On 08 Jun 626 Eanflæd Queen Consort Bernicia was baptised.

Florence of Worcester. 08 Jun 1137. The city of York [Map]. was destroyed by fire, with the principal monastery, on Friday in Whitsun-week, which fell on the 6th of the ides [the 8th] of June. Shortly afterwards the city of Rochester was also destroyed by fire.

Chronica Majora. 08 Jun 1236. In the same year, Peter de Rivaulx and Stephen Segrave (age 65), of whom we have made mention above, were received into favour by the king. In this year, too, on the eighth of June, the nobles of England assembled at Winchester in presence of the king, when the latter endeavoured, by a •warrant from tlie pope, to annul some grants which he had made to some of them before he had contracted his marriage, as though he was unable of himself, mthout the connivance of the pope, to whom, as he said, the giving of rights in the kingdom belonged. Many were astonished at this, and said that the king was endeavouring much more than became him, or was his duty, to place his kingdom in slavery, and to reduce it to its last extremity.

Wriothesley's Chronicle 1485-1509. 08 Jun 1492. The Queenes (age 26) mother (age 55)^l deceased, and the Lowers^m set upon Guylde Hall [Map].

Note l. Elizabeth Woodville (age 55), widow of Edward IV.

Note m. Towers.

Letters 1536. 08 Jun 1536. Otho. C. x. 280. B. M. Hearne's Sylloge. 149. 1083. Princess Mary (age 20) to [Henry VIII.]

Begs his daily blessing. Though she understands, to her inestimable comfort, that he has forgiven all her offences and withdrawn his displeasure long time conceived against her, her joy will not be full till she is allowed to come to his presence. Begs pardon for her continual suit and rude writing, for nature will suffer her to do no otherwise. Hopes God will preserve him and the Queen (age 27), and send them a prince. Hownsdon, 8 June.

Hol. Mutilated.

Hall's Chronicle 1536. 08 Jun 1536. The eighth day of June the King held his high court of Parliament in the which Parliament the King’s two first marriages, that is to say with the Lady Katherine, and with the lady Anne Boleyn (deceased) were both adjudged unlawfully as more at large appears in the Act in the book of statutes. See Second Succession Act 1536 28 Hen 8 c7.

On 08 Jun 1536 Bishop Robert Parfew aka Warton was elected Bishop of St Asaph.

Letters 1536. 08 Jun 1536. Poli Epist., 455. 1093. Pole to Card. Contarini.

The person whom he sent with his book to the King has returned with letters from the King to the effect that he is not displeased with what Pole has written, but as their opinions differ in many points, or rather, in everything, he desires him to return, that he may communicate with him. Cromwell writes, urging him to do so as soon as possible. Answers to this by a plain refusal, unless the King first returns to the Church. What was said about the favor in which Tunstal and "Balsoriensis Episcopus" were with the King is not true. Cromwell is the sole governor. Some good things are said about the new bride (age 27). Despairs of England. Expects to hear again from England as soon as the King knows he will not return. Venice, 8 June.

Lat.

Diary of Edward VI. 08 Jun 1550. Also the vicedam (age 28)¹ made a great souper to the duke of Somerset (age 50) and the marquis of Northampton (age 38), with divers masques and other conceites.

Note 1. The vidame of Chartres (age 28) seems to have signalised himself among the French visitors by his hospitality. On the 4th of June the council sent "a letter to the customers of London to suffer the visdame to take and lande xliij tonnes of Gascon wine for his own provision without oustome-paying." Again on the 7th Jan. 1550-1, xxv or xxvj tonne.

Diary of Edward VI. 08 Jun 1550. The gestis² of my progres wer set fourth, wich were thes(e); from Grenwich to Westmuster, from Whestmuster to Hampton court, from Hamp(ton court) to Windsore, from Wind(sor) to Guileford, from Guileford to Otland, from Otland to Richemond, etc.

Note 2. Sir John Hanmer, in commenting on a passage in Shakspere's Winter's Tale, defines the Gests as "the roll or journal of the several days and stages prefixed in the progresses of our kings: many of them being still extant in the Heralds' office," and Johnson derives the word from the French giste. The practice of prearranging the gests was maintained in the reign of James the First; and several such tables will be found by reference to the index, p. 1128, of the Progresses, &c. of that monarch. On the 10th of June, 1550, in preparation for the progress, the council issued "a warrant to sir Philip Hobie, knight, m^r of th'ordonaunce, and to his deputies, to deliver unto John Pers, clerk of the Checke, ccc livery bowes, ccc sheefs of arrows, with girdells and cases to the same, and also ccc halberds, for the furniture of ccc of the King's majesties yeomen extraordinarie to attend on his highness person during his pleasure." On the 6th September was issued "a warrant to sir Edmund Peckham for vj Cxx li. to the yomen of the garde extraordinarye for wayting this progresse, for Julie and August."

