We have dozens of lines that originate in the United Kingdom from long ago, so it's hard to know exactly whom to seek out and look for. However, on our recent travels we did note two of these individuals, Thomas Fish in Warwick, and William Longespee in Salisbury. These two towns are in the mid-southwest of England, about two hours apart from each other.
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| constantly amazed that these places are so old! |
Thomas Fish (1584-1673) is important to us because his son Nathaniel Fish is a common ancestor for me and my husband. He lived in Warwick, and was buried at St. Mary's Church. Although we didn't find his grave, we attended the Evensong service in the church and thought of his family there.
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| cemetery at St. Mary's |
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| headstone belonging to a different Thomas |
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| Evensong in St. Mary's |
My son is particularly intrigued with our twelfth-century ancestor William Longespee (illegitimate son of
Henry II), as he is featured in Cornelia Funke's young adult novel
Ghost Knight. William was poisoned with arsenic and buried in Salisbury Cathedral just eight miles from Stonehenge. Salisbury boasts Britain's tallest spire, houses the best preserved of four Magna Carta originals, and has a wonderful refectory cafe (although sadly, no copies of that novel in the gift shop).
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| effigy of William Longespee |
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| Salisbury Cathedral |
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| interior of Salisbury |
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