Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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On or before 25th September 1864 Agatha Cox was born to [her father] Homersham Cox. She was baptised on 25th September 1864 at St Mary's Church Fetcham, Surrey.
On 24th February 1884 William Owen Stanley (age 81) died. Monument in the Stanley Chapel, St Cybi's Church, Holyhead [Map] sculpted by [her future husband] William Hamo Thornycroft (age 33).
Around May 1884 William Hamo Thornycroft (age 34) and Agatha Cox (age 19) were married at Tonbridge, Kent [Map]. He the son of Thomas Thornycroft (age 68) and Mary Francis (age 75).
In 1891 [her daughter] Rosalind Thornycroft was born to [her husband] William Hamo Thornycroft (age 40) and Agatha Cox (age 26). She married 1926 Arthur E Hugh Popham.
In 1891 [her husband] William Hamo Thornycroft (age 40) was living at 18 Wynnstay Gardens, Kensington [Map] with his wife Agatha Cox (age 26) with two children Oliver and Joan.
In 1901 [her husband] William Hamo Thornycroft (age 50) was living at The Chalet, Redington Road, Hampstead with his wife Agatha Cox (age 36) with two children Joan (12) and Rosalind (9).
In 1911 [her husband] William Hamo Thornycroft (age 60) was living at The Chalet, Redington Road, Hampstead with his wife Agatha Cox (age 46) with four children Oliver (25), Joan (25), Rosalind (22) and Elfrida (9).
On 18th December 1925 [her husband] William Hamo Thornycroft (age 75) died. He was buried at Wolvercote Cemetery Oxford [Map].
In 1926 [her son-in-law] Arthur E Hugh Popham (age 36) and [her daughter] Rosalind Thornycroft (age 35) were married. She the daughter of [her former husband] William Hamo Thornycroft and Agatha Cox (age 61).
In 1958 Agatha Cox (age 93) died.