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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Paternal Family Tree: Ridley of Park End, Northumberland
On 24th December 1884 Captain Charles Noel Ridley was born to [his father] John H Ridley [aged 35] at Wellborn, Northumberland.
In 1904 [his father] John H Ridley [aged 55] died.
In 1904 Captain Charles Noel Ridley [aged 19] began his education at Jesus College, Cambridge University where he spent two years.
In 1906 Captain Charles Noel Ridley [aged 21] was commissioned into the army in 1906 and had retired as a Lieutenant in 1914.
In September 1907 Captain Charles Noel Ridley [aged 22] and Daphne Bewicke [aged 20] were married.
On October 1914 Captain Charles Noel Ridley [aged 29] was part of the 7th division that landed in France to join the defence of Ypres having re-joined the army at the outbreak of war.
In January 1915 Captain Charles Noel Ridley [aged 30] was promoted to Captain.
On 7th October 1915 Captain Charles Noel Ridley [aged 30] died at St Omer having been mortally wounded on 29 Sep 1915. He was survived by his wife Daphne Bewicke [aged 28] and their three daughters. "The History of the Northumberland (Hussars) Yeomanry, 1819 – 1919 with Supplement to 1923" Edited by Howard Pease M.A., F.S.A. Printed by Constable & Co. Ltd. London 1924. On page 114 of the volume there is the following reference: September 30th [1915] – Most unfortunately Captain C.N. Ridley was killed, and about fourteen other ranks were wounded, whilst burying about forty men just behind "Gun Trench". He was buried at Longuenesse Souvenir Cemetery, St Omer, France.
Daphne Bewicke: On 10th February 1887 she was born to Calverley Bewicke of Close House, Northumberland in Torquay, Devon. In September 1907 Captain Charles Noel Ridley and she were married. In 1918 Hall Grant Pringle and she were married in Brampton, Cumberland. On 23rd April 1947 she died in Whitby, Yorkshire.
After 7th October 1915. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Memorial and window to Captain Charles Noel Ridley [deceased]
Morpeth Herald 15/10/1915 carries a brief obituary: Capt. Charles Noel Ridley [deceased], of Park End, Northumberland, who went to France with the Northumberland Hussars in October, 1914, died of wounds in France on Oct. 7th.
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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The Scotsman 03/11/1915 reports: "Former Glenalmond Student Dies Of Wounds. Captain Charles Noel Ridley [deceased], Northumberland Hussars , who died on October 7 of wounds , was born on December 24th 1884 and obtained his commission in 1906. He was made Lieutenant in 1911, and retired in May 1914, but re-joined at the outbreak of the war, and became Temporary Captain in January 1915."
In 1918 Hall Grant Pringle and [his former wife] Daphne Bewicke [aged 30] were married in Brampton, Cumberland.
On 23rd April 1947 [his former wife] Daphne Bewicke [aged 60] died in Whitby, Yorkshire.
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Ridley of Park End
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Ridley of Park End
GrandFather: John Matthew Ridley
Father: John H Ridley