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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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Yevonde Cumbers aka Madame Yevonde is in Photographers.
On 5th January 1893 Yevonde Cumbers aka Madame Yevonde was born.
1914. Yevonde Cumbers aka Madame Yevonde (age 20). Photograph of Alexandra Henrietta Louisa Haig (age 6). © National Portrait Gallery.
Alexandra Henrietta Louisa Haig: On 9th March 1907 she was born to Field Marshal Douglas Haig 1st Earl Haig and Dorothy Maud Vivian. In 1997 she died.
1914. Yevonde Cumbers aka Madame Yevonde (age 20). Photograph of Helen Venetia Duncombe Viscountess D'Abernon (age 48). © National Portrait Gallery.
Around 1925. Yevonde Cumbers aka Madame Yevonde (age 31). Photograph of Mary Borden Lady Spears (age 38). © National Portrait Gallery.
1930. Yevonde Cumbers aka Madame Yevonde (age 36). Photograph of Raine McCorquodale Countess Dartmouth and Spencer. © National Portrait Gallery.
1932. Yevonde Cumbers aka Madame Yevonde (age 38). Photograph of Margaret Whigham Duchess of Argyll (age 19). © National Portrait Gallery.
1932. Yevonde Cumbers aka Madame Yevonde (age 38). Photograph of Margaret Whigham Duchess of Argyll (age 19). © National Portrait Gallery.
1932. Yevonde Cumbers aka Madame Yevonde (age 38). Photograph of Helen Moira Eaton Lady Dashwood (age 32). © National Portrait Gallery.
Helen Moira Eaton Lady Dashwood: On 22nd September 1899 she was born. On 20th December 1922 John Lindsay Dashwood 10th Baronet and she were married. She by marriage Lady Dashwood of West Wycombe in Buckinghamshire. On 28th June 1989 she 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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1933. Yevonde Cumbers aka Madame Yevonde (age 39). Photograph of Adele Astaire (age 36), Lady Charles Cavendish (age 27). © National Portrait Gallery.
Adele Astaire: On 10th September 1896 she was born. In 1932 Charles Arthur Francis Cavendish and she were married at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire [Map]. He the son of Victor Christian William Cavendish 9th Duke Devonshire and Evelyn Emily Mary Petty-Fitzmaurice Duchess Devonshire. On 25th January 1981 she died.
1933. Yevonde Cumbers aka Madame Yevonde (age 39). Photograph of Diana Mitford (age 22). © National Portrait Gallery.
1933. Yevonde Cumbers aka Madame Yevonde (age 39). Photograph of Adele Astaire (age 36), Lady Charles Cavendish (age 27). © National Portrait Gallery.
1934. Yevonde Cumbers aka Madame Yevonde (age 40). Photograph on the cover of Tatler of Lady Milbanke (age 35) i.e. Sheila Chisholm.
1935. Yevonde Cumbers aka Madame Yevonde (age 41). Photograph of Alice Christabel Montagu-Douglas-Scott Duchess Gloucester (age 33). © National Portrait Gallery.
1935. Yevonde Cumbers aka Madame Yevonde (age 41). Photograph of Ismay Lucretia Mary Preston (age 52). © National Portrait Gallery.
Ismay Lucretia Mary Preston: On 29th October 1882 she was born to Jenico Preston 14th Viscount Gormanston. On 16th June 1906 Ninian Edward Crichton-Stuart and she were married. He the son of John Crichton-Stuart 3rd Marquis of the Isle of Bute and Gwendolen Mary Anne Fitzalan Howard Marchioness Bute. On 16th February 1975 she died.
1935. Yevonde Cumbers aka Madame Yevonde (age 41). Photograph of Helen Diana Bridgeman (age 27). © National Portrait Gallery.
1935. Yevonde Cumbers aka Madame Yevonde (age 41). Photograph of Helen Diana Bridgeman (age 27). © National Portrait Gallery.
1935. Yevonde Cumbers aka Madame Yevonde (age 41). Photograph of Mary Sibell Ashley-Cooper Baroness Alington (age 32). © National Portrait Gallery.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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1935. Yevonde Cumbers aka Madame Yevonde (age 41). Photograph of Margaret Sheila MacKellar Chisholm (age 36) as "Penthesilea, Queen of the Amazons". © The Yevonde Portrait Archive.
1935. Yevonde Cumbers aka Madame Yevonde (age 41). Photograph of Marguerite Rose Bligh aka Tangye (age 21)..
1937. Yevonde Cumbers aka Madame Yevonde (age 43). Photograph of Helen Moira Eaton Lady Dashwood (age 37). © National Portrait Gallery.
1943. Yevonde Cumbers aka Madame Yevonde (age 49). Photograph of Lavinia Mary Strutt Duchess Norfolk (age 26)..
Lavinia Mary Strutt Duchess Norfolk: In 22nd March 1916 she was born to Algernon Strutt 3rd Baron Belper and Eva Isabel Countess Rosebery. On 27th January 1937 Bernard Fitzalan 16th Duke of Norfolk and she were married. She by marriage Duchess Norfolk. She the daughter of Algernon Strutt 3rd Baron Belper and Eva Isabel Countess Rosebery. He the son of Henry Fitzalan Howard 15th Duke of Norfolk and Gwendolen Constable-Maxwell Duchess Norfolk. In 10th December 1995 Lavinia Mary Strutt Duchess Norfolk died.
On 22nd December 1975 Yevonde Cumbers aka Madame Yevonde (age 82) died.