await the marriage of SydenhamSir Ralph Sydenham [aged 36], a younger brother of the founder. At the west end base is the large quartered coat of Sir John Sydenham, impaling the arms of Buckland with its nine quarterings. At the head of the tomb, surmounted by the helmet, crest, and Mantlinglambrequin, is the-Sydenham coat of twelve quarterings, beneath which is the following inscription:
My foundir Sydenham, match'd with Hobye's Heyr [aged 27].
Badde me inform thee (gentle Passenger).
That what hee hath donne in mcc is onlie meant.
To memorize his father and s discent.
Without vayne glorye but he doth intreat.
That if thou comst his legende to repeate.
Thou speak him truly as he was and than - Report itso, hee dyed an honest mane.
10 November 1626.
The main armorial as follows: 1 Sydenham Arms 2 Kitsford Arms 3 Dalingrige Arms 4 Hussey Arms
Hussey Arms 5 Stourton ArmsStourton Arms 6 Langland Arms 7 Beaufre Arms 8 Furneux Arms 9 Godolphin ArmsGodolphin Arms 10 Balune Arms 11 Killigrew Arms
Killigrew Arms 12 Trenouth Arms. Source.
Cadaver UnderneathCadaver Underneath.
SydenhamJohn Sydenham V: In 1568 he was born to SydenhamJohn Sydenham IV "The Elder" and GodolphinGrace Godolphin.
SydenhamJohn Sydenham: In 1589 he was born to SydenhamJohn Sydenham V. In or before 1627 SydenhamJohn Sydenham and Alice Hoby were married. In 1627 SydenhamJohn Sydenham died.
SydenhamRalph Sydenham: In or after 1590 he was born to SydenhamJohn Sydenham V. In 1671 SydenhamRalph Sydenham died.
Strange Arms
Strange Arms. ArgentArgent, two Lions Passantlions passant in Palepale Gulesgules. Source.
Strangeways Arms
Strangeways Arms. SableSable two Lions Passantlions passant Palypaly of six Argentargent and Gulesgules. Source.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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Fox Strangways Arms
Fox Strangways Arms. Quartered Strangeways ArmsStrangeways Arms and Fox Arms
Fox Arms.
Strelley Arms
Strelley Arms. PalyPaly Argentargent and Azureazure. Source.
Strickland Arms
Strickland Arms. SableSable three Escallopescallops Argentargent. SSource.
Strutt Arms
Strutt Arms. Per PalePer Pale Sablesable and Azureazure, two Chevronelchevronels engrailed, between three Cross Crosslet Fitchycross crosslets fitchy Oror. Source.
Sutton Arms
Sutton Arms. OrOr a Lion Rampant Vertlion rampant vert queue fourchyqueue fourchy Armed and Languedarmed and langued Gulesgules. Source.
Tailboys Arms
Tailboys Arms. ArgentArgent, a Saltiresaltire Gulesgules in Chief Guleschief gules three Escallopescallops Argentargent. Source.
On 24th June 1584 VernonDorothy Vernon [aged 53] died. On 4th June 1611 MannersJohn Manners [aged 57] died at Haddon Hall, DerbyshireHaddon Hall, Derbyshire [Map]. Both were buried at All Saint's Church, Bakewell, DerbyshireAll Saint's Church, Bakewell, Derbyshire [Map]. Elizabethan PeriodElizabethan Period facing each other. Complex armorial of his arms impaled with her arms.
Arms of MannersJohn Manners impaled with those of VernonDorothy Vernon.
On the left, Top Row: 1 Manners Augmented Arms
Manners Augmented Arms 2 His great-grandmother RosEleanor Ros.
Second Row: 5 Beauchamp ArmsBeauchamp Arms 6 Beaumont ArmsBeaumont Arms 7 Berkeley ArmsBerkeley Arms 8 Lisle Arms
Lisle Arms.
Third Row: 11 Tiptoft Arms
Tiptoft Arms.
On the right the arms of VernonDorothy Vernon. Top Row: 1 Vernon Arms
Vernon Arms. Her arms. Second Row: 5 Welles Arms
Welles Arms. Third Row: 9 Tailboys ArmsTailboys Arms. Fourth Row: 10 Berkeley ArmsBerkeley Arms.
VernonDorothy Vernon: In 1531 she was born to George Vernon "King of the Peak" 1508-1565George Vernon "King of the Peak" and TailboysMargaret Tailboys. Before 22nd March 1572 MannersJohn Manners and she were married. He the son of Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland 1492-1543Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland and Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland 1495-1551Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland. They were Fourth Cousin Once Removedfourth cousin once removed. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward III of England 1312-1377King Edward III of England.
MannersJohn Manners: In 1527 he was born to Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland 1492-1543Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland and Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland 1495-1551Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland.
RosEleanor Ros: Around 1449 she was born to Thomas Ros 9th Baron Ros Helmsley 1427-1464Thomas Ros 9th Baron Ros Helmsley and TiptoftPhilippa Tiptoft Baroness Ros of Helmsley. In or before 1460 MannersRobert Manners and she were married. They were Fifth Cousinfifth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward I of England 1239-1307King Edward I of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward I of England 1239-1307King Edward I of England. In 1487 RosEleanor Ros died. In 1492 George Manners 11th Baron Ros Helmsley 1470-1513George Manners 11th Baron Ros Helmsley became a ward of his uncle-in-law Thomas Lovell -1524Thomas Lovell, husband of his Rosmother's sister RosIsabel Ros as a consequence of his father MannersRobert Manners being deemed unable to administer his own affairs.
Talbot Arms
Talbot Arms. GulesGules, a Lion Rampantlion rampant within a Bordure Engrailedbordure engrailed Oror. Source.
1580. St Laurence's Church, LudlowSt Laurence's Church, Ludlow [Map]. Monument to SidneyAmbrosia Sidney. Her Henry Sidney 1529-1586father's [aged 51] arms top middle as follows: Sidney, Clunford, Barrington, Mercy, Mandeville Arms
Mandeville Arms differenced with an escarbuncle, Chetwyn, Belhouse (the lions should be shown between three black cross-croslets), and Brandon Arms
Brandon Arms (the lion's crown should be per pale gules and Argent).
Bottom Left her father's arms impaled with 1 Dudley Arms
Dudley Arms 2 Unknown 3 Grey Arms
Grey Arms 4 Talbot ArmsTalbot Arms 5 Beauchamp ArmsBeauchamp Arms 6 Neuborg Arms 7 Unknown 8 Unknown.
Bottom Right. As impaled Bottom Left; possibly some form of Duke of Northumberland.
The Sidney motto "quo fata vacant" ie "where destiny falls".
On the right are the arms of her uncle and godfather Ambrose Dudley 3rd Earl Warwick 1530-1590Ambrose Dudley, 3rd Earl of Warwick [aged 50], from whom she derived her name.
On the left the arms of her mother, Mary Dudley 1530-1586Mary Sidney née Dudley [aged 50]
SidneyAmbrosia Sidney: Around 1565 she was born to Henry Sidney 1529-1586Henry Sidney and Mary Dudley 1530-1586Mary Dudley. She was named after her uncle Ambrose Dudley 3rd Earl Warwick 1530-1590Ambrose Dudley 3rd Earl Warwick. On 22nd February 1574 SidneyAmbrosia Sidney died at Ludlow CastleLudlow Castle [Map] where her father Henry Sidney 1529-1586Henry Sidney was President of the Council of the Marches in WalesPresident of the Council of the Marches in Wales.
1581. Church of St John The Baptist, KinletChurch of St John The Baptist, Kinlet [Map]. Monument to George Blount 1513-1581George Blount [aged 68] and TalbotConstance Talbot.
The following Epitaph is engraved on a white marble slab, by the side of the large Tudor Monument, which contains the kneeling figures of Sir George and Constantia Talbot, his wife, and their two children. Underneath is the entombed figure. The monument is richly decorated with the quarterings of Blount Arms
Blount Arms Blount and Talbot ArmsTalbot Arms Talbot. [Latin Epitaph at Kinlet translated by the late Stanley Leighton, M.A., F.S.A.]
