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: Lascelles
In 1713 Edwin Lascelles 1st Baron Harewood was born to [his father] Henry Lascelles (age 23) at Barbados.
Around 1723 Edwin Lascelles 1st Baron Harewood (age 10) educated at Trinity College, Cambridge University [Map].
In 1744 Edwin Lascelles 1st Baron Harewood (age 31) was elected MP Scarborough.
On 5th January 1747 Edwin Lascelles 1st Baron Harewood (age 34) and Elizabeth Dawes (age 21) were married.
On 16th October 1753 [his father] Henry Lascelles (age 63) died.
After 6th November 1753 John Fleming 1st Baronet (age 23) and [his future wife] Jane Coleman Baroness Harewood (age 22) were married.
In 1761 Edwin Lascelles 1st Baron Harewood (age 48) was elected MP Yorkshire.
On 31st August 1764 [his wife] Elizabeth Dawes (age 38) died.
Around 1767. Joshua Reynolds (age 43). Portrait of Edwin Lascelles 1st Baron Harewood (age 54).
On 31st March 1770 Edwin Lascelles 1st Baron Harewood (age 57) and Jane Coleman Baroness Harewood (age 39) were married.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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Around 1786, following the death of his two brothers Daniel and Henry, Edwin Lascelles 1st Baron Harewood (age 73) took control of the family wealth, to which he added 22 slave plantations, more than 27,000 acres and 2,947 slaves in the British West Indies.
The London Gazette 13210. Whitehall, June 19 [1790]. The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the several Noblemen and Gentlemen following, and the Heirs Male of their respective Bodies lawfully begotten, by the Names, Stiles and Titles undermentioned, viz.
The Right Honorable Arthur Earl of Donegall (age 51), of the Kingdom of Ireland, Baron Fisherwick, of Fisherwick in the County of Stafford.
The Right Honorable James Earl of Fife, of the Kingdom of Ireland, Baron of Fife, of Fife in the County of Fife.
The Right Honorable James Bucknall Grimston (age 43), Viscount Grimston, of the Kingdom of Ireland, Baron Verulam, of Gorhambury in the County of Hertford.
The Right Honorable Constantine John (age 46) Lord Mulgrave, of the Kingdom of Ireland, Baron Mulgrave, of Mulgrave, in the County of York.
Archibald Douglas, Esquire, Baron Douglas, of Douglas in the County of Lanerk; and
Edwin Laascelles (age 77), Esquire, Baron Harewwood, of Harewood in the County of York. [[his wife] Jane Coleman Baroness Harewood (age 59) by marriage Baroness Harewood of Harewood in Yorkshire.]
On 25th January 1795 Edwin Lascelles 1st Baron Harewood (age 82) died. Baron Harewood of Harewood in Yorkshire extinct. His vast wealth and estates, including his holdings in Barbados were inherited by his first cousin Edward Lascelles (age 54), subsequently Earl of Harewood.
In 1813 [his former wife] Jane Coleman Baroness Harewood (age 82) died.
Great x 3 Grandfather: Francis Lascelles 
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Lascelles
Great x 1 Grandfather: Francis Lascelles
GrandFather: Daniel Lascelles
Great x 3 Grandfather: George St Quintin
Great x 2 Grandfather: William St Quintin
Great x 1 Grandmother: Frances St Quintin
Father: Henry Lascelles
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Metcalfe of Northallerton
GrandMother: Margaret Metcalfe