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.
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In 1806 Anthony Sands was born.
Before 1st May 1829 Anthony Sands [aged 23] and Mary Ann Brown were married.
On 1st May 1829 [his son] Frederick Sandes was born to Anthony Sands [aged 23] and [his wife] Mary Ann Brown. His birth name being Antonio Frederic Augustus Sands. He married (1) 28th May 1853 Georgiana Creed.
In 1843 [his daughter] Emma Sandes was born to Anthony Sands [aged 37] and [his wife] Mary Ann Brown. Note she was some fourteen years younger than her brother [his son] Frederick Sandes [aged 13]. Named Mary Ann Emma Sands at birth.
1848. Anthony Sands [aged 42]. Portrait of his son Frederick Sandes [aged 18].
1849. [his son] Frederick Sandes [aged 19]. Portrait of his father Anthony Sands [aged 43].
On 28th May 1853 Frederick Sandes [aged 24] and Georgiana Creed [aged 28] were married at St Pancras Old Church [Map]. He the son of Anthony Sands [aged 47] and Mary Ann Brown.
In 1863 [his son] Frederick Sandes [aged 33] and [his daughter-in-law] Georgiana Creed [aged 37] were divorced; or, he petitioned for divorce. It may not have been completed.
In November 1877 [his daughter] Emma Sandes [aged 34] died.
In 1883 [his wife] Mary Ann Brown died.
Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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In 1883 Anthony Sands [aged 77] died.