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The reconstitution of the royal court in 1660 brought with it the restoration of fears that had been associated with earlier Stuart courts: disorder, sexual liberty, popery and arbitrary government. This volume illustrates the ways in which court culture was informed by the heady politics of Britain between 1660 and 1685.
Sir Christopher Wray (1523-1592), Lord Chief Justice of England is considered to be the founder of the Wray dynasty. He was the son of Thomas Wray of Richmond, Yorkshire. Christopher's son, William became the first Baronet of Glentworth, the family's estate. His descendants married into the Darcy family and the Rich family who were the Earls of Warwick.
Tracing the history of Maronets of the British Isles who left no descendants.