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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In 1718 James Hill was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1724 Heneage Finch 5th Earl Winchilsea (age 66) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1725 Smart Lethieullier (age 23) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
On 8th September 1725 Henry Hare 3rd Baron Coleraine (age 32) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1733 John Smith 1st Baronet was elected Fellow of the Royal Society and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1736 Charles Lennox 2nd Duke Richmond (age 34) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1746 Charles Lyttelton (age 32) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1763 Owen Brereton aka Salusbury-Brereton (age 48) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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In 1768 Francis Hastings 10th Earl Huntingdon (age 38) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1770 Lucas Pepys 1st Baronet (age 27) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1773 Archdeacon Anthony Hamilton (age 34) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1776 Brownlow Cust 1st Baron Brownlow (age 31) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1779 Henry Charles Englefield 7th Baronet (age 27) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1781 Charles Cave 8th Baronet (age 34) was appointed Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London
In 1783 Reverend James Douglas (age 29) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1788 Robert Shirley 7th Earl Ferrers (age 31) was appointed Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In May 1789 Henry Conyngham 1st Marquess Conyngham (age 22) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
On 31st March 1791 Francis Henry Egerton 8th Earl Bridgewater (age 34) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1792 Richard Colt Hoare 2nd Baronet (age 33) was elected Fellow of the Royal Society and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
On 5th March 1795 Stebbing Shaw (age 33) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
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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In 1799 John Rushout 1st Baron Northwick (age 60) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1801 Thomas Noel-Hill 2nd Baron Berwick (age 30) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
Before 25th December 1809 Reverend Richard Kaye 6th Baronet (age 73) was elected Fellow of the Royal Society and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1811 Frederick Baker 2nd Baronet (age 38) was elected Fellow of the Royal Society and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1814 Henry George Herbert 2nd Earl Carnarvon (age 41) was appointed Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1818 John Bowyer Nichols (age 39) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
On 21st April 1822 Charles Young (age 27) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1828 Alfred John Kempe (age 43) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1829 George William Stafford-Jerningham 8th Baron Stafford (age 57) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke
Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson.
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Before 1st June 1830 Richard Cavendish 2nd Baron Waterpark (age 64) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1834 Bishop Edward Maltby (age 63) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1835 John Gough Nichols (age 29) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1836 John Merewether (age 39) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
Before 12th October 1837 Roger Gresley 8th Baronet (age 37) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1838 Richard Griffin 3rd Baron Braybrook (age 54) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1839 Albert Way (age 33) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
Before 4th August 1842 William Noel-Hill 3rd Baron Berwick (age 68) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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Before 11th May 1846 Joseph Hunter (age 63) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1852 John Peter Boileau 1st Baronet (age 57) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
On 28th April 1853 Frederick Collings Lukis (age 65) became a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
Durham University Journal 1918 February Volume 21 Number 20. As his reptltation as an archæologist grew, various honours fell to his share. He became F.S.A. in 1868. F. R.S. in 1879. hon. F.S.A. Scotland in 1879, and in 1882 Durham University conferred on him the honorary degree of D.C.L,
In 1896 Arthur Bulleid (age 33) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
Before 20th June 1955 Ralph Assheton 1st Baron Clitheroe (age 54) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
On 6th March 1975 Martin Henig (age 32) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1998 Carenza Lewis (age 34) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
On 4th April 2006 Phil Harding (age 56) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 2019 Victor Ambrus (age 83) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.