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF SIR GEORGE BLOUNT KNIGHT WHICH WAS LORDE OF KINLET WHO DIED IN THE YEARE OF OURE LORD GOD 1581 HERE THYRE CHILDREN BE JOHN AND ALSO DORETHY.
Fiat VoluntasFIAT VOLVNTAS DEI 1584 ANNO DOMINI. AVOVS SERVIR JESUIS
Laid in this tomb is Blount of noble race, Ennobled by light of his own, and BY THE light of his father he was; His lineage most high, knightly by either parent, Worthy of these was the son's knightly name; Arms, and the charger fiery were his delight, on the day of battle, But the palace of his King delighted his youth, In manhood Scotland and the realms of France Felt his generosity in war; to both he was a terror; His neighbour's quarrels and disputes he settled all, At home he was a man of peace, Nor did he make unfitting nuptial for himself, The daughter of a knight he wedded of equal lineage, Who bore two children, of whom a Blountdaughter [aged 47] lives, The Blountson before his father sought the realms above; After his son's death, he gives many lands to his nephew And makes him the heir of this very place - Rowland Lacon who laid his lifeless body in a tomb But his spirit the realms above hold. This Lacon an Esquire in filial memory of love This record raised. His nephew and his heir
CHRIST S LIFE'S AIM.
Be near good Christ to England, To Prince, to Nobles, And to all other Inhabitants; Good Christ, I pray grant Peace - For by this the life of men is quiet - By this, their journey safe And all good things do multiply. By strife, what has been gotten By great labor, melts away, So to Thine own give everlasting peace - May virtue which is learning's light, Be given too, and blessings come - Far off be what, At any time may hurt.
TalbotConstance Talbot: Around 1517 she was born to John Talbot of Albrighton 1485-1549John Talbot of Albrighton and Margaret Troutbeck On 30th March 1533 George Blount 1513-1581George Blount and she were married. Around 1565 TalbotConstance Talbot died.
Tempest Arms
Tempest Arms. ArgentArgent, a Bend Engrailedbend engrailed between six Martletsmartlets Sablesable. Source.
On 10th March 1774 William Browne [aged 82] died. Church of St Mary, HillingtonChurch of St Mary, Hillington [Map]. Large mural marble tablet with plain open pilasters open Pedimentpediment and relief rondal. Inscribed Sir W B Archit. Roundel sculpted by Joseph Wilton 1722-1822Joseph Wilton [aged 51]. Armorial quartered 1&4 Unknown Three Leopard's Facesthree leopard's faces jessant de lys 2&3 appears to be Temple Arms
Temple Arms includes an escutcheon for his wife Mary Greene.
William Browne: In 1692 he was born. On 24th August 1717 he and Mary Greene were married.
Mary Greene: On 29th September 1699 she was born to Charles Greene.
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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Tennant Arms
Tennant Arms. ArgentArgent, two Crescentcrescents in Fessfess Sablesable on a Chief Guleschief gules a Boarboar's head couped of the first. Source.
Throckmorton Arms
Throckmorton Arms. GulesGules, on a Chevron Argentchevron argent three Barsbars Gemellesgemelles Sablesable. Source.
Thynne Arms
Thynne Arms. Quarterly 1&4 Boteville Arms
Boteville Arms Bottevile; 2&3 Russell Arms
Russell Arms Russel.
Tiptoft ArmsTiptoft Arms. ArgentArgent, a Saltiresaltire engrailed Gulesgules.
Around 1400. Window in the Chicheley Chapel at St Andrew's Church, WimpoleSt Andrew's Church, Wimpole [Map] from the late 14th early 15th Century depicting alliances of the Ufford family (who are thought to have owned the manor of Wimpole before the Chicheleys) and the Plantagenets through the marriage of UffordRalph Ufford and Anjou aka PlantagenetMaud Plantagenet Countess Ulster, daughter of Henry Plantagenet 3rd Earl of Leicester 3rd Earl Lancaster 1281-1345Henry Plantagenet 3rd Earl of Leicester 3rd Earl Lancaster .
From top to bottom, left to right:
Tiptoft ArmsTiptoft Arms. The Tiptoft family owned the nearby manor of Harleston.
Bardolf Arms
Bardolf Arms.
Avenell Arms
Avenell Arms. The Avenell family once held a manor in Wimpole.
Telemache Arms.
Ufford Arms
Ufford Arms. Believed to be the arms of William Ufford 2nd Earl Suffolk 1338-1382William Ufford 2nd Earl Suffolk. Note the difference of an Annuletannulet argent (white) in the top left corner.
Bohun Arms
Bohun Arms. Possibly William Bohun 1st Earl of Northampton 1309-1360William Bohun 1st Earl of Northampton.
Henry Plantagenet 3rd Earl of Leicester 3rd Earl Lancaster 1281 1345 Arms
Henry Plantagenet 3rd Earl of Leicester 3rd Earl Lancaster 1281 1345 Arms. Possibly Henry Plantagenet 3rd Earl of Leicester 3rd Earl Lancaster 1281-1345Henry Plantagenet 3rd Earl of Leicester 3rd Earl Lancaster although the label doesn't appear to have the Fleur de lysfleur de lys of France.
Bassingbourne Arms.
Engaine Arms. John de Engaine lived in Huntingdonshire.
Lisle ArmsLisle Arms. Possibly Robert Lisle 1st Baron Lisle 1288-1344Robert Lisle 1st Baron Lisle. Robert settled at nearby Rampton.
Robert Ufford 1st Earl Suffolk 1298-1369Robert Ufford 1st Earl Suffolk who married Margaret Norwich Countess Suffolk whose father Walter Norwich owned the manor of Cobbs in Wimpole.
Ufford ArmsUfford Arms with a Label Three Pointslabel three points. Believed to be UffordRobert Ufford who predeceased his father Robert Ufford 1st Earl Suffolk 1298-1369Robert Ufford 1st Earl Suffolk.
Bassingbourne Arms.
The figure in the middle is believed to represent William Ufford 2nd Earl Suffolk 1338-1382William Ufford 2nd Earl Suffolk.
From an original description by James C Powell 1903.
On 12th March 1560. [Some sources say 25th February 1560] BlountCatherine Blount [deceased] died. On 11th August 1580 Maurice Berkeley 1506-1581Maurice Berkeley [aged 54] died. Church of St Mary, BrutonChurch of St Mary, Bruton [Map]. Elizabethan PeriodElizabethan Period recumbent effigies of himself and his Man with Two Wivestwo wives BlountCatherine Blount and Elizabeth Sands [aged 27] in an Easter sepulchre-type recess with double round arched front, CorinthianCorinthian pilasters and Strapworkstrapwork panels. RuffRuff. Panel with quartered arms 1 Berkeley ArmsBerkeley Arms 2 probably Tiptoft ArmsTiptoft Arms, possibly Wotton Arms 3 Unknown Arms 4 probably Babington Arms
Babington Arms, possibly Zouche Arms
Zouche Arms differenced with a label three points, overall a CrescentCrescent.
BlountCatherine Blount: John Champernowne and she were married. Around 1518 she was born to William Blount 4th Baron Mountjoy 1478-1534William Blount 4th Baron Mountjoy and Alice Keble Baroness Mountjoy. After 1541 Maurice Berkeley 1506-1581Maurice Berkeley and she were married. They were Sixth Cousinsixth cousins. Henry Machyn's Diary 1560 MarchHenry Machyn's Diary. 12th March 1560. The xij day of Marche was bered at Church of St Mary, BrutonDyttun [Map] my Blountlade Barkeley, the wyff of ser Maurice Berkeley 1506-1581Mores Barthelay knyght, with a penon of armes and a iiij dosen of skochyons, and a harold of armes, Nicholas Narboonemaster Rychemond.
