Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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Strelley, Nottinghamshire is in Nottinghamshire.
Around 1360 Richard Stanhope was born at Strelley, Nottinghamshire. He married (1) before 1401 Johanna Staveley and had issue (2) 1425 Maud Cromwell, daughter of Ralph Cromwell 2nd Baron Cromwell, and had issue.
In 1397 Robert Strelley was born to Nicholas Strelley and Elizabeth Pierrepont at Strelley, Nottinghamshire. He married (1) before 1409 Agnes Stanhope (2) before March 1424 Joan Francis.
In 1430 Robert Strelley (age 33) died at Strelley, Nottinghamshire.
In 1450 Joyce Strelley was born to Robert Strelley (age 27) and Isabel Kempe at Strelley, Nottinghamshire.
Around 1450 Nicholas Strelley was born to Robert Strelley (age 27) and Isabel Kempe at Strelley, Nottinghamshire. He married before 12th June 1491 Katherine West, daughter of Richard West 7th Baron De La Warr 4th Baron West and Katherine Hungerford Baroness De La Warr Baroness West, and had issue.
Around 1480 Nicholas Strelley was born to Nicholas Strelley (age 30) and Katherine West (age 20) at Strelley, Nottinghamshire. He married (1) Ellen Gresley (2) Isabel Spencer and had issue (3) Sarah Digby.
Around 1486 Ellen Gresley was born to Thomas Gresley (age 30) at Strelley, Nottinghamshire. She married Nicholas Strelley.
On 12th June 1491 Nicholas Strelley (age 41) died at Strelley, Nottinghamshire.
In 1528 Anthony Strelley was born to Nicholas Strelley (age 48) and Isabel Spencer (age 32) at Strelley, Nottinghamshire.
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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Around May 1533 Sanchia Willoughby (age 81) died at Strelley, Nottinghamshire. She was buried at All Saints' Church, Strelley [Map].