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Book of Hours owned and used by St.John ancestress Margaret Beauchamp (c1409-1482), with handwritten family records annotated. c. British Library

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Letter from Lady Johanna St. John to Thomas Hardyman 2nd May C1661

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The letter which was written from Lydiard, concerns the 'Wooton' election and gives an account of the proceedings, Including Lady Johanna's gift of a maypole.

Year:: c. 1661

Author:: Lady Johanna St. John

Type:: Letter

Location:: Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre

Reference:: 3430/22

Copyright:: Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre

Last updated on:: Saturday 30th December 2023

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