Diary of Edward VI. 08 Jun 1552. The lordes of the counsel sat at Gildhaul [Map] in London, where in the presence of a thousand peple they declared to the maire and bretherne their slouthfulnes in suffering unreasonable prices of thinges, and to craftesmen their wilfulnes etc, telling them that if apon this admonition they did not amende, I was holly determined to call in their liberties as confiscat, and to appoint officers that shold loke to them.

Diary of Caroline Girlie. 08 Jun 1552. "This monument was erected by Mrs. Girle in memory of her deceased husband, John Girle, Esquire, late of Lincoln's-Inn-Fields, London, Surgeon, who having early in life acquired an ample fortune, the just reward of superior eminence, and unremitting diligence in his profession, indulged himself in the pleasing prospect of dedicating the remainder of his days to the noblest purpose of humanity, the relief of the distresses, and infirmities, of his indigent fellow-creatures, an office which the goodness of his heart made him ever undertake with readiness, and which the skill of his hand enabled him generally to execute with success. But this pious purpose was broken off by his death, which happened July 5th, 1761, in the 59th year of his age. He married the daughter of John Slaney, of Worcestershire, by whom he left an only daughter, married to Philip Lybbe Powys, Esquire, of Hardwick, Oxon."

Diary of Caroline Girlie. 08 Jun 1552. In the burial register it states:-

Diary of Caroline Girlie. 08 Jun 1552. "John Girle, Esq., of Lincoln's-Inn-Fields, Middlesex, buried July 13, 1761." "Affidavit made according to Act Woollen."

Diary of Caroline Girlie. 08 Jun 1552. "On January 14th, 1801, Barbara, widow of John Girle, aged 86, from Henley, Oxon." His widow, therefore, survived him forty years.

Diary of Caroline Girlie. 08 Jun 1552. This was an Act of Charles II, to promote the wool industry, which ordered that every corpse should be buried entirely in woollen material, even the coffin lined with same. This Act became gradually less and less enforced, but was not actually repealed till 1815!

Diary of Anne Clifford 1616. 08 Jun 1616. Upon the 8th being Saturday Rivers and Mr Burridge were sent down into Westmoreland with letters from the Council for restoring the possession of Appleby Castle [Map] as it was at my Lady’s decease¹.

At this time my Lord (age 27) desired to have me pass my rights of the lands of Westmoreland to him and my Child, and to this end he brought my Lord (age 27) William Howard to persuade me and then my Lord (age 27) told me I should go presently to Knole, and so I was sent away upon half an hour’s warning leaving my Coz. Cecily Neville and Willoughby behind me at London and so went down alone with Kath. Buxton about 8 o'clock at night so as it was 12 before we came to Knole.

Note 1. About this time came Lady Cavendish (age 66), Sir R.Yately, Mr Watson to see me and comfort me after the loss of my Mother and persuaded me much to consent to the Agreement.

Diary of Anne Clifford 1617. 08 Jun 1617. The 8th being Whit Sunday we all went to Church, but my eyes were so blubbered with weeping that I could scarce look up, and in the afternoon we again fell out about Mathew. After supper we play’d at Burley Brake upon the Bowling Green.

Evelyn's Diary. 08 Jun 1654.. my wife (age 19) and I set out in a coach and four horses, in our way to visit relations of hers in Wiltshire, and other parts, where we resolved to spend some months. We dined at Windsor [Map], saw the Castle and Chapel of St. George, where they have laid our blessed Martyr, King Charles, in the vault just before the alter. The church and workmanship in stone is admirable. The Castle itself is large in circumference; but the rooms melancholy, and of ancient magnificence. The keep, or mount, hath, besides its incomparable prospect, a very profound well; and the terrace toward Eton, with the park, meandering Thames, and sweet meadows, yield one of the most delightful prospects. That night, we lay at Reading. Saw my Lord Craven's (age 46) house at Causam [Caversham], now in ruins, his goodly woods felling by the Rebels.

Evelyn's Diary. 04 Jun 1660. Addressing myself to the Duke (age 26), I was carried to his Majesty (age 30), when very few noblemen were with him, and kissed his hands, being very graciously received. I then returned home, to meet Sir Richard Browne (age 55), who came not till the 8th, after nineteen years exile, during all which time he kept up in his chapel the Liturgy and Offices of the Church of England, to his no small honor, and in a time when it was so low, and as many thought utterly lost, that in various controversies both with Papists and Sectaries, our divines used to argue for the visibility of the Church, from his chapel and congregation.

Pepy's Diary. 08 Jun 1665. So home to bed, with my heart at great rest and quiett, saving that the consideration of the victory is too great for me presently to comprehend¹.

Note 1. Mrs. Ady (Julia Cartwright), in her fascinating life of Henrietta, Duchess of Orléans, gives an account of the receipt of the news of the great sea-fight in Paris, and quotes a letter of Charles II to his sister, dated, "Whitehall, June 8th, 1665" The first report that reached Paris was that "the Duke of York's (age 31) ship had been blown up, and he himself had been drowned". "The shock was too much for Madame... she was seized with convulsions, and became so dangerously ill that Lord Hollis (age 65) wrote to the King (age 35), 'If things had gone ill at sea I really believe Madame would have died.'" Charles wrote: "I thanke God we have now the certayne newes of a very considerable victory over the Duch; you will see most of the particulars by the relation my Lord Hopis will shew you, though I have had as great a losse as 'tis possible in a good frinde, poore C. Barckely (deceased). It troubles me so much, as I hope you will excuse the shortnesse of this letter, haveing receaved the newes of it but two houres agoe" ("Madame", 1894, pp. 215, 216).

