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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St Peter and St Paul's Church, Rock is in Rock, Worcestershire, Churches in Worcestershire.
1100. St Peter and St Paul's Church, Rock [Map]. Herefordshire School of Carving. It was commissioned around 1150 by Roger Tosny. The nave and chancel are Norman but the south aisle and tower date from 1510. Restorations were carried out in 1861, 1881 and early in 20th Century.
Roger Tosny: Roger Tosny and Ida aka Gertrude Hainault were married. Around 1104 he was born to Raoul Tosny and Adelise Northumbria at Flamstead, Hertfordshire. On 29th September 1157 Roger Tosny died at Flamstead, Hertfordshire.
1200. St Peter and St Paul's Church, Rock [Map]. Norman Font.
1200. St Peter and St Paul's Church, Rock [Map]. Carvings of the Herefordshire School of Carving.
1200. St Peter and St Paul's Church, Rock [Map]. The North Door.
Around 1400. St Peter and St Paul's Church, Rock [Map]. Memorial slab of Richard Smith, the last of the Carthusian Rectors.
After 1840. St Peter and St Paul's Church, Rock [Map]. Memorial to Reverend Henry William Hill, Rector for twenty-eight years.
After 18th March 1853. St Peter and St Paul's Church, Rock [Map]. Memorial slab of Henry Lingen and his family.
After 6th March 1857. St Peter and St Paul's Church, Rock [Map]. Memorial to Leopold Reiss (deceased) and Caroline m Reiss (age 43).
Caroline m Reiss: Around 1814 she was born. Before 9th June 1833 Leopold Reiss and she were married. In 1841 Leopold Reiss and Caroline m Reiss lived at Crumpsall Crescent, Crumpsall, Manchester. On 10th January 1893 she died at Swyncombe, Henley-on-Thames.
After 4th March 1864. St Peter and St Paul's Church, Rock [Map]. Memorial to George Adney of Harley Towers.
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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After 1869. St Peter and St Paul's Church, Rock [Map]. Record of the Resoration of 1861.
1900. St Peter and St Paul's Church, Rock [Map]. Reredos.
After 1st October 1915. St Peter and St Paul's Church, Rock [Map]. Memorial to Bombadier Frederick Charles Bird of the Royal Field Artillery who was killed during the landings at Sulva Bay.
After January 1946. St Peter and St Paul's Church, Rock [Map]. Memorial to Mabel Mawson, Founder and President of the Rcok Women's Institute.