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Europe, British Isles, South-East England, Surrey, Richmond [Map]
Richmond, Surrey is in Surrey.
Letters and Papers 1509. Apr 1509. Will of Henry VII (age 52):
At his manor of Richmond, Surrey [Map] March 24 Henry VII., the King makes his last will, commending his soul to the Redeemer with the words he has used since his first "years of discretion," Domine Jesu Christe, qui me ex nichilo creasti, fecisti, redemisti et predestinasti ad hoc quod sum, Tu scis quid de me facere vis, fac de me secundum voluntatem Tuam cum misericordia, trusting in the grace of His Blessed Mother in whom, after Him, has been all his (testator's) trust, by whom in all his adversities he has had special comfort, and to whom he now makes his prayer (recited), as also to all the company of Heaven and especially his "accustumed avoures" St. Michael, St. John Baptist, St. John Evangelist, St. George, St. Anthony, St. Edward, St. Vincent, St. Anne, St. Mary Magdalene and St. Barbara, to defend him at the hour of death and be intercessors for the remission of his sins and salvation of his soul.
Desires to be buried at Westminster [Map], where he was crowned, where lie buried many of his progenitors, especially his granddame Catharine wife to Henry V and daughter to Charles of France, and whereto he means shortly to translate the remains of Henry IV in the chapel [Map] which he has begun to build (giving full directions for the placing and making of his tomb and finishing of the said chapel according to the plan which he has "in picture delivered" to the prior of St. Bartholomew's beside Smithfield, master of the works for the same); and he has delivered beforehand to the abbot, &c., of Westminster, £5,000, by indenture dated Richmond, 13 April 23 Hen VII, towards the cost.
His executors shall cause 10,000 masses in honor of the Trinity, the Five Wounds, the Five Joys of Our Lady, the Nine Orders of Angels, the Patriarchs, the Twelve Apostles and All Saints (numbers to each object specified) to be said within one month after his decease, at 6d. each, making in all £250 and shall distribute 2,£000 in alms; and to ensure payment he has left 2,£250 with the abbot, &c., of West-minster, by indenture dated (blank) day of (blank) in the (blank) year of his reign.
His debts are then to be paid and reparation for wrongs made by his executors at the discretion of the following persons, by whom all complaints shall be tenderly weighed, viz, the abp of Canterbury (age 59), Richard bp of Winchester (age 61), the bps of London and Rochester (age 39), Thomas Earl of Surrey (age 66), Treasurer General, George Earl of Shrewsbury (age 41), Steward of the House, Sir Charles Somerset Lord Herbert (age 49), Chamberlain, the two Chief Justices, Mr. John Yong (age 44), Master of the Rolls, Sir Thomas Lovell, Treasurer of the House, Mr. Thomas Routhall, secretary, Sir Ric Emson (age 59), Chancellor of the Duchy, Edm. Dudley (age 47), the King's attorney at the time of his decease, and his confessor, the Provincial of the Friars Observants, and Mr. William Atwater, dean of the Chapel, or at least six of them and three of his executors.
His executors shall see that the officers of the Household and Wardrobe discharge any debts which may be due for charges of the same.
Lands to the yearly value of above 1,000 mks have been "amortised" for fulfilment of certain covenants (described) with the abbey of Westminster.
For the completion of the hospital which he has begun to build at the Savoie place beside Charingcrosse, and towards which 10,000 mks in ready money has been delivered to the dean and chapter of St. Paul's, by indenture dated (blank), his executors shall deliver any more money which may be necessary; and they shall also make (if he has not done it in his lifetime) two similar hospitals in the suburbs of York and Coventry.
