Jean de Waurin's Chronicle of England Volume 6 Books 3-6: The Wars of the Roses
Jean de Waurin was a French Chronicler, from the Artois region, who was born around 1400, and died around 1474. Waurin’s Chronicle of England, Volume 6, covering the period 1450 to 1471, from which we have selected and translated Chapters relating to the Wars of the Roses, provides a vivid, original, contemporary description of key events some of which he witnessed first-hand, some of which he was told by the key people involved with whom Waurin had a personal relationship.
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Simonburn, Northumberland is in Northumberland Region.
Photos of the village of Simonburn, Northumberland.
St Mungo's Church, Simonburn is also in Churches in Northumberland.
Exterior and churchyard of St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map].
1280. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. 13th Century; aisles rebuilt 1763 by Robert and William Newton; chancel rebuilt 1863-4 by Anthony Salvin; nave and aisles restored and re-fenestrated and porch added 1875-7 by R.J. Johnson. Squared and dressed sandstone; graduated green slate roofs. Aisled nave with north porch; chancel. Early English with C19 alterations in same style.
1673. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Remains of monuments to unknown persons in the porch, and early grave slabs.
1681. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Grave of unknown person.
1683. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Memorial to Anabella Wickham.
Anabella Wickham: she was born to Henry Wickham of Heslington. Before 1733 James Scott and she were married. On 28th January 1779 she died.
1683. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Grave of unknown John Allgood?
1771. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Grave of Reverend Henry Wastell, Rector of Simonburn, died 1771.
On 19th October 1776 William Loraine 4th Baronet (age 27) and Hannah Allgood Lady Loraine (age 23) were married at St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. She by marriage Lady Loraine of Kirkharle in Northumberland.
Newcastle Courant, 26 October 1776: "Married. Saturday, at Simonburn, by the Rev. Dr. Scott, Sir William Loraine, of Kirkharle, Bart. to Miss Allgood. And at the same time, his brother, Lambton Loraine (age 24), Esq; to Miss Isabella Allgood, daughters of Sir Lancelot Allgood, of Nunwick, Knight." See Marriage of Two Sets of Siblings.
This is a translation of the 'Memoires of Jacques du Clercq', published in 1823 in two volumes, edited by Frederic, Baron de Reissenberg. In his introduction Reissenberg writes: 'Jacques du Clercq tells us that he was born in 1424, and that he was a licentiate in law and a counsellor to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in the castellany of Douai, Lille, and Orchies. It appears that he established his residence at Arras. In 1446, he married the daughter of Baldwin de la Lacherie, a gentleman who lived in Lille. We read in the fifth book of his Memoirs that his father, also named Jacques du Clercq, had married a lady of the Le Camelin family, from Compiègne. His ancestors, always attached to the counts of Flanders, had constantly served them, whether in their councils or in their armies.' The Memoires cover a period of nineteen years beginning in in 1448, ending in in 1467. It appears that the author had intended to extend the Memoirs beyond that date; no doubt illness or death prevented him from carrying out this plan. As Reissenberg writes the 'merit of this work lies in the simplicity of its narrative, in its tone of good faith, and in a certain air of frankness which naturally wins the reader’s confidence.' Du Clercq ranges from events of national and international importance, including events of the Wars of the Roses in England, to simple, everyday local events such as marriages, robberies, murders, trials and deaths, including that of his own father in Book 5; one of his last entries.
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After 1777. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Grave of Isaac Allgood and Margaret Allgood (deceased).
Isaac Allgood: Around 1683 he was born to Reverend Major Allgood and Mary Pye. On 9th July 1725 Isaac Allgood died.
Margaret Allgood: Henry Widdrington and she were married. In 1693 she was born to Reverend Major Allgood and Mary Pye. In 1777 Margaret Allgood died.
After 1782. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Memorial to the Reverend David Evans, Rector of Simonburn.
After 1782. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Memorial to Lancelot Allgood (age 70), his wife Jane, their son Robert Allgood (age 43) who drowned, and their second son James Allgood (age 32) and his wife Martha.
Lancelot Allgood: On 11th February 1711 he was born to Isaac Allgood. On 6th April 1782 Lancelot Allgood died.
Robert Allgood: Around Robert Allgood drowned whilst at Eton College [Map] in the River Thames. In 1739 he was born to Lancelot Allgood.
James Allgood: On 31st August 1749 he was born to Lancelot Allgood. On 14th May 1807 James Allgood died. He was buried in the Chancel of St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map].
After 1782. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Hatchment of Allgood and unknown Arms.
On 14th May 1807 James Allgood (age 57) died. He was buried in the Chancel of St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map].
Before 1814 Reverend James Scott (age 80) was appointed Rector of St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map].
After 1842. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Memorial to Reverend Major Allgood and Mary Pye, and their son Isaac Allgood.
Reverend Major Allgood: Around 1637 he was born. In or before 1683 Reverend Major Allgood and Mary Pye were married. They left issue three sons and two daughters. On 30th December 1696 Reverend Major Allgood died.
Mary Pye: Around 1652 she was born to John Pye. On 28th February 1712 she died.
After 1842. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Memorial to Mary Fanny Allgood and Robert James Allgood (age 18).
