Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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Paternal Family Tree: Ridley of Park End, Northumberland
On 24th December 1884 Captain Charles Noel Ridley was born to [his father] John H Ridley (age 35) at Wellborn, Northumberland.
In 1904 [his father] John H Ridley (age 55) died.
In 1904 Captain Charles Noel Ridley (age 19) began his education at Jesus College, Cambridge University where he spent two years.
In 1906 Captain Charles Noel Ridley (age 21) was commissioned into the army in 1906 and had retired as a Lieutenant in 1914.
In September 1907 Captain Charles Noel Ridley (age 22) and Daphne Bewicke (age 20) were married.
On October 1914 Captain Charles Noel Ridley (age 29) was part of the 7th division that landed in France to join the defence of Ypres having re-joined the army at the outbreak of war.
In January 1915 Captain Charles Noel Ridley (age 30) was promoted to Captain.
On 7th October 1915 Captain Charles Noel Ridley (age 30) died at St Omer having been mortally wounded on 29 Sep 1915. He was survived by his wife [his wife] Daphne Bewicke (age 28) and their three daughters. "The History of the Northumberland (Hussars) Yeomanry, 1819 – 1919 with Supplement to 1923" Edited by Howard Pease M.A., F.S.A. Printed by Constable & Co. Ltd. London 1924. On page 114 of the volume there is the following reference: September 30th [1915] – Most unfortunately Captain C.N. Ridley was killed, and about fourteen other ranks were wounded, whilst burying about forty men just behind "Gun Trench". He was buried at Longuenesse Souvenir Cemetery, St Omer, France.
Daphne Bewicke: On 10th February 1887 she was born to Calverley Bewicke of Close House, Northumberland in Torquay, Devon. In September 1907 Captain Charles Noel Ridley and she were married. In 1918 Hall Grant Pringle and she were married in Brampton, Cumberland. On 23rd April 1947 she died in Whitby, Yorkshire.
After 7th October 1915. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Memorial and window to Captain Charles Noel Ridley (deceased)
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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Morpeth Herald 15/10/1915 carries a brief obituary: Capt. Charles Noel Ridley (deceased), of Park End, Northumberland, who went to France with the Northumberland Hussars in October, 1914, died of wounds in France on Oct. 7th.
The Scotsman 03/11/1915 reports: "Former Glenalmond Student Dies Of Wounds. Captain Charles Noel Ridley (deceased), Northumberland Hussars , who died on October 7 of wounds , was born on December 24th 1884 and obtained his commission in 1906. He was made Lieutenant in 1911, and retired in May 1914, but re-joined at the outbreak of the war, and became Temporary Captain in January 1915."
In 1918 Hall Grant Pringle and [his former wife] Daphne Bewicke (age 30) were married in Brampton, Cumberland.
On 23rd April 1947 [his former wife] Daphne Bewicke (age 60) died in Whitby, Yorkshire.
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Ridley of Park End
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Ridley of Park End
GrandFather: John Matthew Ridley
Father: John H Ridley