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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Skipton is in West Yorkshire.
See: Barden Bridge, West Yorkshire [Map], Holy Trinity Church Skipton [Map], Howgill, West Yorkshire [Map], Skipton Castle [Map], The Strid, West Yorkshire.
Around 1120 Richard Fitzeustace 5th Baron of Halton was born to Eustace Fitzjohn 4th Baron Halton [aged 32] and Agnes Fitznigel at Skipton [Map]. He married before 1163 Albreda Lissours and had issue.
Around 1461 Elizabeth Clifford was born to John "Butcher" Clifford 9th Baron Clifford [aged 25] and Margaret Bromflete Baroness Clifford [aged 27] at Skipton [Map]. She married in or before 1486 her fourth cousin Robert Aske and had issue.
In 1513 Catherine Clifford Baroness Scrope Bolton was born to Henry Clifford 1st Earl of Cumberland [aged 20] and Margaret Percy Baroness Clifford [aged 13] at Skipton [Map]. She married (1) in or before 1534 her second cousin once removed John Scrope 8th Baron Scrope of Bolton, son of Henry Scrope 7th Baron Scrope of Bolton and Mabel Dacre Baroness Scrope Bolton, and had issue (2) after 22nd June 1549 her fourth cousin once removed Richard "The Great Black Knight of the North" Cholmeley and had issue.
In 1515 Elizabeth Clifford was born to Henry Clifford 1st Earl of Cumberland [aged 22] and Margaret Percy Baroness Clifford [aged 15] at Skipton [Map].
In 1519 Ingeram Clifford was born to Henry Clifford 1st Earl of Cumberland [aged 26] and Margaret Percy Baroness Clifford [aged 19] at Skipton [Map]. He married in or before 1578 Anne Radcliffe.
In 1520 Robert Clifford was born to Henry Clifford 1st Earl of Cumberland [aged 27] and Margaret Percy Baroness Clifford [aged 20] at Skipton [Map].
Around 1523 Maud Clifford Baroness Conyers was born to Henry Clifford 1st Earl of Cumberland [aged 30] and Margaret Percy Baroness Clifford [aged 23] at Skipton [Map]. She married before 28th October 1539 her half third cousin once removed John Conyers 3rd Baron Conyers, son of Christopher Conyers 2nd Baron Conyers and Anne Dacre Baroness Conyers, and had issue.
Around 1525 Jane Clifford was born to Henry Clifford 1st Earl of Cumberland [aged 32] and Margaret Percy Baroness Clifford [aged 25] at Skipton [Map].
Around 1526 Thomas Clifford was born to Henry Clifford 1st Earl of Cumberland [aged 33] and Margaret Percy Baroness Clifford [aged 26] at Skipton [Map].
In 1662 George Holmes was born at Skipton [Map].
The River Wharfe rises on the moors above High Birkwith, North Yorkshire [Map] after which it travels broadly south past Kettlewell, North Yorkshire [Map], Grassington, North Yorkshire [Map], under the Hebden Suspension Bridge [Map], past Burnsall Craven [Map], Howgill, West Yorkshire [Map], under Barden Bridge, West Yorkshire [Map], through te The Strid, West Yorkshire, past Bolton Priory, North Yorkshire [Map] and Bolton Bridge, North Yorkshire [Map], then Ilkley, North Yorkshire [Map], Burley in Wharfedale, West Yorkshire [Map], Otley, West Yorkshire [Map], Harewood House [Map], Wetherby [Map] and Tadcaster, Yorkshire [Map], Kirkby Wharfe, West Yorkshire [Map], Rhyther, West Yorkshire [Map] before joining the River Ouse 1.25 Km north of Confluence of the Rivers Wharfe and Ouse [Map].
Holy Trinity Church Skipton is also in Churches in West Yorkshire.
On 22nd April 1542 Henry Clifford 1st Earl of Cumberland [aged 49] died. He was buried at Holy Trinity Church Skipton [Map]. His son Henry [aged 25] succeeded 2nd Earl of Cumberland, 12th Baron de Clifford, 12th Lord Skipton. Eleanor Brandon Countess Cumberland [aged 23].