Elizabeth Sands: In 1533 she was born to Anthony Sands of Throwley in Kent. In 1562 Maurice Berkeley 1506-1581Maurice Berkeley and she were married. The difference in their ages was Marriage Age Gap Greater Than Twenty Years27 years. On 16th June 1585 she died at Berkeley HouseBerkeley House. She was buried at the St James' Church, ClerkenwellSt James' Church, Clerkenwell where a monument was constructed. Before 16th June 1685 she was appointed Lady of the BedchamberLady of the Bedchamber to Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland 1533-1603Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland.
After 17th September 1563. Alabaster MonumentAlabaster Monument to Henry Manners 2nd Earl of Rutland 1526-1563Henry Manners 2nd Earl of Rutland [deceased] and Margaret Neville Countess Rutland -1559Margaret Neville Countess Rutland at St Mary the Virgin Church, Bottesford, LeicestershireSt Mary the Virgin Church, Bottesford, Leicestershire [Map].
Monument an unusual Table TombTable Tomb with their effigies beneath surmounted by effigies of their children. The table may once have been raised in the same way as the one at St Lawrence's Church, SnarfordSt Lawrence's Church, Snarford [Map] to Thomas St Paul which may be by the same carver.
His arms showing quarterly: 1&4: Manners Augmented ArmsManners Augmented Arms. 2nd: Top Row: Ros Arms
Ros Arms, Roet ArmsRoet Arms, Trusbutt [or Belvoir], Bottom Row: Todeni [Albini ancient], Daubeney Arms
Daubeney Arms, Badlesmere Arms
Badlesmere Arms. 3rd Quarterly: 1 Thomas Holland 2nd Earl Kent 1350 1397 Arms
Thomas Holland 2nd Earl Kent 1350 1397 Arms, 2 Tiptoft ArmsTiptoft Arms, 3 Vaux Arms
Vaux Arms 4. Powys Arms
Powys Arms aka Charlton.
Her arms. Quartered 1&4 Neville ArmsNeville Arms, 2 Thomas Holland 2nd Earl Kent 1350 1397 ArmsThomas Holland 2nd Earl Kent 1350 1397 Arms, 4 Neville Ancient Arms.
Peacock CrestPeacock in Pride ie with its feathers displayed.
Detail of their children.
Detail of the corner of the pediment on which the arms are displayed decorated with fruit and detail of one of the legs of the table.
Detail of his armour, in his right hand a prayer-book, his left hand clutching his sword.
Detail of the St George PendantSt George Pendant Pendant signifying his being a Knight of the Order of the Garter.
Detail of the UnicornUnicorn on which his feet rest and Lion on which her feet rest.
The Manners Peacock Crest.
On 24th June 1584 VernonDorothy Vernon [aged 53] died. On 4th June 1611 MannersJohn Manners [aged 57] died at Haddon Hall, DerbyshireHaddon Hall, Derbyshire [Map]. Both were buried at All Saint's Church, Bakewell, DerbyshireAll Saint's Church, Bakewell, Derbyshire [Map]. Elizabethan PeriodElizabethan Period facing each other. Complex armorial of his arms impaled with her arms.
Arms of MannersJohn Manners impaled with those of VernonDorothy Vernon.
On the left, Top Row: 1 Manners Augmented ArmsManners Augmented Arms 2 His great-grandmother RosEleanor Ros.
Second Row: 5 Beauchamp ArmsBeauchamp Arms 6 Beaumont ArmsBeaumont Arms 7 Berkeley ArmsBerkeley Arms 8 Lisle ArmsLisle Arms.
Third Row: 11 Tiptoft ArmsTiptoft Arms.
On the right the arms of VernonDorothy Vernon. Top Row: 1 Vernon ArmsVernon Arms. Her arms. Second Row: 5 Welles ArmsWelles Arms. Third Row: 9 Tailboys ArmsTailboys Arms. Fourth Row: 10 Berkeley ArmsBerkeley Arms.
VernonDorothy Vernon: In 1531 she was born to George Vernon "King of the Peak" 1508-1565George Vernon "King of the Peak" and TailboysMargaret Tailboys. Before 22nd March 1572 MannersJohn Manners and she were married. He the son of Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland 1492-1543Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland and Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland 1495-1551Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland. They were Fourth Cousin Once Removedfourth cousin once removed. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward III of England 1312-1377King Edward III of England.
MannersJohn Manners: In 1527 he was born to Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland 1492-1543Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland and Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland 1495-1551Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland.
RosEleanor Ros: Around 1449 she was born to Thomas Ros 9th Baron Ros Helmsley 1427-1464Thomas Ros 9th Baron Ros Helmsley and TiptoftPhilippa Tiptoft Baroness Ros of Helmsley. In or before 1460 MannersRobert Manners and she were married. They were Fifth Cousinfifth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward I of England 1239-1307King Edward I of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward I of England 1239-1307King Edward I of England. In 1487 RosEleanor Ros died. In 1492 George Manners 11th Baron Ros Helmsley 1470-1513George Manners 11th Baron Ros Helmsley became a ward of his uncle-in-law Thomas Lovell -1524Thomas Lovell, husband of his Rosmother's sister RosIsabel Ros as a consequence of his father MannersRobert Manners being deemed unable to administer his own affairs.
After 1595. Elizabethan PeriodElizabethan Period monument to John Manners 4th Earl of Rutland 1551-1588John Manners 4th Earl of Rutland and Elizabeth Charlton Countess Rutland 1553-1595Elizabeth Charlton Countess Rutland [aged 42] in the Chancel of St Mary the Virgin Church, Bottesford, LeicestershireSt Mary the Virgin Church, Bottesford, Leicestershire [Map] sculpted by Gerard Johnson The Elder 1550-1611Gerard Johnson The Elder [aged 45].
Armorial above the monument showing top row: Manners Augmented ArmsManners Augmented Arms, Ros ArmsRos Arms, Roet ArmsRoet Arms, Trusbutt [or Belvoir],
2nd Row: Beauchamp ArmsBeauchamp Arms, Beaumont ArmsBeaumont Arms, Berkeley ArmsBerkeley Arms, Lisle ArmsLisle Arms
3rd Row: Unknown, Thomas Holland 2nd Earl Kent 1350 1397 ArmsThomas Holland 2nd Earl Kent 1350 1397 Arms, Tiptoft ArmsTiptoft Arms, Powys ArmsPowys Arms aka Charlton
4th Row: Badlesmere ArmsBadlesmere Arms, Vaux ArmsVaux Arms, Todeni [Albini ancient] Arms, Daubeney ArmsDaubeney Arms.
Tollemache Arms
Tollemache Arms. ArgentArgent, a Fretfret Sablesable.
Tosny Arms
Tosny Arms. ArgentArgent, a Maunchmaunch. Source.
Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke
Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson.
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Townshend Arms
Townshend Arms. AzureAzure, a Chevron Erminechevron ermine between three Escallopescallops Argentargent. Source.
On 20th May 1561 John Eyre died. On 15th December 1558 BlennerhassetMargaret Blennerhasset died. They were buried in All Saints Church, NarboroughAll Saints Church, Narborough [Map]. Brass. The inscription on the brass says "Here do lye John Eyer Esquire late Receyvor Generale to Elizabeth the Quenes Majestie, in the counties of Norf., Suff., Cantabridge, and Huntyngton, and one of the Masters of her High Court of Chancerye and Margaret his wyfe, one of the daughters of Sir Thomas Blenerhaiset of Frens Knight late Wyfe of John, Spelman Esquire, son and heyre apparent of Sir John Spelman, Knyght." Armorials top left and middle Quartered Eyre Arms
Eyre Arms and Townshend ArmsTownshend Arms with a crescent difference, top right Quartered Eyre ArmsEyre Arms and Townshend ArmsTownshend Arms impaled with 1&6 Blennerhassett Arms
Blennerhassett Arms, 2, Argent, three Escutcheons Sable: LOWDHAM 3 Gules a Pall reversed Ermine: KELVEDON or KELDON 4 Azure a Lion RampantLion rampant Argent crowned Or: ORTON: 5 Azure a Fess between three Fleurs-de-lis Or: SKELTON.
