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 Vincent's Church, Caythorpe is in Caythorpe, South Kesteven, Churches in Lincolnshire.
St Vincent's Church, Caythorpe [Map]. Exterior.
St Vincent's Church, Caythorpe [Map]. Curious markings in the church porch.
St Vincent's Church, Caythorpe [Map]. Interior.
After 2nd December 1608. St Vincent's Church, Caythorpe [Map]. Memorial to Charles Hussey of Honington [deceased].
Charles Hussey of Honington: Around 1535 he was born to Robert Hussey and Jane Stydolf. Before 10th October 1585 Charles Hussey of Honington and Ellen Birch were married. On 2nd December 1608 Charles Hussey of Honington died.
After 22nd May 1648. St Vincent's Church, Caythorpe [Map]. Memorial to Edward Hussey 1st Baronet and his second wife Elizabeth de Vic.
Elizabeth de Vic: she was born to Charles de Vic 2nd Baronet. On 31st May 1698 Edward Hussey 3rd Baronet and she were married.
On 2nd December 1664 Charles Hussey 1st Baronet [aged 38] died. He was buried at St Vincent's Church, Caythorpe [Map]. His son Charles succeeded 2nd Baronet Hussey of Caythorpe in Lincolnshire.
After 1727. St Vincent's Church, Caythorpe [Map]. Memorial to Anne Hussey.
Anne Hussey: she was born to Charles Hussey 1st Baronet and Elizabeth Brownlow Lady Hussey. On 6th August 1727 Anne Hussey died.
After 30th May 1730. St Vincent's Church, Caythorpe [Map]. Memorial to Thomas Hussey [deceased].
Thomas Hussey: Around 1695 he was born to Edward Hussey 3rd Baronet and Charlotte Brevint. On 30th May 1730 Thomas Hussey died.
After 1748. St Vincent's Church, Caythorpe [Map]. Memorial to Edmund Weaver.
After 1748. St Vincent's Church, Caythorpe [Map]. Memorials.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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After 1785. St Vincent's Church, Caythorpe [Map]. Memorials to Richard Metheringham and William Shield.
After 1834. St Vincent's Church, Caythorpe [Map]. Memorials to the Woodcok family.
After 1834. St Vincent's Church, Caythorpe [Map]. Memorials.
After 1918. St Vincent's Church, Caythorpe [Map]. War Memorial.
After 1918. St Vincent's Church, Caythorpe [Map]. Commonwealth War Graves.
St Vincent's Church, Caythorpe [Map]. Window dedicated to the Airbourne Signals.
St Vincent's Church, Caythorpe [Map]. Memorial to those who lost their lives in an air accident whilst on a training mission on 10th February 1945. Avro Lancaster PB812 crashed into the old Caythorpe Railway Station with the loss of all lives.
After 1982. St Vincent's Church, Caythorpe [Map]. Memorial to those of the Parachute Signals who lost their life in the Falklands Island Campaign.
19th October 2000. St Vincent's Church, Caythorpe [Map]. The Arnhem Oak.
