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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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Paternal Family Tree: Waterhouse
In 1853 Charles Waterhouse was born to [his uncle] Charles Waterhouse (age 34) at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
On 4th November 1872 Charles Waterhouse (age 19) and Mary Ann Ford (age 22) were married at Glossop, Derbyshire [Map]. The witnesses were James Garratt and Robert Winterbottom.
In March 1877 [his son] Joseph Waterhouse was born to Charles Waterhouse (age 24) and [his wife] Mary Ann Ford (age 27) at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map]. He married 25th July 1908 Martha Elizabeth Hadfield and had issue.
In 1885 [his uncle] Charles Waterhouse (age 66) died.
In December 1890 [his son] Charles Waterhouse was born to Charles Waterhouse (age 37) and [his wife] Mary Ann Ford (age 40) at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
5th April 1891. Census. Upper Heys, Hayfield.
Charles Waterhouse (age 38). Head. 37. Married. Labourer Stone Quarry. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
[his wife] Mary Ann Waterhouse (age 41). 41. Married. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
[his son] Joseph Waterhouse (age 14). Son. 13. Stone Quarryman. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
Alice Waterhouse. Daughter. 11. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
John Wm Waterhouse. Son. Cattleman. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
Esther Waterhouse. Daughter. 5. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
[his son] Charles Waterhouse. Son. 10. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
Charles Waterhouse. Son. 6 Months. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
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31st March 1901. Census. Matley Moor, Little Hayfield.
Charles Waterhouse (age 48). Head. 47. Married. Farmer. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
[his wife] Mary Ann Waterhouse (age 51). 50. Married. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
James Waterhouse. Son. 27.? Labourer. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
[his son] Joseph Waterhouse (age 24). Son. 23.? Labourer. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
Alice Waterhouse. Daughter. 21. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
John W Waterhouse. Son. 18. Scholar. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
[his son] Charles Waterhouse (age 10). Son. 10. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
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Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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In 1902 Charles Waterhouse (age 49) died.
2nd April 1911. Census. Birch Vale Post Office.
Charles Waterhouse. Head. 57. Married. Quarryman, Dresser. Born at Chapel en le Frith, Derbyshire [Map].
[his former wife] Mary Ann Waterhouse (age 61). 60. Married 37 Years. Born at Chapel en le Frith, Derbyshire [Map].
Esther Waterhouse. Daughter. 25. Single. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
[his son] Charles Waterhouse (age 20). Son. 20. Single. Machine Minder at Calico Print Works. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
In 1918 [his former wife] Mary Ann Ford (age 68) died.
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Waterhouse
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Waterhouse
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Waterhouse
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Waterhouse
GrandFather: William Waterhouse
Father: Charles Waterhouse