Mary Fanny Allgood: Around 1834 she was born to Robert Lancelot Allgood and Elizabeth Hunter. On 26th December 1841 Mary Fanny Allgood died.
Robert James Allgood: Around 1824 he was born to Robert Lancelot Allgood and Elizabeth Hunter. On 2nd August 1842 Robert James Allgood died.
After 1842. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Memorial to Robert Lancelot Allgood.
Robert Lancelot Allgood: On 18th October 1855 he was born to Reverend James Allgood and Isabella Williamson. On 10th October 1916 Robert Lancelot Allgood died.
1868. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Memorial to Robert Lancelot Allgood and his wife Elizabeth Hunter. Sculpted by Matthew Noble (age 50).
Robert Lancelot Allgood: On 17th September 1794 he was born to James Allgood. Before 22nd February 1822 Robert Lancelot Allgood and Elizabeth Hunter were married. On 25th May 1854 Robert Lancelot Allgood died.
Elizabeth Hunter: On 30th May 1792 she was born to John Hunter of The Hermitage and Medomsley. On 7th September 1864 she died.
After 1880. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Memorials to the Ridley family
After 1880. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Memorial to Thomas Ridley of Park End (age 62) and his sisters Eliza, Jane Margaret, Susan Catherine, and brother Matthew Atkinson Ridley.
Thomas Ridley of Park End: On 12th February 1817 he was born to John Ridley of Park End. On 30th December 1891 Thomas Ridley of Park End died.
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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After 1880. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Memorials to Bryan Thomas Smith, youngest son of William Smith of Haughton Castle, died in 1875, and William Smith of Haughton Castle, who died in 1884.
After 1880. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Memorials to the Ridley family including: John Ridley of Park End, Thomas Ridley of Park End and Arthur Hilton Ridley of Park End.
John Ridley of Park End: Around 1780 he was born to Thomas Ridley of Park End. On 9th August 1865 John Ridley of Park End died.
Thomas Ridley of Park End: Around 1734 he was born. On 22nd January 1816 Thomas Ridley of Park End died.
Arthur Hilton Ridley of Park End: In 1890 he was born to John H Ridley. In 1974 Arthur Hilton Ridley of Park End died.
After 1897. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Memorial to Mildred Dora Rogers wife of Reverend P S Grove, and Edward Frederick Plumtre died 1877 aged 12, daughter and son of Reverend Canon Rogers, Rector of Simonburn.
After 1899. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Memorial to Lancelot John Hunter Allgood of Nunwick and his wife Louisa Charlotte Hill (age 75).
Lancelot John Hunter Allgood of Nunwick: On 22nd February 1822 he was born to Robert Lancelot Allgood and Elizabeth Hunter. Before 23rd January 1885 Lancelot John Hunter Allgood of Nunwick and Louisa Charlotte Hill were married. On 23rd January 1885 Lancelot John Hunter Allgood of Nunwick died.
Louisa Charlotte Hill: On 6th July 1823 she was born to Colonel Thomas Noel Hill. On 26th December 1899 Louisa Charlotte Hill died.
After 1906. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Memorials to Major-General George Allgood (age 78), Maud Allgood, and Elizabeth Clayton.
Major-General George Allgood: On 1st November 1827 he was born to Robert Lancelot Allgood and Elizabeth Hunter. On 19th October 1906 Major-General George Allgood died at Blindburn, Northumberland [Map].
Maud Allgood: In 1870 she was born to Major-General George Allgood and Elizabeth Clayton at Bellingham [Map]. On 15th January 1873 Maud Allgood died.
Elizabeth Clayton: In 1837 she was born. On 14th February 1874 she died at Blindburn, Northumberland [Map].
After 1910. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Memorial to Reverend James Allgood (age 83).
Reverend James Allgood: On 30th June 1826 he was born to Robert Lancelot Allgood and Elizabeth Hunter. In 1854 Reverend James Allgood and Isabella Williamson were married. On 20th May 1910 Reverend James Allgood died.
After 1914. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Memorial to Captain Bertram Allgood (age 39).
After 7th October 1915. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Memorial and window to Captain Charles Noel Ridley (deceased)
After 1917. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Memorial to Henry Quentin Ridley (age 35).
Henry Quentin Ridley: Around 1882 he was born to Musgrave Ridley. On 17th January 1916 Henry Quentin Ridley enlisted in Perth, Western Australia. On 12th October 1917 Henry Quentin Ridley was killed in action near Zonnebeke in Flanders. He was buried at the Passchendaele New British Cemetery, Passchendaele, Flanders, Belgium.
After 1920. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Memorial window to unknown "very dear wife".
After 1920. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Memorial to Adrian George Allgood (age 52).
Adrian George Allgood: On 28th July 1867 he was born to Major-General George Allgood and Elizabeth Clayton at Murree, India. On 26th May 1920 Adrian George Allgood died suddenly at Blindburn, Northumberland [Map].
After 1922. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Memorial to Ann Jane Allgood (age 92).
Ann Jane Allgood: On 22nd February 1829 she was born to Robert Lancelot Allgood and Elizabeth Hunter. On 11th March 1922 Ann Jane Allgood died.