The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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In 1884 Gwladys Sutherst Marchioness Townshend was born to [her father] Thomas Sutherst.
On 6th October 1899 John Villiers Stuart Townshend 5th Marquess Townshend (age 68) died at his home in Laverstock, Wiltshire [Map]. His son [her future husband] John (age 32) succeeded 6th Marquess Townshend, 9th Viscount Townsend, 9th Baron Townshend of Lynn Regis in Norfolk, 11th Baronet Townshend.
On 9th August 1905 John Townshend 6th Marquess Townshend (age 38) and Gwladys Sutherst Marchioness Townshend (age 21) were married at St Martin in the Fields Church [Map]. She by marriage Marchioness Townshend. He the son of John Villiers Stuart Townshend 5th Marquess Townshend and Anne Elizabeth Clementina Duff Marchioness Townshend (age 57).
Around 1906. James Lafayette (age 53). Photograph of Gwladys Sutherst Marchioness Townshend (age 22).
Around 1907. Bassano Ltd. Photograph of Gwladys Sutherst Marchioness Townshend (age 23)
On 13th May 1916 [her son] George Townshend 7th Marquess Townshend was born to [her husband] John Townshend 6th Marquess Townshend (age 49) and Gwladys Sutherst Marchioness Townshend (age 32). He a great x 3 grandson of King William IV of the United Kingdom. He married (1) 2nd September 1939 Elizabeth Luby Marchioness Townshend and had issue (2) 22nd December 1960 Ann Frances Darlow Marchioness Townshend (3) 2004 Philippa Sophia Kidston-Montgomerie.
1919. Bassano Ltd. Photograph of Gwladys Sutherst Marchioness Townshend (age 35) and her children [her son] George Townshend 7th Marquess Townshend (age 2) and Elizabeth.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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On 17th November 1921 [her husband] John Townshend 6th Marquess Townshend (age 55) died. His son [her son] George (age 5) succeeded 7th Marquess Townshend, 10th Viscount Townsend, 10th Baron Townshend of Lynn Regis in Norfolk, 12th Baronet Townshend.
On 2nd September 1939 [her son] George Townshend 7th Marquess Townshend (age 23) and [her daughter-in-law] Elizabeth Luby Marchioness Townshend were married. She by marriage Marchioness Townshend. He the son of [her former husband] John Townshend 6th Marquess Townshend and Gwladys Sutherst Marchioness Townshend (age 55).
In 1959 Gwladys Sutherst Marchioness Townshend (age 75) died.