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: Arkwright
On 11th March 1852 [his father] Major William Arkwright (age 42) and [his mother] Fanny Susan Thornewill (age 19) were married. The difference in their ages was 23 years.
On 21st April 1857 William Arkwright was born to [his father] Major William Arkwright (age 47) and [his mother] Fanny Susan Thornewill (age 24). His father died three weeks later.
On 13th May 1857 [his father] Major William Arkwright (age 47) died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Sutton Scarsdale [Map].
In 1876 William Arkwright (age 18) suffered a serious hunting accident in 1876 which left him largely paralysed on one side of his body and with a metal plate in his skull.
In 1881 William Arkwright (age 23) converted to Roman Catholicism.
On 8th July 1884 William Arkwright (age 27) and Agnes Mary Somers Cocks were married. There was no issue from the marriage.
In 1890 William Arkwright (age 32) was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1902 William Arkwright (age 44) published a guide to the Pointer dog breed of which he was a noted breeder.
On 22nd February 1911 [his mother] Fanny Susan Thornewill (age 78) died. She was buried at St Mary's Church, Sutton Scarsdale [Map].
Fanny Susan Thornewill: In 1833 she was born to Edward Thornewill of Dove Cliff, Staffordshire. On 11th March 1852 Major William Arkwright and she were married. The difference in their ages was 23 years.
On 1st March 1915 Francis Arkwright (age 68) died. Sutton Scarsdale Hall, Derbyshire [Map] was inherited by his cousin William Arkwright (age 57) who
In 1919 the building firm of Haslam Ltd. bought Sutton Scarsdale Hall, Derbyshire [Map] from William Arkwright (age 61) and asset-stripped the house; this went as far as removing the roof in 1920. The Adams fireplaces which were inlaid with Blue John were stripped from the house and sent to America to a Philadelphia museum along with the ornate staircases, where they still are today. The roof was stripped of lead, the ornate ceilings which were designed by some of the finest Italian craftsmen were removed to take out the wooden joists and some of the stone was used to build houses in the Somersall and Brampton area, leaving only the shell.
In 1925 William Arkwright (age 67) died.
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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On 26th September 1940 [his former wife] Agnes Mary Somers Cocks died.
Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Arkwright
Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Arkwright
GrandFather: Captain Robert Arkwright
Father: Major William Arkwright
Great x 1 Grandfather: Stephen George Kemble of Newcastle
GrandMother: Frances Crawford
GrandFather: Edward Thornewill of Dove Cliff, Staffordshire
Mother: Fanny Susan Thornewill