Certain cathedrals, abbeys, &c., named in a schedule hereto annexed [not annexed now] have undertaken to make for him orisons, prayers and suffrages "while the world shall endure," in return for which he has made them large confirmations, licences and other grants; and he now wishes 6s. 8d. each to be delivered soon after his decease to the rulers of such cathedrals, &c., 3s. 4d. to every canon and monk, being priest, within the same and 20d. to every canon, monk, vicar and minister not being priest. His executors shall bestow 2,£000 upon the repair of the highways and bridges from Windsor to Richmond manor and thence to St. George's church beside Southwark [Map], and thence to Greenwich manor, and thence to Canterbury.
To divers lords, as well of his blood as other, and also to knights, squires and other subjects, he has, for their good service, made grants of lands, offices and annuities, which he straitly charges his son, the Prince (age 17), and other heirs to respect; as also the enfeoffments of the Duchy of Lancaster made by Parliaments of 7 and 19 Henry VII. for the fulfilment of his will.
Bequests for finishing of the church of the New College in Cambridge and the church of Westminster, for the houses of Friars Observants, for the altar within the King's grate (i.e. of his tomb), for the high altar within the King's chapel, for the image of the King to be made and set upon St. Edward's shrine, for the College of Windsor, for the monastery of Westminster, for the image of the King to be set at St. Thomas's shrine at Canterbury, and for chalices and pixes of a certain fashion to be given to all the houses of Friars and every parish church not suitably provided with such.
Bequest of a dote of 50,£000 for the marriage of Lady Mary (age 13) the King's daughter with Charles Prince of Spain (age 9), as contracted at Richmond (blank) Dec. 24 Henry VIII., or (if that fail) her marriage with any prince out of the realm by "consent of our said son the Prince, his Council and our said executors.".
Henry Machyn's Diary. 25 Jan 1554. The xxv day of January was bered master Sturley sqwyre, at Rychemond [Map], with cot armur and penon and skochyons of armes, stayffe torchys and ij whyt branchys, and mony mornars.
Note. P. 51. Funeral of master Sturley esquire. There seems to be no memorial of this gentleman remaining in connection with the history of Richmond. In August 1551, it was appointed that Mr. Sturley, captain of Berwick, should leave the Wardenship of the East Marches to the lord Evers; but that person is again mentioned as a knight, sir Nicholas Sturley, in the following October. (King Edward's Diary.)
On 20 Nov 1559 Frances Brandon Duchess of Suffolk (age 42) died at Richmond, Surrey [Map]. She was buried at Chapel of St Edmund, Westminster Abbey [Map].
In 1580 Thomas St Paul was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland (age 46) at Richmond, Surrey [Map].
On 10 Mar 1627 Elizabeth Vere Countess Derby (age 51) died at Richmond, Surrey [Map]. She was buried at Westminster Abbey [Map].
Pepy's Diary. 12 May 1662. Mr. Townsend called us up by four o'clock; and by five the three ladies, my wife and I, and Mr. Townsend, his son and daughter, were got to the barge and set out. We walked from Mortlake, Richmond to Richmond, Surrey [Map], and so to boat again. And from Teddington to Hampton Court [Map] Mr. Townsend and I walked again. And then met the ladies, and were showed the whole house by Mr. Marriott; which is indeed nobly furnished, particularly the Queen's (age 23) bed, given her by the States of Holland; a looking-glass sent by the Queen-Mother (age 52) from France, hanging in the Queen's chamber, and many brave pictures.
Evelyn's Diary. 24 Mar 1688. I went with Sir Charles Littleton (age 60) to Sheen [Map], a house and estate given him by Lord Brounker; one who was ever noted for a hard, covetous, vicious man; but for his worldly craft and skill in gaming few exceeded him. Coming to die, he bequeathed all his land, house, furniture, etc., to Sir Charles, to whom he had no manner of relation, but an ancient friendship contracted at the famous siege of Colchester, forty years before. It is a pretty place, with fine gardens, and well planted, and given to one worthy of them, Sir Charles being an honest gentleman and soldier. He is brother to Sir Henry Littleton (age 64) of Worcestershire, whose great estate he is likely to inherit, his brother being without children. They are descendants of the great lawyer of that name, and give the same arms and motto. He is married to one Mrs. Temple (age 39), formerly Maid of Honour to the late Queen (age 49), a beautiful lady, and he has many fine children, so that none envy his good fortune.
