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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Paternal Family Tree: Burrell of Broome Park
On 21st September 1837 [his father] Colonel Bryan Burrell (age 32) and [his mother] Frances Mary Quantock (age 24) were married at Church of St John the Baptist, Spetisbury [Map].
On 15th July 1839 Major Bryan Burrell was born to [his father] Colonel Bryan Burrell (age 34) and [his mother] Frances Mary Quantock (age 26).
Bryan Burrell (age 18) was gazetted a Cornet in the 15th Light Dragoons without purchase, vice Penfold, promoted on December 7th, 1857. The regiment was then stationned in Ireland.
Bryan Burrell (age 20) was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, by purchase, vice Walker on September 23d, 1859.
Bryan Burrell (age 21) became a Captain by purchase, vice William Veall Greetham, who retire(d) on February 22d, 1861. Later that year, the regiment was changed from Light Dragoons to Hussars.
The Newcastle Courant reported in its October 28th, 1864 edition, that Captain Burrell (age 25), 15th Hussars, was amongst the company attending the Alnwick Sessions Ball: "This annual gathering of the county families of Northumberland was held on Thursday evening. By permission of his grace the Duke of Northumberland the ball was held in the splendid suite of Assembly Rooms in the Market Place. The attendance was more numerous than it has been for several years. The ball was opened by a contre dance, led off by the Sheriff of the county (Mr Ames, of Linden) and Mrs Bryan Burrell, of Broome Park; followed in rapid succession by quadrilles, valses, and gallops. The invigorating dance was kept up with much spirit until an early hour next morning. (...)"
The following year [1865], Captain Burrell (age 25) ran his horses in the 15th Hussars' Steeplechases. The Caledonian Mercury tells that the races "took place (on April 17th) at Mr Steedman's farm of Boghall, six miles south of Edinburgh. (...) The morning was cloudy and wet, and owing to this cause the attendence of the public was not so large as it might otherwise have been. In the afternoon the weather was all that could be desired (...)".
Captain Burrell rode his black gelding "Tom Steele" in a race for a 25 sovereigns purse - drawing the first place with Mr. G.Walker's brown gelding "Friday".
He rode his chestnut gelding "Magic" for the REGIMENTAL WHIP, a race he finished in the 3rd place.
He rode again "Tom Steele" in a CONSOLATIONS STAKES race, finishing 1st just before "Friday".
On 7th June 1866 [his mother] Frances Mary Quantock (age 52) died. Memorial at the Chapel of St John the Evangelist, Bolton [Map].
On 20th May 1867 Captain Burrell (age 27) attended the regimental dinner that took place at the London Tavern, Bishopsgate-street..
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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On 31st March 1868 Captain Burrell (age 28) was gazetted a Major, by purchase, vice William Edington Stuart, who retire(d) (dated April 1st).
The Times on Monday, November 15th, 1869: "(...) Her Majesty's Indian relief screw troopship Serapis, Captain John Soady, embarked the following troops at Portsmouth on Saturday, and zas under orders to sail for Alexandria at daylight this morning:-15th Hussars - Col. Wygram, Majors Burrell (age 30) and Swindley, Surg.-Major Stewart; Capts. Pearson, Humphreys, Walker, Maxwell, Gregory, Luck, and Langtry; Lieuts. Brown, Blackett, Body, Bryan, White, Beck, and Davison; Cornets Cookson, Kay, Hamilton, Sullivan, Ronnell, Smirke, and Holland; Adjt. Briscoe, Paymaster Lascelle, wife, and child, Assist.-Surgs. Renton and Martin; Ridingmasters Robinson and Stainland, and Veterinary-Surg. Healy. (...) 460 non-commissioned officers and men, 56 women, 73 children (...)"
On 9th March 1872 Major Bryan Burrell (age 32) retired from the service, receiving the value of his commission.
On 5th September 1881 [his father] Colonel Bryan Burrell (age 76) died. He was buried at the Chapel of St John the Evangelist, Bolton [Map].
Before 20th July 1889. Carte-de-Visite, Studio W.T.&R. Gowland in York. Major Bryan Burrell (age 50).
On 20th July 1889 Major Bryan Burrell (age 50) died. Memorial at the Chapel of St John the Evangelist, Bolton [Map].
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Burrell of Broome Park
Great x 1 Grandfather: Bryan Burrell
Great x 3 Grandfather: Bryan Grey of Kyloe
Great x 2 Grandmother: Philadephia Grey
Great x 4 Grandfather: Francis Brandling
Great x 3 Grandmother: Frances Brandling
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Armourer
GrandFather: William Burrell
Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Partridge of Methwold in Norfolk
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Partridge
Father: Colonel Bryan Burrell
Great x 1 Grandfather: Matthew Forster
GrandMother: Eleanor Forster
Great x 2 Grandfather: Nicholas Brown of Bolton, Northumberland
Great x 1 Grandmother: Jane Brown
Mother: Frances Mary Quantock