Thomas Widdrington (died 1660) Cameron in a delegation to King Charles II and died at The Hague, The Netherlands of a violent fever at the age of about 20. Thomas Widdrington (died 1660) Thomas Widdrington (baptized 19 June 1640 – May 1660) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1660. Widdrington was the son of Sir Thomas Widdrington and was baptised at St. Martin's, Coney Street, York on 19 June 1640. He was educated at Wormley School, Hertfordshire. He matriculated from Christ's College, Cambridge in 1654 and was awarded an MA in 1656. In April 1660, while still a
Robert May (cook) Robert May (cook) Robert May (1588 – in or after 1664) was an English professional chef who trained in France and worked in England. He is best known for writing and publishing the 1660 cookbook "The Accomplisht Cook". It was the first major book of English recipes, and contains instructions for many soups and broths, as well as recipes for both sweet and savoury pies. May was born in Wing, Buckinghamshire to Edwarde and Joan Mayes in 1588, however he was not baptised until 2 April 1592. His father worked at Ascott Park as the chief cook to the Dormer