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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Church of St Leonard, Wortley is in Wortley, Churches in West Yorkshire.
Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map].
1778. Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map]. Memorial to Edward Wortley-Montagu placed by his daughter Mary Wortley-Montagu Countess Bute [aged 59].
After 6th November 1794. Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map]. Memorial to Mary Wortley-Montagu Countess Bute [deceased].
After 14th January 1797. Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map]. Memorial to John Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie [deceased] placed by his parents James Archibald Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie [aged 49] and Margaret Cunynghame [aged 51].
John Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie: On 8th April 1773 he was born to James Archibald Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie and Margaret Cunynghame. On 14th January 1797 John Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie died.
On 13th January 1808 Margaret Cunynghame [aged 62] died. She was buried at the Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map]. Memorial sculpted by John Flaxman [aged 52].
Margaret Cunynghame: On 13th December 1745 she was born to David Cunynghame 3rd Baronet. On 8th June 1767 James Archibald Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie and she were married. He the son of John Stuart 3rd Earl Bute and Mary Wortley-Montagu Countess Bute.
On 19th December 1845 James Archibald Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 1st Baron Wharncliffe [aged 69] died. He was buried at the Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map].His son John [aged 44] succeeded 2nd Baron Wharncliffe of Wortley in Yorkshire. Georgiana Elizabeth Ryder Baroness Wharncliffe [aged 41] by marriage Baroness Wharncliffe of Wortley in Yorkshire.
On 22nd October 1855 John Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 2nd Baron Wharncliffe [aged 54] died. He was buried at the Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map].His son Edward [aged 27] succeeded 3rd Baron Wharncliffe of Wortley in Yorkshire.
On 23rd April 1856 Elizabeth Caroline Mary Crichton Baroness Wharncliffe [aged 78] died. She was buried at the Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map].
On 27th November 1870 James Frederick Henry Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie [aged 37] died. He was buried at the Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map].
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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After 1884. Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map]. Memorials to members of the Wortley family buried in the church: James Archibald Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 1st Baron Wharncliffe, Elizabeth Caroline Mary Crichton Baroness Wharncliffe, John Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 2nd Baron Wharncliffe, Georgiana Elizabeth Ryder Baroness Wharncliffe [aged 79] and James Frederick Henry Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie.
Elizabeth Caroline Mary Crichton Baroness Wharncliffe: In 1778 she was born to John Crichton 1st Earl Erne and Mary Caroline Hervey Countess Erne. On 30th March 1799 James Archibald Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 1st Baron Wharncliffe and she were married. She the daughter of John Crichton 1st Earl Erne and Mary Caroline Hervey Countess Erne. They were fifth cousin once removed. On 23rd April 1856 she died. She was buried at the Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map].
Georgiana Elizabeth Ryder Baroness Wharncliffe: On 16th April 1804 she was born to Dudley Ryder 1st Earl of Harrowby and Susanna Leveson-Gower Countess Harrowby Lincolnshire. In 1825 John Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 2nd Baron Wharncliffe and she were married. She the daughter of Dudley Ryder 1st Earl of Harrowby and Susanna Leveson-Gower Countess Harrowby Lincolnshire. They were third cousin once removed. On 19th December 1845 James Archibald Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 1st Baron Wharncliffe died. He was buried at the Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map].His son John succeeded 2nd Baron Wharncliffe of Wortley in Yorkshire. She by marriage Baroness Wharncliffe of Wortley in Yorkshire. On 22nd August 1884 Georgiana Elizabeth Ryder Baroness Wharncliffe died. She was buried at the Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map].
James Frederick Henry Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie: On 16th January 1833 he was born to John Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 2nd Baron Wharncliffe and Georgiana Elizabeth Ryder Baroness Wharncliffe. On 27th November 1870 James Frederick Henry Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie died. He was buried at the Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map].
On 22nd August 1884 Georgiana Elizabeth Ryder Baroness Wharncliffe [aged 80] died. She was buried at the Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map].
After 1893. Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map]. Memorial to Francis Dudley Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie [aged 63] and Maria Elizabeth Martin.
Francis Dudley Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie: On 23rd July 1829 he was born to John Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 2nd Baron Wharncliffe and Georgiana Elizabeth Ryder Baroness Wharncliffe. On 28th August 1855 Francis Dudley Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie and Maria Elizabeth Martin were married. On 21st October 1893 Francis Dudley Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie died.
Maria Elizabeth Martin: On 5th November 1832 she was born to William Bennet Martin of Worsborough Hall in Yorkshire. On 26th September 1891 she died.
After 6th October 1894. Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map]. Memorial to George Montagu Stuart-Wortley [deceased].
George Montagu Stuart-Wortley: On 25th May 1889 he was born to Francis Montagu Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 2nd Earl of Wharncliffe and Ellen Gallwey Countess of Wharncliffe. On 6th October 1894 George Montagu Stuart-Wortley died.