John Eyre: After 27th December 1545 he and BlennerhassetMargaret Blennerhasset were married. Her second husband.
BlennerhassetMargaret Blennerhasset: she was born to BlennerhassetThomas Blennerhassett of Frens. Before 27th December 1545 SpelmanJohn Spelman of and she were married.
Trefusis Arms
Trefusis Arms. ArgentArgent, a Chevronchevron between three spindles Sablesable. Source.
Trelawney Arms
Trelawney Arms. ArgentArgent, a Chevron Sablechevron sable.
Trevor Arms
Trevor Arms. Party per bend sinister ermine and ermines, a lion rampant or. Source.
Tuchet Arms
Tuchet Arms. ErmineErmine, a Chevron Guleschevron gules. Source.
Turner Baronets Arms
Turner Baronets Arms. SableSable, a Chevron Erminechevron ermine between three Fers de Molinefers de moline Oror on a Chief Argentchief argent a Lion Passantlion passant Gulesgules. Source.
After 15th October 1828. Church of St Mary, HillingtonChurch of St Mary, Hillington [Map]. Monument to Edward West and ffolkesLucretia Georgiana ffolkes sculpted by Henry Hopper 1767-1844Henry Hopper [aged 61]. The armorial Edward West Chief Justice of Bombay 1782-1828 arms and ffolkesLucretia Georgiana ffolkes impaled. His arms quartered West ArmsWest Arms and Unknown Arms. Her arms quartered 1 ffolkes Arms
ffolkes Arms 2 Hovell Arms
Hovell Arms 3 appears to be Browne as seen in the armorial to William Browne 4 Turner Baronets ArmsTurner Baronets Arms.
Edward West: he was born to John Balchen West. His parents died young so he was brought up by his uncle Martin ffolkes 1st Baronet 1749-1821Martin ffolkes 1st Baronet. 26th August 1822 he and ffolkesLucretia Georgiana ffolkes were married at St Marylebone ChurchSt Marylebone Church. She the daughter of his guardian and uncle Martin ffolkes 1st Baronet 1749-1821Martin ffolkes 1st Baronet. On 16th August 1828 he died at PoonahPoonah.
ffolkesLucretia Georgiana ffolkes: she was born to Martin ffolkes 1st Baronet 1749-1821Martin ffolkes 1st Baronet and Fanny Turner. On 15th October 1828 ffolkesLucretia Georgiana ffolkes Died in childbirthdied in childbirth at Bombay, IndiaBombay, India eleven days after having given birth to a posthumous son who only lived at few hours.
William Browne: In 1692 he was born. On 24th August 1717 he and Mary Greene were married.
Twysden Arms
Twysden Arms. Source.
Tyrrell Arms
Tyrrell Arms.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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Ufford ArmsUfford Arms. SableSable, a Cross Engrailedcross engrailed Oror. Source.
Around 1400. Window in the Chicheley Chapel at St Andrew's Church, WimpoleSt Andrew's Church, Wimpole [Map] from the late 14th early 15th Century depicting alliances of the Ufford family (who are thought to have owned the manor of Wimpole before the Chicheleys) and the Plantagenets through the marriage of UffordRalph Ufford and Anjou aka PlantagenetMaud Plantagenet Countess Ulster, daughter of Henry Plantagenet 3rd Earl of Leicester 3rd Earl Lancaster 1281-1345Henry Plantagenet 3rd Earl of Leicester 3rd Earl Lancaster .
From top to bottom, left to right:
Tiptoft ArmsTiptoft Arms. The Tiptoft family owned the nearby manor of Harleston.
Bardolf ArmsBardolf Arms.
Avenell ArmsAvenell Arms. The Avenell family once held a manor in Wimpole.
Telemache Arms.
Ufford ArmsUfford Arms. Believed to be the arms of William Ufford 2nd Earl Suffolk 1338-1382William Ufford 2nd Earl Suffolk. Note the difference of an Annuletannulet argent (white) in the top left corner.
Bohun ArmsBohun Arms. Possibly William Bohun 1st Earl of Northampton 1309-1360William Bohun 1st Earl of Northampton.
Henry Plantagenet 3rd Earl of Leicester 3rd Earl Lancaster 1281 1345 ArmsHenry Plantagenet 3rd Earl of Leicester 3rd Earl Lancaster 1281 1345 Arms. Possibly Henry Plantagenet 3rd Earl of Leicester 3rd Earl Lancaster 1281-1345Henry Plantagenet 3rd Earl of Leicester 3rd Earl Lancaster although the label doesn't appear to have the Fleur de lysfleur de lys of France.
Bassingbourne Arms.
Engaine Arms. John de Engaine lived in Huntingdonshire.
Lisle ArmsLisle Arms. Possibly Robert Lisle 1st Baron Lisle 1288-1344Robert Lisle 1st Baron Lisle. Robert settled at nearby Rampton.
Robert Ufford 1st Earl Suffolk 1298-1369Robert Ufford 1st Earl Suffolk who married Margaret Norwich Countess Suffolk whose father Walter Norwich owned the manor of Cobbs in Wimpole.
Ufford ArmsUfford Arms with a Label Three Pointslabel three points. Believed to be UffordRobert Ufford who predeceased his father Robert Ufford 1st Earl Suffolk 1298-1369Robert Ufford 1st Earl Suffolk.
Bassingbourne Arms.
The figure in the middle is believed to represent William Ufford 2nd Earl Suffolk 1338-1382William Ufford 2nd Earl Suffolk.
From an original description by James C Powell 1903.
Willoughby de Eresby Arms
Willoughby de Eresby Arms. Quartered Ufford ArmsUfford Arms and Beke Arms
Beke Arms. Source.
Ughtred Arms
Ughtred Arms. GulesGules, a Cross Molinecross moline Oror. Source.
Umfraville Arms
Umfraville Arms. GulesGules crusilly of crosses crosslet a Cinquefoilcinquefoil Oror. Source.
John Hastings 2nd Earl Pembroke 1347 1375 Arms
John Hastings 2nd Earl Pembroke 1347 1375 Arms. Quartered 1&4 Hastings ArmsHastings Arms 2&3 Valence Arms
Valence Arms. Valence for his birthplace Sutton Valence CastleSutton Valence Castle [Map], and was a great great grandson of William de Valence 1st Earl Pembroke -1296William de Valence 1st Earl Pembroke. Source.
Valoignes Arms
Valoignes Arms. PalyPaly wavy of six Argentargent and Gulesgules. Source.
On 10th September 1792 Henry Vane 2nd Earl Darlington 1727-1792Henry Vane 2nd Earl Darlington [aged 65] died at Raby Castle, County DurhamRaby Castle, County Durham [Map]. He was buried at Raby Castle, County DurhamRaby Castle, County Durham [Map]. His son William Henry Vane 1st Duke Cleveland 1766-1842William [aged 26] succeeded 3rd Earl DarlingtonEarl Darlington, 3rd Viscount BarnardViscount Barnard, 5th Baron BarnardBaron Barnard. PaulettCatharine Margaret Powlett Countess Darlington [aged 26] by marriage Earl DarlingtonCountess Darlington.
Monument to Henry Vane 2nd Earl Darlington 1727-1792Henry Vane 2nd Earl Darlington at St Mary's Church, StaindropSt Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map] sculpted by Richard CookeRichard Cooke.
The armorial being Vane Arms
Vane Arms impaled with Lowther Arms
Lowther Arms.
PaulettCatharine Margaret Powlett Countess Darlington: In 1766 she was born to PaulettHarry Powlett 6th Duke Bolton and LowtherKatherine Lowther Duchess of Bolton. On 17th September 1787 William Henry Vane 1st Duke Cleveland 1766-1842William Henry Vane 1st Duke Cleveland and she were married at her father's seat Hackwood Park, HampshireHackwood Park, Hampshire. She the daughter of PaulettHarry Powlett 6th Duke Bolton and LowtherKatherine Lowther Duchess of Bolton. He the son of Henry Vane 2nd Earl Darlington 1727-1792Henry Vane 2nd Earl Darlington and LowtherMargaret Lowther Countess Darlington. They were First Cousinfirst cousins. He a great x 2 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland 1630-1685King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. On 17th June 1807 PaulettCatharine Margaret Powlett Countess Darlington died at Berkshire HouseCleveland House.
