Eleanor Brooksby facts for kids
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Eleanor Brooksby
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A fresco of Eleanor Brooksby which resides at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Baddlesey Clinton, Warwickshire.
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| Noble family | Vaux (by birth) |
| Spouse(s) | Edward Brooksby |
| Father | William Vaux, 3rd Baron Vaux of Harrowden |
| Mother | Elizabeth Beaumont |
Eleanor Brooksby was an English noblewoman who lived in the 16th century. She was known for helping Catholics in England during a time when their religion was not fully accepted. Along with her sister Anne Vaux, Eleanor provided safe places, like Baddesley Clinton in Warwickshire and White Webbs near London, for Catholic missionaries, including Henry Garnett.
Who Was Eleanor Brooksby?
Eleanor Brooksby was the oldest daughter of William Vaux, 3rd Baron Vaux of Harrowden. Her mother was Elizabeth Beaumont. Eleanor married Edward Brokesby, who was from Sholdby, Leicester.
Supporting Her Faith
In 1605, Eleanor and her sister Anne went on a special journey to Holywell. This was a religious pilgrimage for Catholics, and it was not allowed by the authorities at the time. The sisters showed their strong faith by completing the journey without wearing shoes.
Later, some people in power thought this pilgrimage might have been connected to plans for the Gunpowder Plot. However, this was just a suspicion by the authorities.
Eleanor Brooksby's family continued to be involved in religious life. Her granddaughter, Mary Thimelby, later became a prioress, which is a leader in a convent of nuns.
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A fresco of Eleanor Brooksby which resides at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Baddlesey Clinton, Warwickshire.