After 1919. Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map]. Memorials to those who died in WWI in the Lych Gate,
After 1926. Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map]. Memorial to Francis Montagu Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 2nd Earl of Wharncliffe [aged 69] and Ellen Gallwey Countess of Wharncliffe.
Francis Montagu Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 2nd Earl of Wharncliffe: On 9th June 1856 he was born to Francis Dudley Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie and Maria Elizabeth Martin. On 17th August 1886 Francis Montagu Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 2nd Earl of Wharncliffe and Ellen Gallwey Countess of Wharncliffe were married. On 13th May 1899 Edward Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 1st Earl Wharncliffe died without issue. His nephew Francis succeeded 2nd Earl Wharncliffe, 4th Baron Wharncliffe of Wortley in Yorkshire. Ellen Gallwey Countess of Wharncliffe by marriage Countess Wharncliffe. On 8th May 1926 Francis Montagu Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 2nd Earl of Wharncliffe died. His son Archibald succeeded 3rd Earl Wharncliffe, 5th Baron Wharncliffe of Wortley in Yorkshire.
Ellen Gallwey Countess of Wharncliffe: On 17th March 1863 she was born to Lieutenant-General Thomas Gallwey and Alicia Dorinda Le Fanu Macdougall. On 12th March 1922 she died.
After 1979. Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map]. Memorial to Archibald Montagu Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 3rd Earl of Wharncliffe and Maud Lillian Elfreda Mary Wentworth-Fitzwilliam [deceased].
Archibald Montagu Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 3rd Earl of Wharncliffe: On 17th April 1892 he was born to Francis Montagu Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 2nd Earl of Wharncliffe and Ellen Gallwey Countess of Wharncliffe. On 24th March 1918 Archibald Montagu Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 3rd Earl of Wharncliffe and Maud Lillian Elfreda Mary Wentworth-Fitzwilliam were married. She the daughter of William Charles de Meuron "Billy" Wentworth-Fitzwilliam 7th and 5th Earl Fitzwilliam and Maud Frederica Elizabeth Dundas Countess Fitzwilliam. He the son of Francis Montagu Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 2nd Earl of Wharncliffe and Ellen Gallwey Countess of Wharncliffe. They were half fourth cousin twice removed. On 16th May 1953 Archibald Montagu Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 3rd Earl of Wharncliffe died. His son Alan succeeded 4th Earl Wharncliffe, 6th Baron Wharncliffe of Wortley in Yorkshire.
Maud Lillian Elfreda Mary Wentworth-Fitzwilliam: On 19th August 1898 she was born to William Charles de Meuron "Billy" Wentworth-Fitzwilliam 7th and 5th Earl Fitzwilliam and Maud Frederica Elizabeth Dundas Countess Fitzwilliam. In 1979 Maud Lillian Elfreda Mary Wentworth-Fitzwilliam died.
After 8th March 1981. Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map]. Memorial to Joanna Montagu-Stuart-Wortley [deceased].
Joanna Montagu-Stuart-Wortley: On 15th July 1959 she was born to Alan Montagu Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 4th Earl of Wharncliffe and Aline Margaret Bruce Countesss Wharncliffe. On 8th March 1981 Joanna Montagu-Stuart-Wortley died in a car accident.
On 3rd June 1987 Alan Montagu Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 4th Earl of Wharncliffe [aged 52] died at Wharncliffe House, Wortley. He was buried at the Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map]. His second cousin once removed Richard [aged 34] succeeded 5th Earl Wharncliffe, 7th Baron Wharncliffe of Wortley in Yorkshire.
After 2001. Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map]. Memorial to Alan Montagu Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 4th Earl of Wharncliffe and Aline Margaret Bruce Countesss Wharncliffe [aged 63].
Alan Montagu Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 4th Earl of Wharncliffe: On 23rd March 1935 he was born to Archibald Montagu Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 3rd Earl of Wharncliffe and Maud Lillian Elfreda Mary Wentworth-Fitzwilliam. On 25th July 1957 Alan Montagu Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 4th Earl of Wharncliffe and Aline Margaret Bruce Countesss Wharncliffe were married. She by marriage Countess Wharncliffe. He the son of Archibald Montagu Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 3rd Earl of Wharncliffe and Maud Lillian Elfreda Mary Wentworth-Fitzwilliam. On 3rd June 1987 Alan Montagu Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 4th Earl of Wharncliffe died at Wharncliffe House, Wortley. He was buried at the Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map]. His second cousin once removed Richard succeeded 5th Earl Wharncliffe, 7th Baron Wharncliffe of Wortley in Yorkshire.
Aline Margaret Bruce Countesss Wharncliffe: On 10th May 1937 she was born to Robert Fernie Dunlop Bruce. On 17th October 2001 she died.