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: Blackett
On 23rd February 1805 Edward Blackett 6th Baronet was born to [his father] William Blackett 5th Baronet (age 46).
On 27th October 1816 [his father] William Blackett 5th Baronet (age 57) died. His son Edward (age 11) succeeded 6th Baronet Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
On 8th December 1829 William Henry Ord (age 25) and [his future wife] Frances Vere Loraine Lady Blackett (age 29) were married at St Nicholas Church, Gosforth [Map].
In 1830 Edward Blackett 6th Baronet (age 24) and Julia Monck Lady Blackett were married. She by marriage Lady Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
On 22nd March 1831 [his son] Edward William Blackett 7th Baronet was born to Edward Blackett 6th Baronet (age 26) and [his wife] Julia Monck Lady Blackett. He married 23rd November 1871 Julia Frances Somerville Lady Blackett and had issue.
In 1833 Edward Blackett 6th Baronet (age 27) was appointed High Sheriff of Northumberland.
In or before 1851 [his wife] Julia Monck Lady Blackett died.
In 1851 Edward Blackett 6th Baronet (age 45) and Frances Vere Loraine Lady Blackett (age 50) were married. She by marriage Lady Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
On 23rd November 1871 [his son] Edward William Blackett 7th Baronet (age 40) and [his daughter-in-law] Julia Frances Somerville Lady Blackett (age 27) 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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On 28th May 1874 [his wife] Frances Vere Loraine Lady Blackett (age 73) died.
In 1875 Edward Blackett 6th Baronet (age 69) and Isabella Richardson Lady Blackett were married. She by marriage Lady Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
In or before 1880 [his wife] Isabella Richardson Lady Blackett died.
In 1880 Edward Blackett 6th Baronet (age 74) and Alethea Rianette Scott Lady Blackett were married. She by marriage Lady Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
On 23rd November 1885 Edward Blackett 6th Baronet (age 80) died. His son Edward (age 54) succeeded 7th Baronet Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland. Julia Frances Somerville Lady Blackett (age 41) by marriage Lady Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
[his daughter] Mary Elizabeth Blackett was born to Edward Blackett 6th Baronet and Julia Monck Lady Blackett. She married George Mark Leycester Egerton and had issue.
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Blackett 1st Baronet 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Edward Blackett 2nd Baronet
Great x 4 Grandfather: Michael Kirkley Merchant of Newcastle
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Kirkley
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Blackett of Newby Park
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Yorke of Gowthwaite 
Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary Yorke Lady Blackett
GrandFather: Edward Blackett 4th Baronet
Father: William Blackett 5th Baronet
Great x 1 Grandfather: Oley Douglas
GrandMother: Anne Douglas