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Chronicles of the Reigns of Edward I and II Volume 1 Annals of London and Annals of St Paul's

This volume brings together two important medieval chronicles of the reigns of Edward I and Edward II: the Annals of London (Annales Londonienses) and the Annals of St Paul’s (Annales Paulini). Written close to the events they describe, these chronicles offer a vivid contemporary record of English political, military, ecclesiastical and civic life from the late thirteenth to the early fourteenth century. Their particular strength lies in their London perspective, recording not only the affairs of kings, nobles and bishops, but also parliaments, royal proclamations, civic disputes, elections of mayors and sheriffs, executions, tournaments, religious ceremonies, fires, floods, disturbances and the everyday concerns of the capital. The chronicles cover some of the most dramatic events of the period, including the wars of Edward I, conflict with Scotland, the turbulent reign of Edward II, the rise and fall of Piers Gaveston and the Despensers, the rebellion of Thomas of Lancaster, Queen Isabella’s invasion of England, the deposition of Edward II, and the accession of Edward III. The Annales Paulini, associated with St Paul’s Cathedral, is particularly rich in detailed observations of London and its clergy and citizens. An essential primary source for students and readers interested in medieval England, London history, Edward I, Edward II, Edward III, the Scottish wars, medieval politics, and ecclesiastical history, this volume provides an unusually immediate view of a kingdom undergoing profound political upheaval.

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Christ Church, Port Sunlight, Wirral, Cheshire, Welsh March, England, British Isles [Map]

Christ Church, Port Sunlight is in Port Sunlight, Churches in Cheshire.

Christ Church, Port Sunlight [Map] was built between 1902 and 1904, and was designed by William and Segar Owen. The church was paid for by William Lever [aged 52]. It was opened on 8th June 1904. In 1914 the Lever family vault was added as a memorial to the memory of Lady Lever [aged 53].

On 24th July 1913 Elizabeth Ellen Hulme Lady Lever [aged 62] died. She was buried at Christ Church, Port Sunlight [Map].

On 7th May 1925 William Lever 1st Viscount Leverhulme [aged 73] died. He was buried at Christ Church, Port Sunlight [Map]. His son William [aged 37] succeeded 2nd Viscount Leverhulme of the Western Isles, 2nd Baron Leverhulme of Bolton le Moors in Lancashire, 2nd Baronet Lever of Thornton Manor in Cheshire. Marion Beatrice Smith Viscountess Leverhulme [aged 38] by marriage Viscountess Leverhulme of the Western Isles.

Marion Beatrice Smith Viscountess Leverhulme: On 6th July 1886 she was born to Bryce Smith. On 13th April 1912 William Lever 2nd Viscount Leverhulme and she were married. In 1936 William Lever 2nd Viscount Leverhulme and Marion Beatrice Smith Viscountess Leverhulme were divorced. On 30th August 1987 she died.

On 27th May 1949 William Lever 2nd Viscount Leverhulme [aged 61] died. He was buried at Christ Church, Port Sunlight [Map]. His son Philip [aged 33] succeeded 3rd Viscount Leverhulme of the Western Isles, 3rd Baron Leverhulme of Bolton le Moors in Lancashire, 3rd Baronet Lever of Thornton Manor in Cheshire.

Philip Lever 3rd Viscount Leverhulme: On 1st July 1915 he was born to William Lever 2nd Viscount Leverhulme. In 1988 he was appointed 968th Knight of the Garter. On 4th July 2000 he died. Viscount Leverhulme of the Western Isles, Baron Leverhulme of Bolton le Moors in Lancashire, Baronet Lever of Thornton Manor in Cheshire extinct.

On 19th February 1966 Winifred Agnes Lloyd Viscountess Leverhulme [aged 66] died. She was buried at Christ Church, Port Sunlight [Map].

Winifred Agnes Lloyd Viscountess Leverhulme: On 14th July 1899 she was born. On 20th January 1937 William Lever 2nd Viscount Leverhulme and she were married. She by marriage Viscountess Leverhulme of the Western Isles.