Letters. 23 Jan 1513. Henry VIII. Warrant to John Heron (age 43), treasurer of the Chamber, to deliver to Sir Gilbert Talbot (age 61), lieutenant and captain of Calais, for Sir Edward Poynings (age 54), various parcels of coins (described and valued), amounting to 10,£000 Greenwich, 23 Jan. 4 Henry VIII.

Wriothesley's Chronicle 1538. 23 Jan 1538. This yeare, the 23^th of Januarie, 1538, the Ladye Awdley (age 48), [A. D. 1538.] wife to Sir Thomas Audeley (age 50), knight, and Lord Chauncellor of England, departed this life, being Weddensday, at 3 of the clocke in the morninge, that day beginninge the last quarter of the moone, the signe beinge in Scorpio the 14^th degree.

Holinshed's Chronicle 1542. 23 Jan 1542. Before this, on the three and twentith daie of Ianuarie was the king proclamed king of Ireland, as it was enacted both by authoritie of the parlement here, and also of an other parlement holden at Dublin in Ireland, there begun the thirteenth of Iune last past, before sir Anthonie Saintleger knight, and the kings deputie there, where as till that time the kings of England were onlie intituled lords of Ireland. In the beginning of March died sir Arthur Plantagenet vicount Lisle, bastard sonne to Edward the fourth, in the towre of London vnattainted, when he should haue béene deliuered and set at libertie.

Wriothesley's Chronicle 1551. 23 Jan 1552. Saterday, the 23 of January, beinge the first day of Hilary Tearme, and allso the first day of the Session of the Parliament at Westminster, Doctor Goodricke, Bishopp of Ely and custos of the Kinges great seale of England, was sworne in the Chauncery Lord Chauncellor of England, the Lord Treasurer of England giuinge him his oath.

Diary of Anne Clifford 1617. 23 Jan 1617. Upon the 23rd my Lord (age 27) went up betimes to London again. The same day the Child put on her red baize coats.

Diary of Anne Clifford 1619. 23 Jan 1619. The 23rd I came from London to Knole in a litter, the Child riding all the way in her coach, I went through the City and over the bridge, but she crossed the water. We found my Lord (age 29) at Knole, who had stayed there all this time since his coming from London.

Pepy's Diary. 23 Jan 1660. Monday. In the morning called out to carry £20 to Mr Downing (age 35), which I did and came back, and finding Mr. Pierce, the surgeon, I took him to the Axe and gave him his morning draft. Thence to my office and there did nothing but make up my balance. Came home and found my wife dressing of the girl's head, by which she was made to look very pretty. I went out and paid Wilkinson [Note. Landlord of the Crown Tavern] what I did owe him, and brought a piece of beef home for dinner. Thence I went out and paid Waters [Note. Landlord of The Sun, King Street], the vintner, and went to see Mrs. Jem, where I found my Lady Wright, but Scott was so drunk that he could not be seen. Here I staid and made up Mrs. Ann's bills, and played a game or two at cards, and thence to Westminster Hall [Map], it being very dark. I paid Mrs. Michell, my bookseller, and back to Whitehall, and in the garden, going through to the Stone Gallery [Note. The Stone Gallery was a long passage between the Privy Garden and the river. It led from the Bowling Green to the Court of the Palace] I fell into a ditch, it being very dark. At the Clerk's chamber I met with Simons and Luellin, and went with them to Mr. Mount's chamber at the Cock Pit [Map], where we had some rare pot venison, and ale to abundance till almost twelve at night, and after a song round we went home. This day the Parliament sat late, and resolved of the declaration to be printed for the people's satisfaction, promising them a great many good things.

Pepy's Diary. 23 Jan 1663. Thence to Mr. Grant (age 42), to bid him come for money for Mr. Barlow, and he and I to a coffee-house, where Sir J. Cutler (age 60)¹ was; and in discourse, among other things, he did fully make it out that the trade of England is as great as ever it was, only in more hands; and that of all trades there is a greater number than ever there was, by reason of men taking more 'prentices, because of their having more money than heretofore. His discourse was well worth hearing.

