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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On 14th March 1880 Hazel Martyn was born to [her father] Edward Jenner Martyn at Chicago.
In 1889 [her future husband] John Lavery (age 32) and Kathleen MacDermott were married.
In 1903 Edward Livingston Trudeau Junior and Hazel Martyn (age 22) were married. He died five months later. They had one daughter, Alice, born 10 October 1904.
In 1909 John Lavery (age 52) and Hazel Martyn (age 28) were married. The difference in their ages was 23 years.
In 1912 James Dickinson and [her step-daughter] Eileen Lavery (age 21) were married. They were divorced before 1920. She the daughter of [her husband] John Lavery (age 55) and Kathleen MacDermott.
7th July 1917. [her husband] John Lavery (age 61). "Daylight raid from my studio window", records the afternoon of 7th July 1917, when twenty-one German biplanes appeared in the skies above London and were engaged by British aircraft. The ensuing combat could be seen from the large window of Lavery’s studio in Cromwell Place, London. The artist’s wife Hazel (age 37), her head outlined against a blackout curtain, is watching the scene
In 1919 William Francis Forbes-Sempill 10th Baronet 19th Lord Sempill (age 25) and [her step-daughter] Eileen Lavery (age 28) were married. She the daughter of [her husband] John Lavery (age 62) and Kathleen MacDermott.
1920. [her husband] John Lavery (age 63). "The Red Hammock". Portrait of the artist's wife Hazel Martyn (age 39).
1920. [her husband] John Lavery (age 63). "The Green Coat". Portrait of Hazel Martyn (age 39).
1922. [her husband] John Lavery (age 65). "Lady Lavery". Portrait of the artist's second wife Hazel Martyn (age 41).
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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Around 1924. [her husband] John Lavery (age 67). "Hazel in Black and Gold". Portrait of the artist's second wife Hazel Martyn (age 43).
1929. [her husband] John Lavery (age 72). Portrait of the artist's wife Hazel Martyn (age 48).
In 1935 Hazel Martyn (age 54) died. Her funeral mass took place at the Brompton Oratory in Knightsbridge. She was buried with her husband in Putney Vale Cemetery.
In 1935 [her step-daughter] Eileen Lavery (age 44) died.
On 10th January 1941 [her former husband] John Lavery (age 84) died.