Former owner of Spinney Abbey, and one who actually dwelt there, is the fourth son of Oliver Cromwell, Henry Cromwell. He lived in Spinney Abbey after his retirement from his office as Lord Deputy of Ireland at the Restoration. He was a well-respected and capable man, and having petitioned the King was allowed to continue living in peace there despite his father's fate. He owned Spinney from 1659 to his death in 1673.
Henry Cromwell was born on January 20, 1628 at Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England, and died at age 46 years old on March 23, 1674 at Spinney Abbey, Cambridgeshire, England. Henry Cromwell was buried at Wicken, Cambridgeshire, England. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Henry Cromwell.
While photography didn't exist in the 1600s, these photos and paintings give us a glimpse into the people of the 17th century.
The 1600s was a century of great change and important historical events. It was a time of growth, expansion, and new discoveries. The 1600s was a crucial period in the development of many societies ar...