Note 1. Citizen and grocer of London; most severely handled by Pope. Two statues were erected to his memory-one in the College of Physicians, and the other in the Grocers' Hall. They were erected and one removed (that in the College of Physicians) before Pope stigmatized "sage Cutler". Pope says that Sir John Cutler (age 60) had an only daughter; in fact, he had two: one married to Lord Radnor; the other, mentioned afterwards by Pepys, the wife of Sir William Portman. B.

Pepy's Diary. 23 Jan 1667. Up, and with Sir W. Batten (age 66) and Sir W. Pen (age 45) to White Hall, and there to the Duke of York (age 33), and did our usual business. Having done there, I to St. James's, to see the organ Mrs. Turner (age 44) told me of the other night, of my late Lord Aubigney's; and I took my Lord Bruncker (age 47) with me, he being acquainted with my present Lord Almoner, Mr. Howard (age 38), brother to the Duke of Norfolke (age 38); so he and I thither and did see the organ, but I do not like it, it being but a bauble, with a virginal! joining to it: so I shall not meddle with it.

Pepy's Diary. 23 Jan 1669. So to the office, where all the morning till noon, when word brought me to the Board that my Lord Sandwich (age 43) was come; so I presently rose, leaving the Board ready to rise, and there I found my Lord Sandwich (age 43), Peterborough, and Sir Charles Harbord (age 29); and presently after them comes my Lord Hinchingbrooke (age 21), Mr. Sidney (age 18), and Sir William Godolphin (age 33). And after greeting them, and some time spent in talk, dinner was brought up, one dish after another, but a dish at a time, but all so good; but, above all things, the variety of wines, and excellent of their kind, I had for them, and all in so good order, that they were mightily pleased, and myself full of content at it: and indeed it was, of a dinner of about six or eight dishes, as noble as any man need to have, I think; at least, all was done in the noblest manner that ever I had any, and I have rarely seen in my life better anywhere else, even at the Court.

Evelyn's Diary. 23 Jan 1672. To London, in order to Sir Richard Browne (age 67), my father-in-law, resigning his place as Clerk of the Council to Joseph Williamson (age 38), Esq, who was admitted, and was knighted. This place his Majesty (age 41) had promised to give me many years before; but, upon consideration of the renewal of our lease and other reasons, I chose to part with it to Sir Joseph (age 38), who gave us and the rest of his brother clerks a handsome supper at his house; and, after supper, a concert of music.

Evelyn's Diary. 23 Jan 1678. Dined with the Duke of Norfolk (age 49), being the first time I had seen him since the death of his elder brother, who died at Padua in Italy, where he had resided above thirty years. The Duke (age 49) had now newly declared his marriage to his concubine (age 35), whom he promised me he never would marry. I went with him to see the Duke of Buckingham (age 49), thence to my Lord Sunderland (age 36), now Secretary of State, to show him that rare piece of Vosterman's (son of old Vosterman), which was a view, or landscape of my Lord's palace, etc., at Althorpe [Map] in Northamptonshire.

Evelyn's Diary. 23 Jan 1683. Sir Francis North (age 45), son to the Lord North, and Lord Chief Justice, being made Lord Keeper on the death of the Earl of Nottingham, the Lord Chancellor, I went to congratulate him. He is a most knowing, learned, and ingenious man, and, besides being an excellent person, of an ingenious and sweet disposition, very skillful in music, painting, the new philosophy, and politer studies.

Evelyn's Diary. 23 Jan 1686. I din'd at my Lady Arlington's (age 52), groome of the stole to the Queene Dowager (age 47), at Somerset House [Map], where din'd the Countesses of Devonshire (age 40), Dover (age 76), &c. in all 11 ladys of quality, no man but myselfe being there.

