The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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St Cuby's Church, Duloe is in Duloe, Cornwall, Churches in Cornwall.
St Cuby's Church, Duloe [Map].
Around 550. St Cuby's Church, Duloe [Map]. St Cuby's Font stood for 1300 years at St Cuby's Well, Duloe [Map].
Around 1550. St Cuby's Church, Duloe [Map]. Below east window of chapel, slate with 2 Elizabethan ladies with their families.
In 1592 Anna Coffyn died. Slate memorial at St Cuby's Church, Duloe [Map]. In Elizabethan dress holding gloves and book. 2 shields in spandrels with skull below.
1610. St Cuby's Church, Duloe [Map]. Beneath north window table tomb of John Killiow of Westnorth, died 1610 and wife Dorothy Trevelyan who died in 1600 and whose arms are impaled with those of her husband on panel above tomb. Strapwork decoration.
In 1629 Maria Arundel died. Slate monument at St Cuby's Church, Duloe [Map].
Maria Arundel: she was born to Thomas Arundell.
On 28th March 1793 Harry Bewes [aged 52] died. He was buried at St Cuby's Church, Duloe [Map]. Monument by William Adran, 1793, signed 'Adran Fect London'.
Harry Bewes: Around 1741 he was born.
On 15th April 1824 Edward Buller 1st Baronet [aged 59] died. Baronet Buller of Trennant Park in Cornwall extinct. He was buried at St Cuby's Church, Duloe [Map].
Edward Buller 1st Baronet: On 24th December 1764 he was born to John Buller and Mary St Aubyn. On 3rd October 1808 Edward Buller 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Buller of Trennant Park in Cornwall.
After 1839. St Cuby's Church, Duloe [Map]. Memorial to John Ogilvy.
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 19th July 1863. St Cuby's Church, Duloe [Map]. Grave of Thomas Serpell who was "unfortunately drowned at Shallow-pool ... aged 18 years and 10 months."
After 1918. St Cuby's Church, Duloe [Map]. War Memorial.
After 18th November 1936. St Cuby's Church, Duloe [Map]. Memorial to Bennett John Toms, Churchwarden, died at sea.
On 22nd October 1942. St Cuby's Church, Duloe [Map]. C Rawlings, Regulating Petty Officer, Royal Navy. D/MX 60806. HMS Drake. Aged thirty. Died of acute appendicitis.
20th February 1945. St Cuby's Church, Duloe [Map]. Grave of William Richard Tambling, RAF. Killed on Active Service. Aged twenty-six years.
Wireless Operator on Martinet TT.I MS690 which crashed.