Pepy's Diary. 08 Jun 1665. Thence with great joy to the Cocke-pitt [Map]; where the Duke of Albemarle (age 56), like a man out of himself with content, new-told me all; and by and by comes a letter from Mr. Coventry's (age 37) own hand to him, which he never opened (which was a strange thing), but did give it me to open and read, and consider what was fit for our office to do in it, and leave the letter with Sir W. Clerke; which upon such a time and occasion was a strange piece of indifference, hardly pardonable. I copied out the letter, and did also take minutes out of Sir W. Clerke's other letters; and the sum of the newes is:

Pepy's Diary. 08 Jun 1665. By and by comes Alderman Maynell and Mr. Viner (age 34), and there my Lord Treasurer (age 58) did intreat them to furnish me with money upon my tallys, Sir Philip Warwicke (age 55) before my Lord declaring the King's changing of the hand from Mr. Povy (age 51) to me, whom he called a very sober person, and one whom the Lord Treasurer (age 58) would owne in all things that I should concern myself with them in the business of money. They did at present declare they could not part with money at present. My Lord did press them very hard, and I hope upon their considering we shall get some of them.

Pepy's Diary. 08 Jun 1667. After dinner to the office again, where busy till night, and then home and to read a little and then to bed. The news is confirmed that the Dutch are off of Harwich, Essex [Map], but had done nothing last night. The King (age 37) hath sent down my Lord of Oxford (age 40) to raise the countries there; and all the Westerne barges are taken up to make a bridge over the River, about the Hope, for horse to cross the River, if there be occasion.

Roger Whitley's Diary. 08 Jun 1690. Sonday, (Whitsonday) his Majesty (age 39) went from Peele to Chester; (Portland (age 40), Scarborough (age 40) & Warrington (age 38) in the coach with him interl); I, Bidolph & one of his servants followed the Guards, &c.( the Mayor, Aldermen met him at Boughton, the Livery & Bearers in the streete interl); he went directly to the Cathedral [Map], sate in the Bishops seate; the Bishop (age 57) attended him as Clarke of the Closet; then preached; after sermon took coach immediately at the church doore, soe to dinner at Geaton, &c. I had 2 pockets picked in the church & severall others besides myselfe; the Mayor invited me but I refused him; I, Bidolph & G.Mainwaring (age 47) dined with Streete; severall came here to us; Bellot & I went thence to visit Sir Thomas Delves (age 37), &c. I left Bellot there; went to Jacksons; there were Bidolph, Streete, G.Mainwaring (age 47), my 2 sons, Warburton, Wright, Governor (but he stayd not), Colonel Harman, another officer,&c. I and Bidolph & Roger left them past 7; came home neare 9; found Mr Offley there, he stayd all night.

Evelyn's Diary. 08 Jun 1698. I went to congratulate the marriage of Mr. Godolphin (age 19) with the Earl of Marlborough's (age 48) daughter (age 16).

Stonehenge by William Stukeley. Table XXV. The Approach to Radfyn [Map] fronting the Avenue of Stonehenge. 8 Jun 1724. A. the avenue [Map]. B. the old Kings Barrows. C. the new Kings barrows. D. Vespasians camp [Map]. E. the beginnings of the avenue.

Archaeologia Volume 33 Section XIII. Account of a Gold Torquis found in Needwood Forest in Staffordshire, in a Letter to the Viscount Mahon, President, from Sir HENRY ELLIS, K.H. Secretary. Read June 8th, 1848.

After 08 Jun 1865. St Peter's Church, Edensor [Map]. Memorial and grave of Joseph Paxton (deceased).

Joseph Paxton: Around 1785 Edensor, Chatsworth William Cavendish 6th Duke Devonshire, working with Joseph Paxton relocated Edensor, Chatsworth, possibly so that it could no longer be seen from Chatsworth House. One the east of the original village one house was left in situ being occupied by an elderly retainer Anthony Holmes. It was walled around to protect it against deer and cattle. Six houses were left in-situ although they were modified to include ornamental chimneys. The new village was provided with allotments, a small prison and a mortuary. On 03 Aug 1803 he was born at Milton Bryant, Bedfordshire. In 1827 he and Sarah Bown were married. On 08 Jun 1865 he died at Rockhills House, Sydenham. He was buried at St Peter's Church, Edensor.

Christ Church, Port Sunlight [Map] was built between 1902 and 1904, and was designed by William and Segar Owen. The church was paid for by William Lever (age 52). It was opened on 08 Jun 1904. In 1914 the Lever family vault was added as a memorial to the memory of Lady Lever (age 53).