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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In 1891 [his father] Alfred Thompson (age 25) and [his mother] Sarah m Thompson (age 33) were married.
Around 1894 William "Willie" Thompson was born to [his father] Alfred Thompson (age 28) and [his mother] Sarah m Thompson (age 36) at Hattersley, Cheshire.
31st March 1901. Census. Higher Fold Farm, New Mills.
[his father] Alfred Thompson (age 35). Head. 35. Farmer.
[his mother] Sarah Thompson (age 43). Wife. 40.
Joe Thompson. Son. 9.
William Thompson (age 7). Son. 7.
Elizabeth Thompson. Daughter. 5. School.
2nd April 1911. Census. Little Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
[his father] Alfred Thompson (age 45). Head. 45. Married 20 years. Farm Labourer.
[his mother] Sarah Thompson (age 53). Wife. 53. Married 20 years.
Joe Thompson. Son. 19. Single. Paper Works Assistant.
William Thompson (age 17). Son. 17. Single. Paper Works Assistant.
Elizabeth Thompson. Daughter. 13. School.
On 1st July 1916 William "Willie" Thompson (age 22) was killed in action whilst serving with the 13th Battalion of the Yorks and Lancaster Regiment. Service Number 320506.
Hayfield War Memorial [Map]. Side 4:
Richardson Harold R,
Smith George
Thompson Willie
Towler Herbert
Wardle William
Waterhouse Fred. Second cousin of Charles Waterhouse ie same great-grandfather William Waterhouse.
Waterhouse Joe. Eldest brother of Charles Waterhouse above.
Waterhouse Willie, Wogan Edward, Woolley James S, Handford Joseph N.