Roger Whitley's Diary. 23 Jan 1690. Thursday, went to Parliment; dined (or supt) past 5, at the Castle in Holborne with 2 Mainwarings then came Minshall, my sonne (age 39), Dashwood, Thomas, Lewes, Monteage &c; parted past 9.

Calendars. 23 Jan 1693. Whitehall. Proceedings upon the petition of Richard Munslow of Worcester, broad-cloth weaver, who served King Charles II. in Flanders, under Capt. Manwaring, in 1677 and 1678. Now being deaf, prays for an almsman's place in Worcester Cathedral. Granted on the first vacancy. [Ibid., p. 440.]

Calendars. 23 Jan 1693. Whitehall. Proceedings upon the petition of Marshal Smith and Thomas Puckle of London, gentlemen, who pray for letters patent for their new invention of a "composition with wood to run liquid into moulds, which being perfected, equals for use, etc., any solid wood, answering the ends of carvings, fit for beautifying of rooms and other buildings." Referred to the Attorney or Solicitor General. [Ibid., p. 441.]

Calendars. 23 Jan 1693. Whitehall. The same to the principal officers of the Ordnance. I have received your letter of the 18th inst. and have spoken to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty about what you propose concerning the powder and shot, etc. designed for Tripoli, who seem to be of opinion that Portsmouth will be the most proper place for embarking it. But you will best be able to inform yourselves what is to be done therein, both as to time and place and circumstances for putting on board these stores, by speaking with those who have received the King's directions in this matter. [Ibid.]

Calendars. 23 Jan 1693. Whitehall. Warrant addressed to George Collins, messenger, to apprehend Garret Barry-for coming from France to England without a pass. [H.0O. Warrant Book 6, p. 477.]

Calendars. 23 Jan 1693. Whitehall. Warrant for a licence to be given to John Taylor, of London, merchant, for him, his agents and workmen to fell and cut down trees growing in the territory of Massachusetts Bay, in New Kingland. [Ibid., p. 478.]

Calendars. 23 Jan 1693. Whitehall. Passes for Mr. Lawrence D'Arreche to go to Harwich and Holland; for Mr. Van Teilingen and his wife, and Mr. Peter Van Lier, his cousin, ditto [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 471]; for John Johnson Croon, Jurian Wolkerts, Peter Verbrugge, Jasper Pool, Frans Henry Visscher, Jasper Arytz, six Dutch seamen, ditto; for Raphael Bandon, ditto; for John Colonia, ditto; and for Mr. Matthew Michels and Mr. Peter Hunter, ditto [Ibid., p. 473].

Calendars. 23 Jan 1693. Kensington. Licence to Rowland Gwynn, esq., high sheriff of Carmarthen, to dwell out of the county during his term of office. [H.O. King's Letter Book 1, p. 45.]

Calendars. 23 Jan 1693. Warrant addressed to Sir Henry Goodrick and the rest of the principal officers of the Ordnance, directing powder, shot, etc. to be sent to Cork and Kinsale on board such vessel as shall be provided by the Commissioners of Transport and consigned to Henry, Viscount Sydney. [H.O. Military Entry Book 2, p. 322.]

Calendars. 23 Jan 1693. Whitehall. The same to Mr. Elphick, bailiff of Seaford. I have seen your letter of the 16th inst. to Mr. Warre; as to Crossinham, who is mentioned in it, if there be no crime or offence with which you can charge him, I think you may do well in setting him at liberty. [Ibid., p. 611.]

Calendars. 23 Jan 1693. Whitehall. The Earl of Nottingham to Sir Charles Hedges. Herewith I send you some papers, which I received from Count Oxenstiern, which relate to some Swedish ships, that you may examine them and report the case of those ships with your opinion upon them. The King wishes you to dispatch the cases depending before you, concerning the Danish ships, as soon as possible. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 2, p. 610.]