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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The River Wharfe rises on the moors above High Birkwith, North Yorkshire [Map] after which it travels broadly south past Kettlewell, North Yorkshire [Map], Grassington, North Yorkshire [Map], under the Hebden Suspension Bridge [Map], past Burnsall Craven [Map], Howgill, West Yorkshire [Map], under Barden Bridge, West Yorkshire [Map], through te The Strid, West Yorkshire, past Bolton Priory, North Yorkshire [Map] and Bolton Bridge, North Yorkshire [Map], then Ilkley, North Yorkshire [Map], Burley in Wharfedale, West Yorkshire [Map], Otley, West Yorkshire [Map], Harewood House [Map], Wetherby [Map] and Tadcaster, Yorkshire [Map], Kirkby Wharfe, West Yorkshire [Map], Rhyther, West Yorkshire [Map] before joining the River Ouse 1.25 Km north of Confluence of the Rivers Wharfe and Ouse [Map].
Skipton Castle is also in Castles in West Yorkshire.
In 1493 Henry Clifford 1st Earl of Cumberland was born to Henry "Shepherd Lord" Clifford 10th Baron Clifford [aged 39] and Anne St John Baroness Clifford at Skipton Castle [Map]. He married (1) before 1512 his half third cousin once removed Margaret Talbot Baroness Clifford, daughter of George Talbot 4th Earl of Shrewsbury and Anne Hastings Countess Shrewsbury and Waterford (2) in or before 1513 his fourth cousin Margaret Percy Baroness Clifford, daughter of Henry Percy 5th Earl of Northumberland and Katherine Spencer Countess Northumberland, and had issue.
On 30th January 1590 Anne Clifford Countess Dorset and Pembroke was born to George Clifford 3rd Earl of Cumberland [aged 31] and Margaret Russell Countess Cumberland [aged 29] at Skipton Castle [Map]. She married (1) 27th February 1609 her fourth cousin once removed Richard Sackville 3rd Earl Dorset, son of Robert Sackville 2nd Earl Dorset and Margaret Howard, and had issue (2) 1630 her half third cousin twice removed Philip Herbert 4th Earl Pembroke 1st Earl Montgomery, son of Henry Herbert 2nd Earl Pembroke and Mary Sidney Countess Pembroke.
On 5th July 1635 Richard Boyle 2nd Earl Cork 1st Earl Burlington [aged 22] and Elizabeth Clifford Countess Burlington [aged 21] were married at Skipton Castle [Map]. She by marriage Countess Burlington. She the daughter of Henry Clifford 5th Earl of Cumberland [aged 44] and Frances Cecil Countess Cumberland [aged 42]. He the son of Richard Boyle 1st Earl Cork [aged 68] and Catherine Fenton Countess Cork.
The River Aire rises around Malham Tarn, North Yorkshire [Map] after which it travels broadley south-west past Skipton Castle [Map], Keighley, West Yorkshire [Map], Bingley [Map], Shipley, West Yorkshire [Map], Apperley Bridge, West Yorkshire [Map], Kirkstall Abbey, West Yorkshire [Map], Leeds [Map], Methley [Map], Castleford [Map], where it is joined by the River Calder, within 2km of All Saints Church, Ledsham [Map] then Brotherton [Map], Ferrybridge, where there was an historical crossing, Beal, North Yorkshire [Map], West Haddlesey, North Yorkshire [Map], Chapel Haddlesey, North Yorkshire [Map], Temple Hirst, North Yorkshire [Map], Snaith, East Yorkshire [Map], Rawcliffe, East Yorkshire [Map] before joining the River Ouse 800m north of Airmyn [Map].
1908. John Benjamin Stone [aged 69]. Photograph of The Strid, West Yorkshire.
The River Wharfe rises on the moors above High Birkwith, North Yorkshire [Map] after which it travels broadly south past Kettlewell, North Yorkshire [Map], Grassington, North Yorkshire [Map], under the Hebden Suspension Bridge [Map], past Burnsall Craven [Map], Howgill, West Yorkshire [Map], under Barden Bridge, West Yorkshire [Map], through te The Strid, West Yorkshire, past Bolton Priory, North Yorkshire [Map] and Bolton Bridge, North Yorkshire [Map], then Ilkley, North Yorkshire [Map], Burley in Wharfedale, West Yorkshire [Map], Otley, West Yorkshire [Map], Harewood House [Map], Wetherby [Map] and Tadcaster, Yorkshire [Map], Kirkby Wharfe, West Yorkshire [Map], Rhyther, West Yorkshire [Map] before joining the River Ouse 1.25 Km north of Confluence of the Rivers Wharfe and Ouse [Map].