Holy Trinity Priory, Aldgate
The Holy Trinity Priory, also known as Christchurch Aldgate, was a priory of Austin canons founded around 1108 by the English queen Matilda of Scotland near Aldgate in London.
A blue plaque for the Holy Trinity Priory in St James’ Passage
Matilda of Scotland, also known as Good Queen Maud, or Matilda of Blessed Memory, was Queen of England and Duchess of Normandy as the first wife of King Henry I. She acted as regent of England on several occasions during Henry's absences: in 1104, 1107, 1108, and 1111.
13th century depiction on a family tree
Depiction of Matilda's parents from the Seton Armorial, c. 1591
Cristina of Wessex, the aunt and abbess who forced Edith to wear a nun's veil.
Seal of Queen Matilda