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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Paternal Family Tree: Tyrrell
Before 26th February 1573 [her father] Edward Tyrrell (age 22) and Mary Lee were married.
After 18th April 1579 [her father] Edward Tyrrell (age 28) and Mary Aston were married.
Around 1604 Bridget Tyrrell was born to [her father] Edward Tyrrell (age 53).
On 20th March 1605 [her father] Edward Tyrrell (age 54) died.
Around 1626 William Saunderson (age 40) and Bridget Tyrrell (age 22) were married.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 9th May 1660. Up very early, writing a letter to the King, as from the two Generals of the fleet, in answer to his letter to them, wherein my Lord do give most humble thanks for his gracious letter and declaration; and promises all duty and obedience to him. This letter was carried this morning to Sir Peter Killigrew (age 67)1, who came hither this morning early to bring an order from the Lords' House to my Lord, giving him power to write an answer to the King. This morning my Lord St. John (age 61) and other persons of honour were here to see my Lord, and so away to Flushing [Map]. After they were gone my Lord and I to write letters to London, which we sent by Mr. Cook, who was very desirous to go because of seeing my wife before she went out of town. As we were sitting down to dinner, in comes Noble with a letter from the House of Lords to my Lord, to desire him to provide ships to transport the Commissioners to the King, which are expected here this week. He brought us certain news that the King was proclaimed yesterday with great pomp, and brought down one of the Proclamations, with great joy to us all; for which God be praised. After dinner to ninepins and lost 5s. This morning came [her husband] Mr. Saunderson (age 74)2, that writ the story of the King, hither, who is going over to the King. He calls me cozen and seems a very knowing man. After supper to bed betimes, leaving my Lord talking in the Coach with the Captain.
Note 1. Sir Peter Killigrew, Knight, of Arwenack, Cornwall, was known as "Peter the Post", from the alacrity with which he despatched "like wild fire" all the messages and other commissions entrusted to him in the King's (age 29) cause. His son Peter (age 26), who succeeded his uncle as second baronet in 1665, was M.P. for Camelford in 1660.
Note 2. Afterwards Sir William Sanderson, gentleman of the chamber, author of the "History of Mary Queen of Scots, James I., and Charles I". His wife, Dame Bridget (age 56), was mother of the maids.
Before 1676 Bridget Tyrrell (age 71) was appointed Mother of the Maids.
On 15th July 1676 [her husband] William Saunderson (age 90) died.
John Evelyn's Diary. 19th July 1676. Went to the funeral of [her former husband] Sir William Sanderson (deceased), husband to the Mother of the Maids (age 72), and author of two large but mean histories of King James and King Charles I. He was buried at Westminster Abbey [Map].
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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In 1681 Bridget Tyrrell (age 77) died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 18 Grand Daughter of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 20 Grand Daughter of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 22 Grand Daughter of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 20 Grand Daughter of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd
Kings England: Great x 10 Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 17 Grand Daughter of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 14 Grand Daughter of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 18 Grand Daughter of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 22 Grand Daughter of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Tyrrell 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Tyrrell
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Marney
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Tyrrell
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Bruyn aka Darcy 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Bruyn
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Darcy 
Great x 1 Grandfather: Humphrey Tyrrell
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Bradbury
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Bradbury
Great x 3 Grandmother: Joan Leche
GrandFather: George Tyrrell of Thornton in Buckinghamshire
Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Ingleton
Great x 1 Grandmother: Jane Ingleton
Father: Edward Tyrrell 9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Montagu 
4 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Ladde Montagu 5 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Holcot
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Montagu 6 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 1 Grandfather: Edward Montagu 7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Dudley 
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Dudley
Great x 2 Grandmother: Agnes Dudley
GrandMother: Elizabeth Montagu 8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edmund Roper 
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Roper
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Roper of Well Hall
Great x 1 Grandmother: Helen Roper
Bridget Tyrrell 10 x Great Grand Daughter of