Jean de Waurin's Chronicle of England Volume 6 Books 3-6: The Wars of the Roses
Jean de Waurin was a French Chronicler, from the Artois region, who was born around 1400, and died around 1474. Waurin’s Chronicle of England, Volume 6, covering the period 1450 to 1471, from which we have selected and translated Chapters relating to the Wars of the Roses, provides a vivid, original, contemporary description of key events some of which he witnessed first-hand, some of which he was told by the key people involved with whom Waurin had a personal relationship.
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Eleanor "Nellie" Souray Viscountess Torrington is in Actors.
In 1880 Eleanor "Nellie" Souray Viscountess Torrington was born.
On 20th October 1889 George Stanley Byng 8th Viscount Torrington (age 48) died. His son [her future husband] George (age 3) succeeded 9th Viscount Torrington.
After 1900. Bassano Ltd. Photograph of Eleanor "Nellie" Souray Viscountess Torrington (age 20)
After 1900. Bassano Ltd. Photograph of Eleanor "Nellie" Souray Viscountess Torrington (age 20)
In 1910 George Master Byng 9th Viscount Torrington (age 23) and Eleanor "Nellie" Souray Viscountess Torrington (age 30) were married at the British Embassy in Paris. She by marriage Viscountess Torrington. They had met three days earlier.
Daily News 1910 Dec 06. TORRINGTON MARRIAGE.
The marriage of [her husband] Lord Torrington (age 24) and Miss Eleanor Souray (age 30), the actress, apparently came as a great surprise; to those 'tiresome busybodies' who always exhibit annoyance if they are not consulted in these matters by "the high contracting parties." They were married at the church of the British Embassy in Paris, and the event was a chapter in what may fairly be called a turf romance.
For some time Miss Souray had been an enthusiastic sportswoman. At Epsom she had — and as Lady Torrington still retains — a stable of about fifteen horses in training by Mr. E. G. Goby at Epsom. One of these is called Darrara. This animal she entered for one of the principal events, at the Ostend race meeting of a couple of months ago, and the owner herself went over to the Belgian resort. In the paddock she learn that the favorite for the race in which Darrara was to run was Lord Torrington's Abelard II. Her own horse stood at 19 to 1 against. Abelard II, however, was not in his top form, whereas Darrara was in the pink of condition. None the less, it was a great surprise, even to the owner, to see Darrara sweep past the favorite, and come in a comparatively easy winner.
When the owner of Abelard II. had recovered from his astonishment; he entered the paddock to find and congratulate the owner of Darrara. In a more formal way than when he first made her acquaintance, Lord Torrington was introduced to Miss Souray. They had a long talk; mainly about racing and motoring, and the following day they went out for a long motor ride together. Lord Torrington discovered his companion was a British sportswoman, and that they had many tastes in common, and lost no time in making her Viscountess Torrington. Voila tout.
Abelard II, who thus unconsciously was instrumental in bringing about the romantic match, ran in the Cambridgeshire.
The new Lady Torrington was one of the tallest actresses of the London stage. Her height, nearly approaches 6 feet. She made her first appearance about twelve years ago, and later played in "School for Scandal", "The Rivals," and "Letty" in which latter production she achieved considerable success as Hilda Gunning, Miss Violet Vanbrugh taking the same part. Then Miss Souray, who acted under her real name, took to musical comedy. In "The Girl from Kay's" and "The Blue Moon" she was an acceptable member of the cast. — The "Indian Field."
In 1921 George Master Byng 9th Viscount Torrington (age 34) and Eleanor "Nellie" Souray Viscountess Torrington (age 41) were divorced.
On 1st September 1923 [her former husband] George Master Byng 9th Viscount Torrington (age 36) and Norah Elizabeth Wood-Pottle Viscountess Torrington were married. She by marriage Viscountess Torrington.
On 8th December 1931 Eleanor "Nellie" Souray Viscountess Torrington (age 51) died.
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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On 24th April 1944 [her former husband] George Master Byng 9th Viscount Torrington (age 57) died. He was buried at Buckfast Abbey, Devon [Map]. His first cousin Arthur (age 67) succeeded 10th Viscount Torrington.