Calendars. 23 Jan 1693. Whitehall. Proceedings upon the petition of Richard Wilks, aged 65, who served Charles II. at sea where he was wounded; has a wife and five children. Prays for an almsman's place at Christ Church in Oxford. Granted on the first vacancy. [S.P. Dom. Petition Entry Book 1, p. 438.]

On 23 Jan 1727 William Talbot 1st Earl Talbot (age 16) was educated at Exeter College, Oxford University.

After 23 Jan 1760. Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map]. Monument to William Barnesley of Eardisley Park (deceased) and his wife Elizabeth Price (age 53).

Elizabeth Price: In 1707 she was born to Walter Price of Kaevenblane. On 26 Aug 1723 William Barnesley of Eardisley Park and she were married at the Fleet Prison. There was no issue from the marriage. On 08 Apr 1773 she died. She was buried at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley

Travels through the middle settlements in North America Introduction. Expedients may still be found, it is to be hoped however, to conciliate the present unhappy differences, and restore harmony again between Great Britain and her colonies; but whatever measures may be adopted by parliament, it is the duty and interest of America to submit. - But it is impertinent to enter any farther into the discussion of a subject, which is at this time under the deliberation of the supreme council of the nation. I will, therefore, conclude with a sincere prayer, that whatever measures may be adopted, they may be different in their issue, from what the fears of men generally lead them to preconceive; and that, if they be coercive ones, they may be inforced, which, I am persuaded, is practicable, without the effusion of blood: if lenient ones, which are preferable, and which I think equally practicable, conceded without any loss or diminution of the dignity or interest of this kingdom.

Greenwich, Jan. 23d, 1775.

Before 23 Jan 1810 John Hoppner (age 51). Portrait of Jacob Pleydell-Bouverie 2nd Earl Radnor (age 59).

Before 23 Jan 1810 John Hoppner (age 51). Portrait of George Richard St John 4th Viscount St John.

Before 23 Jan 1810 John Hoppner (age 51). Portrait of John Eliot 1st Earl St Germans (age 48).

Before 23 Jan 1810 John Hoppner (age 51). Portrait of Jane Georgiana Fauquier Baroness Vernon (age 62). A full-length portrait, of a woman standing, facing, head turned to the left, gazing to the left, her powdered hair tied with a pale-blue ribbon, and wearing a white muslin dress with yellow overdress and black lace shawl, pale blue waist ribbon tied with a bow, standing in a grove of trees, with a distant view of the sky to the left. A fearsome character according to Horace Walpole.

Jane Georgiana Fauquier Baroness Vernon: Around 1748 she was born to William Fauquier. On 25 May 1786 George Venables-Vernon 2nd Baron Vernon and she were married. She by marriage Baroness Vernon of Kinderton in Cheshire. On 31 May 1823 she died.

Before 23 Jan 1810 John Hoppner (age 51). Portrait of Jane Huck Saunders Countess of Westmoreland (age 27) as Hebe.

Jane Huck Saunders Countess of Westmoreland: In 1783 she was born to Richard Huck Saunders. In 1800 John Fane 10th Earl of Westmoreland and she were married. The difference in their ages was 23 years. He the son of John Fane 9th Earl of Westmoreland and Augusta Bertie. On 26 Mar 1857 she died at Brympton d'Evercy, Somerset.

Before 23 Jan 1810 John Hoppner (age 51). Portrait of Thomas Maitland (age 49).

Thomas Maitland: On 10 Mar 1760 he was born to John Maitland 7th Earl Lauderdale and Mary Turner Lombe Countess Launderdale. On 17 Jan 1824 Thomas Maitland died of apoplexy.

Before 23 Jan 1810 John Hoppner (age 51). Portrait of Jacob Pleydell-Bouverie 2nd Earl Radnor (age 59).

Before 23 Jan 1810 John Hoppner (age 51). Portrait of Elizabeth Grey.

