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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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Herbert Plumer 1st Viscount Plumer 1857-1932

On 13th March 1857 Herbert Plumer 1st Viscount Plumer was born.

In July 1884 Herbert Plumer 1st Viscount Plumer [aged 27] and Annie Constance Goss [aged 26] were married.

In 1890 [his son] Thomas Hall Rokeby Plumer 2nd Viscount Plumer was born to Herbert Plumer 1st Viscount Plumer [aged 32] and [his wife] Annie Constance Goss [aged 32].

1899. Bassano Ltd. Photograph of Herbert Plumer 1st Viscount Plumer [aged 41].

The London Gazette 31610. Whitehall, October 18, 1919. The King has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to confer the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom upon Field-Marshal Sir Herbert Charles Onslow Plumer [aged 62], GCB, GCMG, GCVO, and the heirs male of his body lawfully -begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Plumer of Messines and of Bilton in the County of York. [[his wife] Annie Constance Goss [aged 61] by marriage Baroness Plumer of Messines and Bilton in Yorkshire.]

The London Gazette 33501. Monday, 3 June, 1929.

CENTRAL CHANCERY OF THE ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD.

St. James's Palace, S.W. 1, 3rd June, 1929.

The King has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of His Majesty's Birthday, to signify his intention of conferring Peerages of the United Kingdom on the following:

To be an Earl.

James Lyle, Viscount Inchcape, G. C.S.I., G.C.M.G., K.C.I.E. For public services.

To be Viscounts.

The Right Honourable William Clive Bridgeman, J.P., D.L., First Lord of the Admiralty. Member of Parliament for the Oswestry Division 1906-29. For many years of public and political services.

The Right Honourable Douglas McGarel, Baron Hailsham, K.C., J.P., Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain.

Field-Marshal Herbert Charles Onslow [aged 72]was created, Baron Plumer, GCB, GCMG, GCVO, GBE. For long and distinguished public services. [[his wife] Annie Constance Goss [aged 71] by marriage Viscountess Plumer.]

To be Barons.

Sir William Ewert Berry, Bt., Chairman of Allied Newspapers Limited. For political and public services

Colonel Sir Edward Allen Brotherton, Bt., J.P., D.L., Member of Parliament for Wakefield, 1902-10 and 1918-22. For political, public and charitable services.

The Right Honourable Sir Robert Arthur Sanders, Bt., J.P., D.L., Member of Parliament for Bridgewater Division, 1910-23) and for the Wells Division, 1924-29. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, 1922-24. For political and public services.

The Right Honourable Sir William George Tyrrell, G.C.M.G., K.C.B., K.C.V.O., His Majesty's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary at Paris.

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On 16th July 1932 Herbert Plumer 1st Viscount Plumer [aged 75] died. He was buried at Westminster Abbey [Map]. His son Thomas [aged 42] succeeded 2nd Viscount Plumer, 2nd Baron Plumer of Messines and Bilton in Yorkshire.

In 1941 [his former wife] Annie Constance Goss [aged 83] died.