In 1746 Henry Arundell 6th Baron Arundel (age 52) died at Richmond, Surrey [Map]. His son Henry Arundell 7th Baron Arundel (age 29) succeeded 7th Baron Arundel of Wardour in Wiltshire. Mary Belling by marriage Baroness Arundel of Wardour in Wiltshire.
On 13 Aug 1803 Charles Douglas 6th Marquess Queensberry (age 26) and Caroline Scott Marchioness Queensbury (age 29) were married at Richmond, Surrey [Map]. She by marriage Marchioness Queensberry. She the daughter of Henry Scott 3rd Duke Buccleuch (age 56) and Elizabeth Montagu Duchess Buccleuch (age 60). She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
On 27 Apr 1824 William Kerr 6th Marquess Lothian (age 60) died at Richmond, Surrey [Map]. His son John Kerr 7th Marquess Lothian (age 30) succeeded 7th Marquess Lothian.
On 15 Mar 1849 James Anderson Rose (age 29) and Emily Winter Rose nee Chadwick (age 24) were married. Possibly at Richmond, Surrey [Map].
Europe, British Isles, South-East England, Surrey, Barnes Richmond
On 25 May 1601 Robert Beale (age 60) died at his home at Barnes Richmond, Surrey.
Evelyn's Diary. 14 May 1663. Dined with my Lord Mordaunt (age 36), and thence went to Barnes, to visit my excellent and ingenious friend, Abraham Cowley (age 45).
Europe, British Isles, South-East England, Surrey, St Paul's School Barnes Richmond
Around 1646 James Hayes (age 9) educated at St Paul's School Barnes Richmond, Surrey.
Europe, British Isles, South-East England, Surrey, Bushy Park Richmond
On 08 Apr 1822 Stillborn twins Fitzclarence was born to King William IV of the United Kingdom (age 56) and Queen Adelaide of England (age 29) at Bushy Park Richmond, Surrey.
Europe, British Isles, South-East England, Surrey, Richmond, Church of St Mary Magdalene
On 04 Jan 1688 Henry Brouncker 3rd Viscount Brounckner (age 61) died without issue at Sheen Priory, Richmond. He was buried in the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Richmond, Surrey. Viscount Brouckner of Lyons in Leinster extinct.
On 04 Oct 1825 John Morritt (age 23) and Mary Baillie (age 23) were married at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Richmond, Surrey.
Europe, British Isles, South-East England, Surrey, Richmond, Church of St Mary the Virgin
On 26 Oct 2000 Serena Lumley (age 99) died. She was buried at Church of St Mary the Virgin, Richmond, Surrey.
Europe, British Isles, South-East England, Surrey, Ham Richmond
Europe, British Isles, South-East England, Surrey, Ham Richmond, Ham House
Before 05 Aug 1661 Cornelius Johnson (age 67). Portrait of Thomas Hales 3rd Baronet and John Maitland 1st Duke Lauderdale (age 45). Ham House, Richmond, Surrey.
Thomas Hales 3rd Baronet: Around 1695 he was born to Thomas Hales 2nd Baronet. On 07 Jan 1748 Thomas Hales 2nd Baronet died. His son Thomas Hales 3rd Baronet succeeded 3rd Baronet Hales of Beakesbourne in Kent. On 06 Oct 1762 Thomas Hales 3rd Baronet died. His son Thomas Hales 4th Baronet succeeded 4th Baronet Hales of Beakesbourne in Kent.
On 05 Jun 1698 Elizabeth Murray Duchess Lauderdale (age 71) died at Ham House, Richmond, Surrey. She was buried at Church of St Peter Petersham, Surrey. Her son Lionel Tollemache 3rd Earl Dysart (age 49) succeeded 3rd Earl Dysart.