Elizabeth Grey: she was born to Charles Grey 1st Earl Grey and Elizabeth Grey Countess Grey. On 26 Dec 1787 Samuel Charles Whitbread and she were married. See Marriage of Two Sets of Siblings. She the daughter of Charles Grey 1st Earl Grey and Elizabeth Grey Countess Grey. On 18 Jun 1795 George Grey 1st Baronet and Mary Whitbread Lady Grey were married. Her brother Samuel had married her husband George's sister Elizabeth six years earlier. See Marriage of Two Sets of Siblings. He the son of Charles Grey 1st Earl Grey and Elizabeth Grey Countess Grey. On 28 Nov 1846 Elizabeth Grey died.

Before 23 Jan 1810 John Hoppner (age 51). Portrait of Francis Rawdon-Hastings 1st Marquess Hastings (age 55).

Before 23 Jan 1810 John Hoppner (age 51). Portrait of Arabella Diana Cope 3rd Duchess Dorset (age 41).

Arabella Diana Cope 3rd Duchess Dorset: In 1769 she was born to Charles Cope 2nd Baronet and Catherine Bisshopp Countess Liverpool. In 1790 John Frederick Sackville 3rd Duke Dorset and she were married. She by marriage Duchess Dorset, 9th Countess Dorset. The difference in their ages was 23 years. She the daughter of Charles Cope 2nd Baronet and Catherine Bisshopp Countess Liverpool. On 07 Apr 1801 Charles Whitworth 1st Earl Whitworth and she were married. She the daughter of Charles Cope 2nd Baronet and Catherine Bisshopp Countess Liverpool. In 1825 Arabella Diana Cope 3rd Duchess Dorset died.

Before 23 Jan 1810 John Hoppner (age 51) (attributed). Portrait of Archbishop Charles Manners-Sutton (age 54).

Before 23 Jan 1810 John Hoppner (age 51). Portrait of Henry Augustus Dillon Lee 13th Viscount Dillon (age 32).

Henry Augustus Dillon Lee 13th Viscount Dillon: On 28 Oct 1777 he was born to Charles Dillon Lee 12th Viscount Dillon and Henrietta Maria Phipps at Brussels. He a great x 3 grandson of King James II of England Scotland and Ireland. On 09 Nov 1813 Charles Dillon Lee 12th Viscount Dillon died. His son Henry Augustus Dillon Lee 13th Viscount Dillon succeeded 13th Viscount Dillon of Costello Gallen in Mayo.

After the death of John Hoppner (age 51) on 23 Jan 1810 William Owen (age 41) became portrait painter to the Prince of Wales (age 47).

The Diary of George Price Boyce 1852. 23 Jan 1851. Aug. Mordan is lodging at a doctor's of the name of Girtin, son of poor Girtin the water-colour painter, and companion of Turner. He has promised to get me to see his drawings if he has any of his father's. Copying Turner's 'Liber Studiorum.'

Time Team Series 1 Episode 2: On the Edge of an Empire was filmed between 03 Sep 1993 and 05 Sep 1993. It was originally shown on 23 Jan 1994.

Location: Ribchester Roman Fort, Lancashire [Map].

Category: Time Team Roman and Iron Age.

Time Team:

Tony Robinson (age 47), Presenter

Mick Aston (age 47), Bristol University Landscape Archaeologist

Carenza Lewis (age 30), Royal Commission on Historic Monuments

Phil Harding (age 43), Wessex Archaeological Trust Field Archaeologist

Robin Bush (age 50), Archivist

Victor Ambrus (age 58), Historical Illustrator

John Gator, Chris Gaffney, Geophysics

Adrian Olivier, Lancaster University Archaeology Unit

Ermine Street Guard

Techniques: Excavation, Resistivity, Magnetometry

Sources: Publius (or Flavius) Vegetius Renatus' "De re militari"

Historical Figures: Brigantes, Queen Cartimandua, King Caractacus of the Silures, King Venutius of the Brigantes, Vellocatus.

Events:

Outcomes: Broken Roman Quern, Decorated Samian Ware, Punic Ditch, plans of Wooden and Stone Forts, location of bathhouse.

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