Vaughan Arms
Vaughan Arms. SableSable a chevron between three fleurs-de-lys argent. Source.
This is a translation of the 'Memoires of Jacques du Clercq', published in 1823 in two volumes, edited by Frederic, Baron de Reissenberg. In his introduction Reissenberg writes: 'Jacques du Clercq tells us that he was born in 1424, and that he was a licentiate in law and a counsellor to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in the castellany of Douai, Lille, and Orchies. It appears that he established his residence at Arras. In 1446, he married the daughter of Baldwin de la Lacherie, a gentleman who lived in Lille. We read in the fifth book of his Memoirs that his father, also named Jacques du Clercq, had married a lady of the Le Camelin family, from Compiègne. His ancestors, always attached to the counts of Flanders, had constantly served them, whether in their councils or in their armies.' The Memoires cover a period of nineteen years beginning in in 1448, ending in in 1467. It appears that the author had intended to extend the Memoirs beyond that date; no doubt illness or death prevented him from carrying out this plan. As Reissenberg writes the 'merit of this work lies in the simplicity of its narrative, in its tone of good faith, and in a certain air of frankness which naturally wins the reader’s confidence.' Du Clercq ranges from events of national and international importance, including events of the Wars of the Roses in England, to simple, everyday local events such as marriages, robberies, murders, trials and deaths, including that of his own father in Book 5; one of his last entries.
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After 17th September 1563. Alabaster MonumentAlabaster Monument to Henry Manners 2nd Earl of Rutland 1526-1563Henry Manners 2nd Earl of Rutland [deceased] and Margaret Neville Countess Rutland -1559Margaret Neville Countess Rutland at St Mary the Virgin Church, Bottesford, LeicestershireSt Mary the Virgin Church, Bottesford, Leicestershire [Map].
Monument an unusual Table TombTable Tomb with their effigies beneath surmounted by effigies of their children. The table may once have been raised in the same way as the one at St Lawrence's Church, SnarfordSt Lawrence's Church, Snarford [Map] to Thomas St Paul which may be by the same carver.
His arms showing quarterly: 1&4: Manners Augmented ArmsManners Augmented Arms. 2nd: Top Row: Ros ArmsRos Arms, Roet ArmsRoet Arms, Trusbutt [or Belvoir], Bottom Row: Todeni [Albini ancient], Daubeney ArmsDaubeney Arms, Badlesmere ArmsBadlesmere Arms. 3rd Quarterly: 1 Thomas Holland 2nd Earl Kent 1350 1397 ArmsThomas Holland 2nd Earl Kent 1350 1397 Arms, 2 Tiptoft ArmsTiptoft Arms, 3 Vaux ArmsVaux Arms 4. Powys ArmsPowys Arms aka Charlton.
Her arms. Quartered 1&4 Neville ArmsNeville Arms, 2 Thomas Holland 2nd Earl Kent 1350 1397 ArmsThomas Holland 2nd Earl Kent 1350 1397 Arms, 4 Neville Ancient Arms.
Peacock CrestPeacock in Pride ie with its feathers displayed.
Detail of their children.
Detail of the corner of the pediment on which the arms are displayed decorated with fruit and detail of one of the legs of the table.
Detail of his armour, in his right hand a prayer-book, his left hand clutching his sword.
Detail of the St George PendantSt George Pendant Pendant signifying his being a Knight of the Order of the Garter.
Detail of the UnicornUnicorn on which his feet rest and Lion on which her feet rest.
The Manners Peacock Crest.
After 1595. Elizabethan PeriodElizabethan Period monument to John Manners 4th Earl of Rutland 1551-1588John Manners 4th Earl of Rutland and Elizabeth Charlton Countess Rutland 1553-1595Elizabeth Charlton Countess Rutland [aged 42] in the Chancel of St Mary the Virgin Church, Bottesford, LeicestershireSt Mary the Virgin Church, Bottesford, Leicestershire [Map] sculpted by Gerard Johnson The Elder 1550-1611Gerard Johnson The Elder [aged 45].
Armorial above the monument showing top row: Manners Augmented ArmsManners Augmented Arms, Ros ArmsRos Arms, Roet ArmsRoet Arms, Trusbutt [or Belvoir],
2nd Row: Beauchamp ArmsBeauchamp Arms, Beaumont ArmsBeaumont Arms, Berkeley ArmsBerkeley Arms, Lisle ArmsLisle Arms
3rd Row: Unknown, Thomas Holland 2nd Earl Kent 1350 1397 ArmsThomas Holland 2nd Earl Kent 1350 1397 Arms, Tiptoft ArmsTiptoft Arms, Powys ArmsPowys Arms aka Charlton
4th Row: Badlesmere ArmsBadlesmere Arms, Vaux ArmsVaux Arms, Todeni [Albini ancient] Arms, Daubeney ArmsDaubeney Arms.
Vavasour Arms
Vavasour Arms. OrOr, a Fess Dancettéfess dancetté Sablesable. Source.
Verdun Arms
Verdun Arms. OrOr, a Fretfret Gulesgules.
Robert Devereux 2nd Earl Essex 1565 1601 Arms
Robert Devereux 2nd Earl Essex 1565 1601 Arms. 1 Devereux Arms
Devereux Arms 2 Bourchier Arms
Bourchier Arms 3 Thomas of Woodstock 1st Duke of Gloucester Arms
Thomas of Woodstock 1st Duke of Gloucester Arms 4 Bohun ArmsBohun Arms 5 Gloucester Arms 6 Mandeville ArmsMandeville Arms 7 Louvain Arms
Louvain Arms 8 Woodville Arms
Woodville Arms 9 Unknown Arms, 10 Verdun ArmsVerdun Arms 11 Marshal Arms
Marshal Arms 12 Unknown Arms 13 Ferrers Arms
Ferrers Arms 14 Kevelioc Arms
Kevelioc Arms 15 De Quincy Arms
De Quincy Arms 16 Unknown Arms.
Effigy of Robert de Vere, Earl of OxfordEffigy of Robert de Vere, Earl of Oxford. Vere Arms: Vere Arms
Vere Arms.
Note a. Funeral Monuments, p. 631.
Vernon ArmsVernon Arms. ArgentArgent, Frettyfretty Sablesable. Source.
On 24th June 1584 VernonDorothy Vernon [aged 53] died. On 4th June 1611 MannersJohn Manners [aged 57] died at Haddon Hall, DerbyshireHaddon Hall, Derbyshire [Map]. Both were buried at All Saint's Church, Bakewell, DerbyshireAll Saint's Church, Bakewell, Derbyshire [Map]. Elizabethan PeriodElizabethan Period facing each other. Complex armorial of his arms impaled with her arms.
Arms of MannersJohn Manners impaled with those of VernonDorothy Vernon.
On the left, Top Row: 1 Manners Augmented ArmsManners Augmented Arms 2 His great-grandmother RosEleanor Ros.
Second Row: 5 Beauchamp ArmsBeauchamp Arms 6 Beaumont ArmsBeaumont Arms 7 Berkeley ArmsBerkeley Arms 8 Lisle ArmsLisle Arms.
Third Row: 11 Tiptoft ArmsTiptoft Arms.
On the right the arms of VernonDorothy Vernon. Top Row: 1 Vernon ArmsVernon Arms. Her arms. Second Row: 5 Welles ArmsWelles Arms. Third Row: 9 Tailboys ArmsTailboys Arms. Fourth Row: 10 Berkeley ArmsBerkeley Arms.
VernonDorothy Vernon: In 1531 she was born to George Vernon "King of the Peak" 1508-1565George Vernon "King of the Peak" and TailboysMargaret Tailboys. Before 22nd March 1572 MannersJohn Manners and she were married. He the son of Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland 1492-1543Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland and Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland 1495-1551Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland. They were Fourth Cousin Once Removedfourth cousin once removed. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward III of England 1312-1377King Edward III of England.
