Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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Paternal Family Tree: Thorold
In or before 1520 [his father] William Thorold and [his mother] Dorothy Leke were married.
In or before 1520 Anthony Thorold was born to [his father] William Thorold and [his mother] Dorothy Leke.
After 1520 Anthony Thorold and Margaret Sutton (age 6) were married.
In 1558 Anthony Thorold (age 38) was elected MP Grantham with the support of Henry Manners 2nd Earl of Rutland (age 31)
Around 1568 [his daughter] Winifred Thorold was born to Anthony Thorold (age 48) and [his wife] Margaret Sutton (age 54). She married 1581 George Clifton and had issue.
In 1569 [his father] William Thorold died.
In 1571 [his son] William Thorold was born to Anthony Thorold (age 51) and [his wife] Margaret Sutton (age 57). He married in or before 1587 Frances Tyrwhitt and had issue.
In 1577 [his wife] Margaret Sutton (age 63) died.
In 1581 [his son-in-law] George Clifton (age 14) and [his daughter] Winifred Thorold (age 13) were married.
In or before 1587 [his son] William Thorold (age 15) and [his daughter-in-law] Frances Tyrwhitt were married.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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Around January 1591 [his daughter] Winifred Thorold (age 23) died.
Before 26th June 1594 Anthony Thorold (age 74) and Anne Constable were married.
On 26th June 1594 Anthony Thorold (age 74) died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Marston, South Kesteven [Map].
George Babington and Anne Constable were married.
St Mary's Church, Marston, South Kesteven [Map]. Open every day. Churchwarden Mrs Barbara Barrodale telephone: 01522 826381
In south chapel, a large dresser tomb of pink and white marble with alabaster recumbent figure flanked by corinthian columns, of Sir Anthony Thorold, died June 1594. Backing onto it at east end of south aisle, another dresser tomb of stone and marble with 3 shields in medillions below and quatrefoil frieze above, of [his father] William Thorold, died 1569. Alabaster monument on south wall to Anne, Lady Hodgson (nee Thorold), died 1719, with ornate crown and apron, flanking corinthianesque pilasters and draperies.
Father: William Thorold
GrandFather: Thomas Leke of Halloughton in Nottinghamshire
Mother: Dorothy Leke