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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On 9th February 1796 [his father] Commander Thomas Davy (age 42) and [his mother] Anna Maria Thomas of Tregolls, Cornwall (age 32) were married.
On 25th July 1804 Samuel Thomas Spry was born to [his father] Commander Thomas Davy (age 50) and [his mother] Anna Maria Thomas of Tregolls, Cornwall (age 40).
On 27th November 1828 [his father] Admiral Thomas Davy aka Spry (age 74) died at Tregoles, Truro. He was buried St Anthony's Church, St Anthony in Roseland [Map] where there is a monument to him and his wife [his mother] Anna Maria Thomas of Tregolls, Cornwall (age 64) sculpted by Humphrey Hopper (age 61).
Anna Maria Thomas of Tregolls, Cornwall: Around 1764 she was born. On 9th February 1796 Commander Thomas Davy and she were married. On 21st September 1835 she died.
In 1832 Samuel Thomas Spry (age 27) was elected MP Bodmin which seat he held until 1841.
On 21st September 1835 [his mother] Anna Maria Thomas of Tregolls, Cornwall (age 71) died.
In 1849 Samuel Thomas Spry (age 44) was appointed High Sheriff of Cornwall.
In 1851 Samuel Thomas Spry (age 46) commissioned the restoration of St Anthony's Church, St Anthony in Roseland [Map].
In or before 1857 Samuel Thomas Spry (age 52) and Harriet Hill (age 35) were married.
Around 1857 [his son] John Samuel Spry was born to Samuel Thomas Spry (age 52) and [his wife] Harriet Hill (age 36). He married before 2nd May 1915 Harriet and had issue.
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 29th June 1868 Samuel Thomas Spry (age 63) died. Memorial at St Anthony's Church, St Anthony in Roseland [Map] to him and his wife [his wife] Harriet Hill (age 47).
Harriet Hill: In 1821 she was born. In or before 1857 Samuel Thomas Spry and she were married. On 1st November 1900 she died.
On 1st November 1900 [his former wife] Harriet Hill (age 79) died.
GrandFather: Thomas Davy
Father: Admiral Thomas Davy aka Spry
Great x 1 Grandfather: George Spry
GrandMother: Mary Spry
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Bullock
Mother: Anna Maria Thomas of Tregolls, Cornwall