MannersJohn Manners: In 1527 he was born to Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland 1492-1543Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland and Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland 1495-1551Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland.
RosEleanor Ros: Around 1449 she was born to Thomas Ros 9th Baron Ros Helmsley 1427-1464Thomas Ros 9th Baron Ros Helmsley and TiptoftPhilippa Tiptoft Baroness Ros of Helmsley. In or before 1460 MannersRobert Manners and she were married. They were Fifth Cousinfifth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward I of England 1239-1307King Edward I of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward I of England 1239-1307King Edward I of England. In 1487 RosEleanor Ros died. In 1492 George Manners 11th Baron Ros Helmsley 1470-1513George Manners 11th Baron Ros Helmsley became a ward of his uncle-in-law Thomas Lovell -1524Thomas Lovell, husband of his Rosmother's sister RosIsabel Ros as a consequence of his father MannersRobert Manners being deemed unable to administer his own affairs.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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After 1600. All Saints Church, SudburyAll Saints Church, Sudbury [Map]. Monument to VernonJohn Vernon and LytteltonMary Littleton [aged 31] carved by Richard and Gabriel Royley of Burton-upon-TrentRichard and Gabriel Royley of Burton-upon-Trent.
VernonJohn Vernon: he was born to VernonHenry Vernon and Margaret Swynnerton. In 1599 VernonJohn Vernon and LytteltonMary Littleton were married. They were Fourth Cousin Once Removedfourth cousin once removed. On 8th July 1600 VernonJohn Vernon died. He was buried at All Saints Church, SudburyAll Saints Church, Sudbury [Map].
LytteltonMary Littleton: In 1569 she was born to LytteltonEdward Littleton of Pillaton Hall and CockayneAlice Cockayne at Pillaton HallPillaton Hall. In 1582 VernonWalter Vernon and she were married. The difference in their ages was Marriage Age Gap Greater Than Twenty Years29 years. They were Fourth Cousin Once Removedfourth cousin once removed. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry IV of England 1367-1413King Henry IV of England. On 17th December 1622 LytteltonMary Littleton died.
Detail of the Dress Folds at Feetfolds at the bottom of her dress typical of the work of Richard and Gabriel Royley of Burton-upon-TrentRichard and Gabriel Royley of Burton-upon-Trent.
Detail of his armour.
Detail of the corners of the monument. Richard and Gabriel Royley of Burton-upon-TrentRichard and Gabriel Royley of Burton-upon-Trent usually have 'Candleabras', or candlesticks. These appear simpler.
Detail of the end of the monument of the Vernon ArmsVernon Arms and Unknown Arms?
Detail of the supports.
Vesci Arms
Vesci Arms. OrOr, a CrossCross Sablesable. Source.
Villiers Arms
Villiers Arms. ArgentArgent, on a Cross Gulescross gules five escallops. Source.
Child Villiers Arms
Child Villiers Arms. Quarterly 1&4 Villiers ArmsVilliers Arms and 2&3 Child Arms Gulesgules a Chevron Engrailedchevron engrailed Ermineermine between three Eagleeaglets Argentargent gorged Oror. Source.
George Villiers 1st Duke of Buckingham 1592 1628 Arms
George Villiers 1st Duke of Buckingham 1592 1628 Arms.George Villiers 1st Duke of Buckingham 1592-1628George Villiers 1st Duke of Buckingham. Top Row: 1 Villiers ArmsVilliers Arms differenced with a martlet 2 Manners Arms
Manners Arms 3 Ros ArmsRos Arms 4 Unknown 5 Unknown 6 Beauchamp ArmsBeauchamp Arms 7 Beaumont ArmsBeaumont Arms 8 Berkeley ArmsBerkeley Arms 9 Lisle ArmsLisle Arms 10 Unknown 11 Wake Arms
Wake Arms 12 Villiers ArmsVilliers Arms differenced with a martlet. Source.
Vincent Arms
Vincent Arms. AzureAzure, three quatrefoils Argentargent. Source.
George Villiers 1st Duke of Buckingham 1592 1628 ArmsGeorge Villiers 1st Duke of Buckingham 1592 1628 Arms.George Villiers 1st Duke of Buckingham 1592-1628George Villiers 1st Duke of Buckingham. Top Row: 1 Villiers ArmsVilliers Arms differenced with a martlet 2 Manners ArmsManners Arms 3 Ros ArmsRos Arms 4 Unknown 5 Unknown 6 Beauchamp ArmsBeauchamp Arms 7 Beaumont ArmsBeaumont Arms 8 Berkeley ArmsBerkeley Arms 9 Lisle ArmsLisle Arms 10 Unknown 11 Wake ArmsWake Arms 12 Villiers ArmsVilliers Arms differenced with a martlet. Source.
Waldegrave Arms
Waldegrave Arms. Per PalePer pale Argentargent and Gulesgules.
Wallop Arms
Wallop Arms. ArgentArgent a bend wavy sable. Source
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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Walmesley Arms
Walmesley Arms. GulesGules a chief Ermineermine two Hurthurts.
Walpole Arms
Walpole Arms. OrOr a Fessfess between Two Chevronstwo chevrons Sablesable three Cross Crossletcross crosslets of the field. Source.
On 27th September 1931 WalpoleRobert Walpole 5th Earl Orford [aged 77] died. Earl OrfordEarl Orford extinct. His Half Third Cousin Twice Removedhalf third cousin twice removed WalpoleRobert [aged 18] succeeded 7th Baron Walpole of WollertonBaron Walpole of Wollerton. Monument in Church of St Andrew, WickmereChurch of St Andrew, Wickmere [Map] sculpted by Esmond Burton 1886-1964Esmond Burton [aged 45]. The stone brought from St Paul's Island in the Pacific where HMS Magaera, in which the Earl of Orford served as a midshipman, was wrecked in 1871. Armorials include Walpole ArmsWalpole Arms impaled Barkham Arms
Barkham Arms. Motto fari quae sentiatfari quae sentiat. Saracen's Head CrestSaracen's Head Crest.
WalpoleRobert Walpole 5th Earl Orford: On 10th July 1854 he was born to WalpoleFrederick Walpole and WalpoleLaura Sophia Frances Walpole. On 7th December 1894 WalpoleHoratio Walpole 4th Earl Orford died. His Nephewnephew WalpoleRobert succeeded 5th Earl OrfordEarl Orford, 6th Baron Walpole of WollertonBaron Walpole of Wollerton.
WalpoleRobert Walpole 9th and 7th Baron Walpole: On 25th April 1913 he was born to WalpoleLieutenant Horatio Spencer Walpole and Dorothea Frances Montgomerie. In 1989 WalpoleRobert Walpole 9th and 7th Baron Walpole died. His son WalpoleRobert succeeded 8th Baron Walpole of WollertonBaron Walpole of Wollerton.
Warenne Arms
Warenne Arms. ChequyChequy Oror and Azureazure. Source.
Henry Howard Earl of Surrey 1516 1547 ArmsNO IMAGE. Quarterly 1 Howard Arms
Howard Arms 2 Thomas of Brotherton 1st Earl Norfolk 1300 1338 ArmsThomas of Brotherton 1st Earl Norfolk 1300 1338 Arms 3 Warenne ArmsWarenne Arms 4 Mowbray Arms
Mowbray Arms.
Watkins Arms
Watkins Arms. AzureAzure, a Fessfess vair between Three Leopard's Facesthree leopard's faces jessant-de-lys or. Source.
Watson Arms
Watson Arms. ArgentArgent, on a Chevron Engrailedchevron engrailed Azureazure between three Martletsmartlets Sablesable as many Crescents Orcrescents or. Source.
