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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Biography of Richard Myddelton 1726-1795

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In 1726 Richard Myddelton was born to [his father] John Myddelton (age 41).

In 1747 [his father] John Myddelton (age 62) died.

In 1761 Richard Myddelton (age 35) and Elizabeth Rushout (age 31) were married.

1762. Francis Cotes (age 35). Portrait of Richard Myddelton (age 36).

Around 1764 [his son] Richard Myddelton was born to Richard Myddelton (age 38) and [his wife] Elizabeth Rushout (age 34).

On 13th January 1770 [his daughter] Charlotte Myddelton was born to Richard Myddelton (age 44) and [his wife] Elizabeth Rushout (age 40). She married 24th December 1801 Robert Myddelton-Biddulph and had issue.

Around 1772 [his daughter] Maria Myddelton was born to Richard Myddelton (age 46) and [his wife] Elizabeth Rushout (age 42). She married before 1852 Frederick West, son of John West 2nd Earl De La Warr.

In 1772 [his wife] Elizabeth Rushout (age 42) died.

In or before 1778 [his daughter] Harriet Myddelton was born to Richard Myddelton (age 51) and [his future wife] Maria Lloyd.

In 1778 Richard Myddelton (age 52) and Maria Lloyd were married.

Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes

Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.

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On 14th March 1788 [his wife] Maria Lloyd died.

On 12th March 1789 Richard Myddelton (age 63) and Euphemia Crawford of Pall Mall were married.

In March 1795 Richard Myddelton (age 69) died. His son Richard Myddelton (age 31) inherited Chirk Castle [Map].

On 24th December 1801 [his son-in-law] Robert Myddelton-Biddulph (age 40) and [his daughter] Charlotte Myddelton (age 31) were married. She the heiress of her father Richard Myddelton and brother [his son] Richard Myddelton by which she and her husband inherited Chirk Castle [Map].