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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St Peter's Church, Elford is in Elford, Staffordshire, Churches in Staffordshire.
After 1391. St Peter's Church, Elford [Map]. Some discussion as to whether a monument to Thomas Arderne [aged 54] and Catherine Stafford [aged 53], or to his son John Arderne [aged 21] and Margaret Pilkington [aged 20]. Early Plate Bascinet Period. Holding Hands. Chest with Angels with Rounded Wings holding Shields. Chunky Lions Mane. Angels Supporting Pillow. Possibly Sutton and Prentys.
After 1423. St Peter's Church, Elford [Map]. Monument to John Stanley. Early Plate Bascinet Period. Maiden's Face Buckle. Eagle and Baby Crest; the legend associated with Sir John's descent from his ancestor, Sir Thomas Latham, whose wanted his barren wife to adopt his illegitimate son so he placed the baby in a nearby eagle's nest. His wife was delighted with this 'miracle' and took the child as her own.
Historic England states ... "Knight of circa 1370, alabaster, with bogus Gothic inscription by Richardson to Sir John Stanley, died 1474".
Mark Downing, President of the Church Monuments Society states on FB ... My research concludes c.1410. On a modern alabaster tomb-chest in the north-east corner of the south aisle. Stebbing Shaw quotes the inscription and expenses by Humphrey Stanley who probably acquired the effigy from a dissolved monastic house, with the inscription added c.1540 by possibly a Burton-on-Trent workshop. Restored and re-cut by Richardson in 1848/49. He states that he renewed the eagle crest, parts of the basinet, aventail, left arm, gauntlets, grip of the dagger, rowel spurs, spur straps, first part of the inscription and tomb-chest. Inscription on the right side of the slab: Orate pro aia d'ni Joh'is Stanley milit quondam d'ni de pype clyfton caumpuyle elforde et stotfolde et hui' Cantarie et capelle fundator' Anno d'ni Mil'simo CCCCMO Septuagesimo quarto. It is worth commenting that the rapier sword was not introduced until the sixteenth century and that this sword was cut into the slab when the inscription was added.
Humphrey Stanley: Around 1450 he was born to John Stanley and Elizabeth Vernon at Pipe, Staffordshire. On 19th March 1505 Humphrey Stanley died.
Around 1460 John Stanley died from a wooden real tennis ball hitting his jugular vein, or his temple. Monument in St Peter's Church, Elford [Map]. His monument shows him pointing to his right temple where he was struck by a wooden tennis ball that killed him; he is holding the ball in his left-hand.
John Stanley: he was born to John Stanley and Anne Hanford at Elford, Staffordshire.
In 1463 Thomas Stanley [aged 70] died. He was buried at St Peter's Church, Elford [Map].
Around 1526. Monument in St Peter's Church, Elford [Map] to Isabel Neville, William Smythe [aged 46] and Anne Staunton.
Fluted Period. Lancastrian Esses Collar with Big Esses. Gabled Headress with Lappets. Probably Harpur and Moorecock of Burton on Trent. Angels Supporting Pillow. Dogs chewing at her dress with Studded Collar. Swirling Tail. Chunky Lions Mane. Chest with Weepers.
Isabel Neville: William Huddlestone and she were married. She the daughter of John Neville 1st Marquess Montagu and Isabel Ingaldsthorpe. After 25th April 1457 she was born to John Neville 1st Marquess Montagu and Isabel Ingaldsthorpe. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Edward III of England. In or before 1492 William Smythe and she were married. The difference in their ages was 22 years; she, unusually, being older than him. She the daughter of John Neville 1st Marquess Montagu and Isabel Ingaldsthorpe. On 12th October 1516 Isabel Neville died.
William Smythe: In 1480 he was born. In 1526 he died.
Anne Staunton: she was born to William Staunton and Margery Stanley. Before 29th November 1529 she died.
On 19th March 1703 Ann Howard died. Monument in St Peter's Church, Elford [Map].
Ann Howard: she was born to Craven Howard and Anne Ogle1652-1682.
After 7th March 1779. St Peter's Church, Elford [Map]. Memorials to Henry Howard 12th Earl Suffolk 5th Earl Berkshire [deceased], Craven Howard and Henry Bowes Howard 4th Earl Berkshire 11th Earl Suffolk.
Before 16th March 1803 Mary Finch [aged 87] died. On 16th March 1803 she was buried.
On 15th July 1756 William Howard [aged 41] was killed accidentally whilst driving a chaise.
Monument in St Peter's Church, Elford [Map].
Mary Finch: On 1st March 1716 she was born to Heneage Finch 2nd Earl Aylesford and Mary Fisher Countess Aylesford. On 6th November 1736 William Howard and she were married. She the daughter of Heneage Finch 2nd Earl Aylesford and Mary Fisher Countess Aylesford. He the son of Henry Bowes Howard 4th Earl Berkshire 11th Earl Suffolk and Catherine Graham Countess Berkshire and Suffolk.
In 1881 Charles Bagot [aged 71] was buried at St Peter's Church, Elford [Map]. Monument to Charles Bagot and Sophia Louisa Percy [aged 59].
Charles Bagot: Charles Bagot and Sophia Louisa Percy were married. They were sixth cousins. In 1810 he was born to Charles Bagot and Mary Charlotte Anne Wellesley-Pole. In 1881 Charles Bagot died.
Sophia Louisa Percy: On 24th December 1821 she was born to Josceline Percy. On 7th November 1908 Sophia Louisa Percy died. She was buried at St Peter's Church, Elford [Map].
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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On 7th November 1908 Sophia Louisa Percy [aged 86] died. She was buried at St Peter's Church, Elford [Map].
The River Tame rises near Oldbury, Worcestershire [Map] after which it passes Wednesbury, Staffordshire [Map], Tamworth, Staffordshire [Map], Perry Barr, Warwickshire [Map], Spaghetti Junction [Map], Drayton Bassett, Staffordshire [Map], St Peter's Church, Elford [Map] before joining the River Trent 2km east of Alrewas, Staffordshire [Map].