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The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.

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Biography of Emily Fenton Armitage 1863-1919

In 1858 [her father] Joseph John Armitage and [her mother] Hannah Fenton were married. They had five children.

On 21st March 1863 Emily Fenton Armitage was born to Joseph John Armitage and Hannah Fenton.

In 1894 James Arthur Hutton and Emily Fenton Armitage (age 30) were married.

Before March 1918 Emily Fenton Armitage (age 54) was commandant of Brookdale Hospital. In the 4 years Brookdale had been running it had treated 1817 patients (only one man died) and by the end it had 73 beds in operation. Some open air wards proved to be an asset.

In March 1918 Emily Fenton Armitage (age 54) was awarded Officer of the Order of the British Empire.

On 9th February 1919 Emily Fenton Armitage (age 55) died. Her funeral at St Philip's Church, Alderley Edge was attended by both the Vicar and the Rector of Alderley, the Rev. C Welland after which her remains were buried at St Mary's Church, Nether Alderley [Map].

After March 1919. Grave of Emily Fenton Armitage (deceased) in the Churchyard of St Mary's Church, Nether Alderley [Map].