Posts Tagged ‘Wriothesley’
Hampshire Church Treasures: 4 St Thomas a Becket
The church of St Thomas a Becket Warblington Hampshire, has a small plaque dedicated to the memory of Raffe Smalpage, chaplain to Thomas Wriothesley, a real Hampshire Church Treasure
Read MoreHampshire’s Greatest Nobleman? Thomas Wriothesley
Sir Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton (Hampshire) , was quite possibly one of Hampshire’s most noble and influential lords. He amassed a fortune in lands and property in the county. His family would thrive upon his fortunes. Whilst his name and title has disappeared how is is his life connected to the county of Hampshire.
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