Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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Paternal Family Tree: Hadfield
Charles Hadfield. Son. 4.
29th May 1884. 1884 Marriage Banns New Mills. Thomas Hadfield [aged 27] and Elizabeth Oakes [aged 32] were married. He a Farmer. His father, a farmer, Charles Hadfield deceased. Her father, a Blacksmith, Robert Oakes [aged 66] deceased.
On 25th August 1886 Charles Hadfield was born to [his father] Thomas Hadfield [aged 29] and [his mother] Elizabeth Oakes [aged 34] at Mellor, Cheshire [Map].
1901. 1901 Census Derbyshire 37 Cobden Edge. Cobden Edge [Map].
[his father] Thomas Hadfield [aged 44]. Head. 45. Railway Labourer.
[his mother] Elizabeth Oakes [aged 49]. Wife. 49.
Charles Hadfield [aged 14]. Son. 14. Calico Printer Works Labourer.
[his brother] William Hadfield. Son. 12.
Before 8th January 1903 [his mother] Elizabeth Oakes [aged 51] died. She was living at Cobden Edge [Map]. She was buried on 8th January 1890 at Mellor, Cheshire [Map].
On 30th December 1905 Charles Hadfield [aged 19] and Caroline Wood [aged 50] were married. The difference in their ages was 31 years; she, unusually, being older than him.
Around 1909 [his son] George Hadfield was born to Charles Hadfield [aged 22] and [his wife] Caroline Wood [aged 53] at Mellor, Cheshire [Map].
Before 1911 Charles Hadfield [aged 24] and [his wife] Caroline Wood [aged 55] had two children who died in infancy. See 1911 Census.
2nd April 1911. 1911 Census Derbyshire New Mills Back Meal Street. 2 Back Meal Street [Map]
Charles Hadfield [aged 24]. Head. 24. Carter Coal Merchant.
[his wife] Caroline Wood [aged 56]. Wife. 24.
[his son] George Hadfield [aged 2]. Son. 2.
In December 1916 [his daughter] Edith Hadfield was born to Charles Hadfield [aged 30] at Chapel en le Frith, Derbyshire [Map]. She married September 1938 Harold Hyde aka Oxley and had issue.
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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In January 1920 Charles Hadfield [aged 33] and Edith Fletcher [aged 23] were married.
On 11th October 1937 [his wife] Caroline Wood [aged 82] died at 139 Hayfield Road [Map].
In September 1938 [his son-in-law] Harold Hyde aka Oxley [aged 25] and [his daughter] Edith Hadfield [aged 21] were married at Chapel en le Frith, Derbyshire [Map].
In January 1959 Charles Hadfield [aged 72] died.
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Hadfield
GrandFather: Charles Hadfield
Father: Thomas Hadfield
GrandFather: Robert Oakes
Mother: Elizabeth Oakes