1915. St Mary's Church, SprotbroughSt Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. Chapel of St Thomas re-made in memory of Watson-CopleyCharles Watson-Copley 3rd Baronet and Georgiana Tredcroft Lady Watson-Copley by Selina Frances Watson-Copley 1856-1923Selina Frances Watson-Copley [aged 58]. Watson ArmsWatson Arms. Copley ArmsNO IMAGE.
Watson-CopleyCharles Watson-Copley 3rd Baronet: On 6th April 1828 he was born to Watson-CopleyCharles Wager Watson 2nd Baronet and Jemima Colleton Lady Watson. On 30th December 1852 Watson-CopleyCharles Wager Watson 2nd Baronet died. His son Watson-CopleyCharles succeeded 3rd Baronet Watson of Fulmer in BuckinghamshireBaronet Watson of Fulmer in Buckinghamshire. On 12th May 1854 Watson-CopleyCharles Watson-Copley 3rd Baronet and Georgiana Tredcroft Lady Watson-Copley were married at GenoaGenoa. She by marriage Baronet Watson of Fulmer in BuckinghamshireLady Watson of Fulmer in Buckinghamshire. On 6th April 1888 Watson-CopleyCharles Watson-Copley 3rd Baronet died. His Brotherbrother Watson-CopleyWager succeeded 4th Baronet Watson of Fulmer in BuckinghamshireBaronet Watson of Fulmer in Buckinghamshire.
Georgiana Tredcroft Lady Watson-Copley: Around 1827 she was born. On 27th January 1892 she died.
Welles ArmsWelles Arms. OrOr a Lion Rampant Sablelion rampant sable Armed and Languedarmed and langued Gulesgules. Source.
On 24th June 1584 VernonDorothy Vernon [aged 53] died. On 4th June 1611 MannersJohn Manners [aged 57] died at Haddon Hall, DerbyshireHaddon Hall, Derbyshire [Map]. Both were buried at All Saint's Church, Bakewell, DerbyshireAll Saint's Church, Bakewell, Derbyshire [Map]. Elizabethan PeriodElizabethan Period facing each other. Complex armorial of his arms impaled with her arms.
Arms of MannersJohn Manners impaled with those of VernonDorothy Vernon.
On the left, Top Row: 1 Manners Augmented ArmsManners Augmented Arms 2 His great-grandmother RosEleanor Ros.
Second Row: 5 Beauchamp ArmsBeauchamp Arms 6 Beaumont ArmsBeaumont Arms 7 Berkeley ArmsBerkeley Arms 8 Lisle ArmsLisle Arms.
Third Row: 11 Tiptoft ArmsTiptoft Arms.
On the right the arms of VernonDorothy Vernon. Top Row: 1 Vernon ArmsVernon Arms. Her arms. Second Row: 5 Welles ArmsWelles Arms. Third Row: 9 Tailboys ArmsTailboys Arms. Fourth Row: 10 Berkeley ArmsBerkeley Arms.
VernonDorothy Vernon: In 1531 she was born to George Vernon "King of the Peak" 1508-1565George Vernon "King of the Peak" and TailboysMargaret Tailboys. Before 22nd March 1572 MannersJohn Manners and she were married. He the son of Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland 1492-1543Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland and Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland 1495-1551Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland. They were Fourth Cousin Once Removedfourth cousin once removed. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward III of England 1312-1377King Edward III of England.
MannersJohn Manners: In 1527 he was born to Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland 1492-1543Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland and Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland 1495-1551Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland.
RosEleanor Ros: Around 1449 she was born to Thomas Ros 9th Baron Ros Helmsley 1427-1464Thomas Ros 9th Baron Ros Helmsley and TiptoftPhilippa Tiptoft Baroness Ros of Helmsley. In or before 1460 MannersRobert Manners and she were married. They were Fifth Cousinfifth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward I of England 1239-1307King Edward I of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward I of England 1239-1307King Edward I of England. In 1487 RosEleanor Ros died. In 1492 George Manners 11th Baron Ros Helmsley 1470-1513George Manners 11th Baron Ros Helmsley became a ward of his uncle-in-law Thomas Lovell -1524Thomas Lovell, husband of his Rosmother's sister RosIsabel Ros as a consequence of his father MannersRobert Manners being deemed unable to administer his own affairs.
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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Wendesley Arms
Wendesley Arms. ErmineErmine, on a Bend Gulesbend gules three Escallopescallops Argentargent. Source.
Wentworth Arms
Wentworth Arms. SableSable, a Chevron Orchevron or Three Leopard's Facesthree leopard's faces Oror. Source.
Wentworth Fitzwiliam ArmsNO IMAGE. Quartered 1&4 Fitzwilliam Arms
Fitzwilliam Arms 2&3 Wentworth ArmsWentworth Arms.
West ArmsWest Arms. ArgentArgent, a Fess Dancettéfess dancetté Sablesable. Source.
After 15th October 1828. Church of St Mary, HillingtonChurch of St Mary, Hillington [Map]. Monument to Edward West and ffolkesLucretia Georgiana ffolkes sculpted by Henry Hopper 1767-1844Henry Hopper [aged 61]. The armorial Edward West Chief Justice of Bombay 1782-1828 arms and ffolkesLucretia Georgiana ffolkes impaled. His arms quartered West ArmsWest Arms and Unknown Arms. Her arms quartered 1 ffolkes Armsffolkes Arms 2 Hovell ArmsHovell Arms 3 appears to be Browne as seen in the armorial to William Browne 4 Turner Baronets ArmsTurner Baronets Arms.
Edward West: he was born to John Balchen West. His parents died young so he was brought up by his uncle Martin ffolkes 1st Baronet 1749-1821Martin ffolkes 1st Baronet. 26th August 1822 he and ffolkesLucretia Georgiana ffolkes were married at St Marylebone ChurchSt Marylebone Church. She the daughter of his guardian and uncle Martin ffolkes 1st Baronet 1749-1821Martin ffolkes 1st Baronet. On 16th August 1828 he died at PoonahPoonah.
ffolkesLucretia Georgiana ffolkes: she was born to Martin ffolkes 1st Baronet 1749-1821Martin ffolkes 1st Baronet and Fanny Turner. On 15th October 1828 ffolkesLucretia Georgiana ffolkes Died in childbirthdied in childbirth at Bombay, IndiaBombay, India eleven days after having given birth to a posthumous son who only lived at few hours.
William Browne: In 1692 he was born. On 24th August 1717 he and Mary Greene were married.
John West 1st Earl De La Warr 1693 1766 ArmsJohn West 1st Earl De La Warr 1693 1766 Arms. Quarterly 1 West ArmsWest Arms 2 Cantilupe ArmsCantilupe Arms 3 De La Warr ArmsDe La Warr Arms 4 Sackville Original ArmsNO IMAGE.
Weston Arms
Weston Arms. ErmineErmine, on a Chief Azurechief azure five Bezantbezants.
Baron Annaly Arms
Baron Annaly Arms. ArgentArgent, on a Chevron Engrailedchevron engrailed Gulesgules, between three Roseroses of the last, a Cross Crossletcross crosslet Oror. Source.
Willoughby Arms
Willoughby Arms. OrOr Frettyfretty Azureazure. Source.
Before 1349 WilloughbyJohn Willoughby 3rd Baron Willoughby [aged 25] and UffordCecily Ufford Baroness Willoughby of Eresby [aged 21] were married. When John married Cecily he changed his arms from Willoughby ArmsWilloughby Arms to Willoughby de Eresby ArmsWilloughby de Eresby Arms. She the daughter of Robert Ufford 1st Earl Suffolk 1298-1369Robert Ufford 1st Earl Suffolk [aged 50] and Margaret Norwich Countess Suffolk [aged 62].
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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Willoughby de Eresby ArmsWilloughby de Eresby Arms. Quartered Ufford ArmsUfford Arms and Beke ArmsBeke Arms. Source.
