"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."
"Although this chronicle spans only twelve years, it remains a vital source for English history, especially the opening phase of the Wars of the Roses. The author was even an eyewitness to the Battle of St Albans in 1455. It also offers valuable insight for those studying medieval monasticism, as St Albans Abbey was one of England's leading monastic centres."
The Register of St Albans Abbey (1451–1461) records eyewitness accounts of the opening phase of the Wars of the Roses, including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, Wakefield, Towton, and the Act of Accord, concluding with the Coronation of Edward IV. The Register explains causes and consequences of the conflicts and details their effects on the abbey. The Register also preserves charters, letters, land exchanges, legatine visits, disputes, and administrative notes that illuminate daily monastic life, governance, and the challenges faced by the abbey during civil war.
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