Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
Paternal Family Tree: Hood
In 1849 [his father] Alexander Hood 3rd Baronet [aged 29] and [his mother] Isabel Harriet Fuller-Palmer-Acland Lady Hood [aged 16] were married. They had nine children.
On 26th September 1853 Alexander Fuller-Acland-Hood 1st Baron St Audries was born to Alexander Hood 3rd Baronet [aged 34] and Isabel Harriet Fuller-Palmer-Acland Lady Hood [aged 21].
In 1888 Alexander Fuller-Acland-Hood 1st Baron St Audries [aged 34] and Mildred Rose Evelyn Eveleigh-de-Moleyns Baroness St Audries were married. They had two sons and two daughters.
In 1892 Alexander Fuller-Acland-Hood 1st Baron St Audries [aged 38] was elected MP Wellington which seat he held until 1911.
On 29th April 1892 [his father] Alexander Hood 3rd Baronet [aged 73] died at his home St Audries House, West Quantoxhead. His son Alexander [aged 38] succeeded 4th Baronet Hood of Tidlake in Surrey. [his wife] Mildred Rose Evelyn Eveleigh-de-Moleyns Baroness St Audries by marriage Lady Hood of Tidlake in Surrey.
On 24th December 1893 [his son] Alexander Peregrine Fuller-Acland-Hood 2nd Baron St Audries was born to Alexander Fuller-Acland-Hood 1st Baron St Audries [aged 40] and [his wife] Mildred Rose Evelyn Eveleigh-de-Moleyns Baroness St Audries.
On 2nd December 1903 [his mother] Isabel Harriet Fuller-Palmer-Acland Lady Hood [aged 71] died.
On 8th March 1905 Edward Dolman Scott 6th and 5th Baronet [aged 79] died. Baronet Scott of Great Barr in Staffordshire extinct. His half first cousin once removed Alexander [aged 51] succeeded 6th Baronet Bateman of Hartington Hall in Derbyshire.
In 1911 Alexander Fuller-Acland-Hood 1st Baron St Audries [aged 57] was created 1st Baron St Audries of St Audries in Somerset. [his wife] Mildred Rose Evelyn Eveleigh-de-Moleyns Baroness St Audries by marriage Baroness St Audries of St Audries in Somerset.
On 4th June 1917 Alexander Fuller-Acland-Hood 1st Baron St Audries [aged 63] died. His son Alexander [aged 23] succeeded 2nd Baron St Audries of St Audries in Somerset, 5th Baronet Hood of Tidlake in Surrey, 7th Baronet Bateman of Hartington Hall in Derbyshire.
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.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
On 11th October 1949 [his former wife] Mildred Rose Evelyn Eveleigh-de-Moleyns Baroness St Audries died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 24 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 19 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 25 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 20 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 25 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 11 Grand Son of King Edward IV of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 21 Grand Son of King David I of Scotland
Kings France: Great x 17 Grand Son of King Philip IV of France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 28 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Kings Spain: Great x 21 Grand Son of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 4 Grandfather: Alexander Hood 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Alexander Hood
Great x 2 Grandfather: Samuel Hood
Great x 1 Grandfather: Alexander Hood
GrandFather: Alexander Hood 2nd Baronet
Father: Alexander Hood 3rd Baronet 18 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Hugh Bateman
Great x 3 Grandfather: Hugh Bateman
Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Bateman of Hartington Hall
Great x 1 Grandfather: Hugh Bateman 1st Baronet 16 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Anthony Fitzherbert 
13 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Fitzherbert 14 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Catherine Fitzherbert 15 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Rachel Bagshaw
GrandMother: Amelia Anne Bateman Lady Hood 17 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Alexander Fuller-Acland-Hood 1st Baron St Audries 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward IV of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Acland 
5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward IV of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Hugh Acland 6th Baronet 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward IV of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Arthur Palmer Acland 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward IV of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Wroth 3rd Baronet
Great x 3 Grandmother: Cicely Wroth
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Palmer-Acland 1st Baronet 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward IV of England
GrandFather: Peregrine Palmer Fuller-Palmer-Acland 2nd Baronet 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward IV of England
Mother: Isabel Harriet Fuller-Palmer-Acland Lady Hood 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward IV of England