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: Pattle
Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle is in Photographers.
On 11th June 1815 Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle was born to [her father] James Peter Pattle [aged 39] and [her mother] Adeline Marie de l'Etang [aged 21] at Garden Reach, Calcutta.
On 1st February 1838 Charles Hay Cameron [aged 42] and Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 22] were married at Calcutta, India. The difference in their ages was 20 years.
On 4th September 1845 [her father] James Peter Pattle [aged 69] died.
On 11th November 1845 [her mother] Adeline Marie de l'Etang [aged 52] died.
1850 to 1852. George Frederick Watts [aged 32]. Portrait of Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 34].
In 1850 [her brother-in-law] Charles Somers-Cocks 3rd Earl Somers [aged 30] and [her sister] Virginia Somers-Cocks Countess Somers [aged 22] were married. He the son of John Somers-Cocks 2nd Earl Somers [aged 61] and Caroline Yorke Countess Somers [aged 55].
On 5th October 1852 John Somers-Cocks 2nd Earl Somers [aged 64] died. His son [her brother-in-law] Charles [aged 33] succeeded 3rd Earl Somers 3rd Viscount Eastnor of Eastor Castle in Herefordshire, 4th Baron Somers. [her sister] Virginia Somers-Cocks Countess Somers [aged 25] by marriage Countess Somers.
1856. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 40]. Photograph of the photograher's niece Julia Prinsep Jackson [aged 9] and her mother [her sister] Maria "Mia" Theodosia Pattle [aged 37].
Maria "Mia" Theodosia Pattle: On 7th July 1818 she was born to James Peter Pattle and Adeline Marie de l'Etang, apparently at sea off the Cornish coast. She the fifth of seven sisters. On 17th January 1837 John Jackson and she were married at Calcutta, India. On 2nd April 1892 Maria "Mia" Theodosia Pattle died.
1864. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 48]. Photograph of Alfred Tennyson 1st Baron Tennyson [aged 54].
1864. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 48]. Photograph of George Frederick Watts [aged 46].
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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Around 1865. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 49]. Photograph of May Prinsep Baroness Tennyson [aged 11].
May 1865. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 49]. Photograph of Adelaide Chetwynd-Talbot Countess Brownlow.
1867. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 51]. My niece [Julia Prinsep Jackson [aged 20]] full-face.
1867. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 51]. "A Beautiful Vision" [Julia Prinsep Jackson [aged 20]].
1st April 1867. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 51]. "Saint Julia", "My Niece Julia", "My Favorite Picture of all my works". [Julia Prinsep Jackson [aged 21]] full-face.
1868. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 52]. Photograph of Charles Darwin [aged 58].
1868. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 52]. "The Rosebud Garden of Girls". Portrait of sisters Etheldred, Christina, Mary [aged 18] and Eleanor Fraser Tytler, and an unknown girl who is probably their youngest sister Eva.
1868. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 52]. "The Rosebud Garden of Girls". Portrait of sisters Etheldred, Christina, Mary [aged 18] and Eleanor Fraser Tytler.
March 1868. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 52]. Photograph of Marie Spartali aka Stillman [aged 23].
March 1868. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 52]. Photograph of Christine Spartali Countess d'Anvers [aged 21].
Christine Spartali Countess d'Anvers: On 19th May 1846 she was born to Michael Spartali and Euphrosyne Varsini. In December 1868 Eduard Joseph Cahen d'Anvers Marquis de Torre-Alfina and she were married.
1872. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 56]. Photograph of the photograher's niece Julia Prinsep Jackson [aged 25]. Distributed by Henry Herschel Hay Cameron (later The Cameron Studio) carbon print on cabinet card.
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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On 26th January 1879 Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 63] died.
On 8th May 1880 [her former husband] Charles Hay Cameron [aged 85] died.
Father: James Peter Pattle
Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle
GrandFather: Ambroise Pierre de l'Etang
Mother: Adeline Marie de l'Etang