Daily entries from the 17th century London diary "Sir Thomas
Vyner 1588-1665 who became Lord Mayor of .London was born at
North Cerney. His mother was an Eycot. Thomas Vyner was a
brother and uncle to Eycotts whose second wife was Anne Eycott
was father of Sir Thomas Lord mayor in 1653. (See Will of Thomas
Ekott 1583) He was knighted by Oliver Cromwell. Sir Tomas (b. 15
dec 1588 - d. 1665) was a goldsmith of London and Comptroller of
the Mint. He married Anne daughter of Richard Parsons, Honor,
daughter of George Humble and in 1661 Alice Bat. He had four
daughters by Ann and 2 sons with Honor. His sister Mary was wife
of Samuel Moore, goldsmith of London and his brother William
Vyner of East Coope, Warwickshire, was father of Sir Robert
Vyner (1631- 1688) who died at Windsor Castle. He was knighted
at Whitehall in 1665, made baronet in 1666. He was sheriff of
London at the time of the fire 1666. With his great wealth he
bought the crown jewels of Charles II and furnished 300 000
pounds to the Restoration Navy