On 20 Feb 1799 Lionel Tollemache 5th Earl Dysart (age 64) died at Ham House, Richmond, Surrey without issue. His brother Wilbrahim Tollemache 6th Earl Dysart (age 59) succeeded 6th Earl Dysart, 7th Baronet Talmash of Helmingham in Suffolk.
On 20 Aug 1833 Charles Brudenell 1st Marquess Ailesbury (age 60) and Maria Elizabeth Tollemache Marchioness Ailesbury (age 23) were married at Ham House, Richmond, Surrey. She by marriage Marchioness Ailesbury. The difference in their ages was 36 years. He the son of Thomas Brudenell 1st Earl Ailesbury and Susanna Hoare Countess Ailesbury.
Europe, British Isles, South-East England, Surrey, Hampton Richmond
On 31 Dec 1713 Edward Proger (age 92) died. He was buried under his pew at Hampton Richmond, Surrey.
On 17 Jun 1865 Charles Fitzroy (age 73) died at Hampton Richmond, Surrey.
Europe, British Isles, South-East England, Surrey, Hampton Richmond, Hampton Court Bridge [Map]
Hampton Court Bridge [Map] is a bridge on the River Thames.
On 03 Jul 1933 Twickenham Bridge [Map], Hampton Court Bridge [Map] and Chiswick Bridge [Map] were opened by the Prince of Wales (age 39).
Europe, British Isles, South-East England, Surrey, Richmond, Mortlake
On 16 Nov 1327 Archbishop Walter Reynolds died at Mortlake, Richmond.
On 03 Aug 1537 Gregory Cromwell 1st Baron Cromwell Oakham (age 17) and Elizabeth Seymour Baroness Cromwell Oakham (age 19) were married at Mortlake, Richmond. He the son of Thomas Cromwell 1st Earl Essex (age 52) and Elizabeth Wyckes.
Pepy's Diary. 12 May 1662. Mr. Townsend called us up by four o'clock; and by five the three ladies, my wife and I, and Mr. Townsend, his son and daughter, were got to the barge and set out. We walked from Mortlake, Richmond to Richmond, Surrey [Map], and so to boat again. And from Teddington to Hampton Court [Map] Mr. Townsend and I walked again. And then met the ladies, and were showed the whole house by Mr. Marriott; which is indeed nobly furnished, particularly the Queen's (age 23) bed, given her by the States of Holland; a looking-glass sent by the Queen-Mother (age 52) from France, hanging in the Queen's chamber, and many brave pictures.
Evelyn's Diary. 05 May 1664. Went with some company a journey of pleasure on the water, in a barge, with music, and at Mortlake had a great banquet, returning late. The occasion was, Sir Robert Carr (age 27) now courting Mrs. Bennett, sister to the Secretary of State (age 46).
Pepy's Diary. 05 Aug 1666. So home, and had a good dinner, and after dinner with my wife, and Mercer, and Jane by water, all the afternoon up as high as Morclaeke with great pleasure, and a fine day, reading over the second part of "The Siege of Rhodes", with great delight. We landed and walked at Barne-elmes, and then at the Neat Houses I landed and bought a millon, [melon] and we did also land and eat and drink at Wandsworth, Surrey, and so to the Old Swan [Map], and thence walked home. It being a mighty fine cool evening, and there being come, my wife and I spent an houre in the garden, talking of our living in the country, when I shall be turned out of the office, as I fear the Parliament may find faults enough with the office to remove us all, and I am joyed to think in how good a condition I am to retire thither, and have wherewith very well to subsist. Nan, at Sir W. Pen's (age 45), lately married to one Markeham, a kinsman of Sir W. Pen's, a pretty wench she is.
On 15 Jun 1754 Thomas Pelham 1st Earl Chichester (age 26) and Anne Frankland Countess Chichester (age 19) were married at Mortlake, Richmond.