Before 1349 WilloughbyJohn Willoughby 3rd Baron Willoughby [aged 25] and UffordCecily Ufford Baroness Willoughby of Eresby [aged 21] were married. When John married Cecily he changed his arms from Willoughby ArmsWilloughby Arms to Willoughby de Eresby ArmsWilloughby de Eresby Arms. She the daughter of Robert Ufford 1st Earl Suffolk 1298-1369Robert Ufford 1st Earl Suffolk [aged 50] and Margaret Norwich Countess Suffolk [aged 62].
Wingfield Arms
Wingfield Arms. ArgentArgent, a Bend Gulesbend gules three Wings conjoined in lurewings conjoined in lure of the field. Source.
Edmund Pole 3rd Duke of Suffolk 1471 1513 Arms
Edmund Pole 3rd Duke of Suffolk 1471 1513 Arms. Quartered 1&4 York ArmsYork Arms 2 De La Pole ArmsDe La Pole Arms 3 Wingfield ArmsWingfield Arms.
Wodehouse Arms
Wodehouse Arms. SableSable a Chevron Orchevron or between three Cinquefoilcinquefoils. Source.
Wodehouse Augmented Arms
Wodehouse Augmented Arms. Wodehouse ArmsWodehouse Arms augmented with a Chevron Orchevron or guttée de sang. The Wodehouse arms were augmented after the Battle of AgincourtBattle of Agincourt. Source.
Around 1665. John Hayls 1600-1679John Hayls [aged 65]. Portrait of Cotton of LangwadeLucy Cotton Lady Woodhouse. The armorials top left being Wodehouse Augmented ArmsWodehouse Augmented Arms impaled with armorial of Baronet Cotton of Conington in HuntingdonshireBaronet Cotton of Conington in Huntingdonshire.
Cotton of LangwadeLucy Cotton Lady Woodhouse: she was born to Thomas Cotton 2nd Baronet 1594-1662Thomas Cotton 2nd Baronet and HowardMargaret Howard. On 10th July 1634 WodehousePhilip Wodehouse 3rd Baronet and she were married. They were Fifth Cousinfifth cousins. In 1684 Cotton of LangwadeLucy Cotton Lady Woodhouse died.
Robert Devereux 2nd Earl Essex 1565 1601 ArmsRobert Devereux 2nd Earl Essex 1565 1601 Arms. 1 Devereux ArmsDevereux Arms 2 Bourchier ArmsBourchier Arms 3 Thomas of Woodstock 1st Duke of Gloucester ArmsThomas of Woodstock 1st Duke of Gloucester Arms 4 Bohun ArmsBohun Arms 5 Gloucester Arms 6 Mandeville ArmsMandeville Arms 7 Louvain ArmsLouvain Arms 8 Woodville ArmsWoodville Arms 9 Unknown Arms, 10 Verdun ArmsVerdun Arms 11 Marshal ArmsMarshal Arms 12 Unknown Arms 13 Ferrers ArmsFerrers Arms 14 Kevelioc ArmsKevelioc Arms 15 De Quincy ArmsDe Quincy Arms 16 Unknown Arms.
Around 1574 George Gower 1540-1596George Gower [aged 34]. Portrait of Anjou aka PlantagenetCharles Somerset. Armorial top left quarterly 1&4 Beaufort ArmsBeaufort Arms with a yellow band top and bottom 2 Herbert Arms
Herbert Arms 3 Woodville ArmsWoodville Arms. The attribution here possibly incorrect since Charles Somerset was born in 1587 ie before the 1574 date when painted. A possible subject is William Somerset 3rd Earl of Worcester 1526-1589William Somerset 3rd Earl of Worcester [aged 48] who has the same armoiral in another
Anjou aka PlantagenetCharles Somerset: he was appointed Knight of the BathKnight of the Bath. In 1587 he was born to Edward Somerset 4th Earl of Worcester 1550-1628Edward Somerset 4th Earl of Worcester and HastingsElizabeth Hastings Countess of Worcester. In 1665 Anjou aka PlantagenetCharles Somerset died.
Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke
Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson.
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Worsley Arms
Worsley Arms. ArgentArgent, a Chief Guleschief gules. Source.
Wotton Arms
Wotton Arms. ArgentArgent, a Saltiresaltire engrailed Sablesable. Source.
Wyndham Arms
Wyndham Arms. AzureAzure, a Chevronchevron between Three Lion's Heads Erasedthree lion's heads erased Oror.
On 10th July 1759 Catherine Blount Freeman [aged 22] died of a malignant fever. She was buried at St Andrew's Church, WimpoleSt Andrew's Church, Wimpole [Map]. Armorial Yorke Arms
Yorke Arms differenced with a Crescentcrescent to indicate son of the current holder; her husband Charles Yorke 1722-1770Charles Yorke [aged 36] with an inescutcheon of Freeman Arms quartered with unknown arms two Lions Passant Guardantlions passant guardant with a Bordure Engrailedbordure engrailed.
Stylised Sarcophagussarcophagus in white veined marble, bearing a white inscription panel; above is an Urnurn in brown marble against a grey background standing on a base of three steps around which are grouped three Puttiputti: two garlanding the Urnurn while the third stands by in dejection with reversed torch; in front of the steps is a portrait Medallionmedallion and at the base of the Sarcophagussarcophagus is an achievement of arms; signed 'James "Athenian" Stuart 1713-1788JAMES STUART [aged 46], INVT. Peter Scheemakers 1691-1781PR. SCHEEMAKERS [aged 68], SCULP. MDCCLXI'.
Catherine Blount Freeman: Around 1737 she was born to William Freeman of Hamels in Hertfordshire and Catherine Blount. On 19th May 1755 Charles Yorke 1722-1770Charles Yorke and she were married. He the son of Philip Yorke 1st Earl of Hardwicke 1690-1764Philip Yorke 1st Earl of Hardwicke and Margaret Cocks Countess Hardwicke -1761Margaret Cocks Countess Hardwicke.
Zouche ArmsZouche Arms. AzureAzure, ten Bezantbezants 4, 3, 2, 1.
On 12th March 1560. [Some sources say 25th February 1560] BlountCatherine Blount [deceased] died. On 11th August 1580 Maurice Berkeley 1506-1581Maurice Berkeley [aged 54] died. Church of St Mary, BrutonChurch of St Mary, Bruton [Map]. Elizabethan PeriodElizabethan Period recumbent effigies of himself and his Man with Two Wivestwo wives BlountCatherine Blount and Elizabeth Sands [aged 27] in an Easter sepulchre-type recess with double round arched front, CorinthianCorinthian pilasters and Strapworkstrapwork panels. RuffRuff. Panel with quartered arms 1 Berkeley ArmsBerkeley Arms 2 probably Tiptoft ArmsTiptoft Arms, possibly Wotton Arms 3 Unknown Arms 4 probably Babington ArmsBabington Arms, possibly Zouche ArmsZouche Arms differenced with a label three points, overall a CrescentCrescent.
BlountCatherine Blount: John Champernowne and she were married. Around 1518 she was born to William Blount 4th Baron Mountjoy 1478-1534William Blount 4th Baron Mountjoy and Alice Keble Baroness Mountjoy. After 1541 Maurice Berkeley 1506-1581Maurice Berkeley and she were married. They were Sixth Cousinsixth cousins. Henry Machyn's Diary 1560 MarchHenry Machyn's Diary. 12th March 1560. The xij day of Marche was bered at Church of St Mary, BrutonDyttun [Map] my Blountlade Barkeley, the wyff of ser Maurice Berkeley 1506-1581Mores Barthelay knyght, with a penon of armes and a iiij dosen of skochyons, and a harold of armes, Nicholas Narboonemaster Rychemond.
Elizabeth Sands: In 1533 she was born to Anthony Sands of Throwley in Kent. In 1562 Maurice Berkeley 1506-1581Maurice Berkeley and she were married. The difference in their ages was Marriage Age Gap Greater Than Twenty Years27 years. On 16th June 1585 she died at Berkeley HouseBerkeley House. She was buried at the St James' Church, ClerkenwellSt James' Church, Clerkenwell where a monument was constructed. Before 16th June 1685 she was appointed Lady of the BedchamberLady of the Bedchamber to Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland 1533-1603Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland.
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