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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Paternal Family Tree: Blackett
On 23rd February 1805 Edward Blackett 6th Baronet was born to William Blackett 5th Baronet [aged 46].
On 27th October 1816 [his father] William Blackett 5th Baronet [aged 57] died. His son Edward [aged 11] succeeded 6th Baronet Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
On 8th December 1829 William Henry Ord [aged 25] and [his future wife] Frances Vere Loraine Lady Blackett [aged 29] were married at St Nicholas Church, Gosforth [Map].
In 1830 Edward Blackett 6th Baronet [aged 24] and Julia Monck Lady Blackett were married. She by marriage Lady Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
On 22nd March 1831 [his son] Edward William Blackett 7th Baronet was born to Edward Blackett 6th Baronet [aged 26] and [his wife] Julia Monck Lady Blackett. He married 23rd November 1871 Julia Frances Somerville Lady Blackett and had issue.
In 1833 Edward Blackett 6th Baronet [aged 27] was appointed High Sheriff of Northumberland.
In or before 1851 [his wife] Julia Monck Lady Blackett died.
In 1851 Edward Blackett 6th Baronet [aged 45] and Frances Vere Loraine Lady Blackett [aged 50] were married. She by marriage Lady Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
On 23rd November 1871 [his son] Edward William Blackett 7th Baronet [aged 40] and [his daughter-in-law] Julia Frances Somerville Lady Blackett [aged 27] were married.
On 28th May 1874 [his wife] Frances Vere Loraine Lady Blackett [aged 73] died.
In 1875 Edward Blackett 6th Baronet [aged 69] and Isabella Richardson Lady Blackett were married. She by marriage Lady Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
In or before 1880 [his wife] Isabella Richardson Lady Blackett died.
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 1880 Edward Blackett 6th Baronet [aged 74] and Alethea Rianette Scott Lady Blackett were married. She by marriage Lady Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
On 23rd November 1885 Edward Blackett 6th Baronet [aged 80] died. His son Edward [aged 54] succeeded 7th Baronet Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland. Julia Frances Somerville Lady Blackett [aged 41] by marriage Lady Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
[his daughter] Mary Elizabeth Blackett was born to Edward Blackett 6th Baronet and Julia Monck Lady Blackett. She married George Mark Leycester Egerton and had issue.
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Blackett 1st Baronet 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Edward Blackett 2nd Baronet
Great x 4 Grandfather: Michael Kirkley Merchant of Newcastle
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Kirkley
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Blackett of Newby Park
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Yorke of Gowthwaite 
Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary Yorke Lady Blackett
GrandFather: Edward Blackett 4th Baronet
Father: William Blackett 5th Baronet
Great x 1 Grandfather: Oley Douglas
GrandMother: Anne Douglas