Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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MP Lincolnshire is in Member Parliament.
In 1539 John Heneage (age 54) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1545 Robert Tyrwhitt Master (age 42) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1614 Peregrine Bertie (age 30) was appointed MP Lincolnshire.
In 1614 George Manners 7th Earl of Rutland (age 34) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1625 John Wray 2nd Baronet (age 38) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1626 William Armine 1st Baronet (age 32) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1628 William Armine 1st Baronet (age 34) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1628 John Wray 2nd Baronet (age 41) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In April 1640 Edward Hussey 1st Baronet (age 54) was elected MP Lincolnshire in the Short Parliament.
In April 1640 John Wray 2nd Baronet (age 53) was elected MP Lincolnshire during the Short Parliament.
In November 1640 John Wray 2nd Baronet (age 53) was elected MP Lincolnshire during the Long Parliament.
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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In 1653 Richard Cust 1st Baronet (age 30) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1654 John Wray 3rd Baronet (age 34) was elected MP Lincolnshire during the First Protectorate Parliament.
In 1685 Thomas Hussey 2nd Baronet (age 46) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1689 Thomas Hussey 2nd Baronet (age 50) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1690 Thomas Hussey 2nd Baronet (age 51) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1695 Thomas Hussey 2nd Baronet (age 56) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1699 Thomas Willoughby 1st Baron Middleton (age 26) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1708 Peregrine Bertie 2nd Duke Ancaster and Kesteven (age 21) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1727 Thomas Lumley-Saunderson 3rd Earl Scarborough (age 36) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1761 Brownlow Bertie 5th Duke Ancaster and Kesteven (age 31) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1796 Gilbert Heathcote 4th Baronet (age 22) was appointed MP Lincolnshire.
William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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In 1802 Charles Chaplin (age 42) was elected MP Lincolnshire which seat he held until his death in 1816.
In 1816 William Cust (age 28) was elected MP Lincolnshire.