Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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Around 1666 George Thorold 1st Baronet was born to [his father] Charles Thorold Ironmonger.
On 3rd May 1709 George Thorold 1st Baronet (age 43) was elected Alderman of Cordwainer Ward.
On 9th September 1709 George Thorold 1st Baronet (age 43) was created 1st Baronet Thorold of Harmston with a special remainder, if he had no sons, to his younger brother [his brother] Samuel Thorold 2nd Baronet (age 36).
In 1710 George Thorold 1st Baronet (age 44) was elected Sheriff of London.
In 1713 George Thorold 1st Baronet (age 47) and Elizabeth Rushout Countess Northampton were married.
In 1720 George Thorold 1st Baronet (age 54) was elected Lord Mayor of London.
On 29th October 1722 George Thorold 1st Baronet (age 56) died without suriving issue at Bloomsbury Square. His brother [his brother] Samuel (age 49) succeeded 2nd Baronet Thorold of Harmston.
After 29th October 1722. All Saints Church, Harmston [Map]. Monument to George Thorold 1st Baronet (deceased).
On 3rd July 1726 George Compton 4th Earl of Northampton (age 61) and [his former wife] Elizabeth Rushout Countess Northampton were married. She by marriage Countess of Northampton. He the son of James Compton 3rd Earl of Northampton and Mary Noel Countess Northampton.
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 15th January 1750 [his former wife] Elizabeth Rushout Countess Northampton died. She was buried in Blockley, Gloucestershire.