Europe, British Isles, South-East England, Surrey, Richmond Bridge [Map]
Richmond Bridge [Map] is a bridge over the River Thames opened in Sep 1777.
Europe, British Isles, South-East England, Surrey, Richmond Park
Calendar of State Papers in the Archives of Venice. 05 Aug 1531. We next went to another palace, called Richmond, where the Princess (age 15), her daughter, resides; and having asked the maggiordomo for permission to see her, he spoke to the chamberlain, and then to the governess [Margaret York Countess of Salisbury (age 57)], and they made us wait. Then after seeing the palace we returned into a hall, and having entered a spacious chamber where there were some venerable old men with whom we discoursed, the Princess came forth accompanied by a noble lady advanced in years, who is her governess, and by six maids of honour (donzelle). We kissed her hand, and she asked us how long we had been in England, and if we had seen their Majesties, her father and mother, and what we thought of the country; she then turned to her attendants, desiring them to treat us well, and withdrew into her chamber. This Princess is not very tall, has a pretty face, and is well proportioned (disposta) with a very beautiful complexion, and is 15 years old. She speaks Spanish, French, and Latin, besides her own mother-English tongue, is well grounded in Greek, and understands Italian, but does not venture to speak it. She sings excellently, and plays on several instruments, so that she combines every accomplishment. We were then taken to a sumptuous repast, after which we returned to our lodging, whither, according to the fashion of the country, the Princess sent us a present of wine and ale (which last is another beverage of theirs), and white bread. On the next day, which was the 6th, we returned to London to the house of our ambassador, where we remained two days, and then by boat went down the Thames, which is very broad, and covered with swans, and thus we got to Dover the passage port.
Diary of Edward VI. 04 Oct 1550. Removing to Richemond.
Europe, British Isles, South-East England, Surrey, White Lodge Richmond Park
On 27 Oct 1897 Princess Mary Adelaide Hanover (age 63) died at White Lodge Richmond Park, Surrey. She was buried at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle [Map].
Europe, British Isles, South-East England, Surrey, Richmond, St Mary Magdalene Church [Map]
On 14 Mar 1774 Charles Medows aka Pierrepont 1st Earl Manvers (age 36) and Anne Mills Countess Manvers (age 27) were married at St Mary Magdalene Church, Richmond [Map].
On 04 Feb 1816 Richard Fitzwilliam 7th Viscount Fitzwilliam (age 70) died unmarried. He was buried at St Mary Magdalene Church, Richmond [Map]. His brother John Fitzwilliam 8th Viscount Fitzwilliam (age 63) succeeded 8th Viscount Fitzwilliam of Mount Merrion House in Dublin.
Europe, British Isles, South-East England, Surrey, Richmond, Thirty Acre Barn [Map]
Stane Street to Chichester is a 91km Roman Road from Noviomagus Reginorum [Map] aka Chichester to London crossing the land of the Atrebates in use by 70AD. Its route took it from London Bridge [Map] along Newington Causeway [Map] past Merton Priory, Surrey [Map] to Ewell [Map], through Sutton, Surrey [Map], past the boundary of Nonsuch Palace [Map] to Thirty Acre Barn, Surrey [Map], then near to Juniper Hall Field Centre, Surrey [Map] near Mickleham, then crossing the River Mole near to Burford Bridge [Map] southwards to Dorking, Surrey [Map] (although the route here is vague) to North Holmwood, Surrey [Map], Ockley, Surrey [Map], Rowhook, Surrey [Map] after which it crossed the River Arun at Alfodean Bridge, Surrey [Map] where some of the timber piles on which the bridge was built are still present in the river bed. Thereafter the road travels broadly straight to Billingshurst [Map], Pulborough [Map] where it crosses the River Arun again, then passing the Roman Villa at Bignor [Map] before entering the East Gate [Map] at Noviomagus Reginorum aka Chichester.