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Chronicles of the Reigns of Edward I and II Volume 1 Annals of London and Annals of St Paul's

This volume brings together two important medieval chronicles of the reigns of Edward I and Edward II: the Annals of London (Annales Londonienses) and the Annals of St Paul’s (Annales Paulini). Written close to the events they describe, these chronicles offer a vivid contemporary record of English political, military, ecclesiastical and civic life from the late thirteenth to the early fourteenth century. Their particular strength lies in their London perspective, recording not only the affairs of kings, nobles and bishops, but also parliaments, royal proclamations, civic disputes, elections of mayors and sheriffs, executions, tournaments, religious ceremonies, fires, floods, disturbances and the everyday concerns of the capital. The chronicles cover some of the most dramatic events of the period, including the wars of Edward I, conflict with Scotland, the turbulent reign of Edward II, the rise and fall of Piers Gaveston and the Despensers, the rebellion of Thomas of Lancaster, Queen Isabella’s invasion of England, the deposition of Edward II, and the accession of Edward III. The Annales Paulini, associated with St Paul’s Cathedral, is particularly rich in detailed observations of London and its clergy and citizens. An essential primary source for students and readers interested in medieval England, London history, Edward I, Edward II, Edward III, the Scottish wars, medieval politics, and ecclesiastical history, this volume provides an unusually immediate view of a kingdom undergoing profound political upheaval.

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St Peter's Church, Elmton, Amber Valley, Derbyshire, North-Central England, British Isles [Map]

St Peter's Church, Elmton is in Elmton, Derbyshire, Churches in Derbyshire.

Commorative plaque to Jedidiah Buxon, a self-taught mathematical genius who addressed the Royal Society and who was born at Elmton, Derbyshire and who was buried in the churchyard at St Peter's Church, Elmton [Map].

The first church [Map] at Elmton was a wooden Anglo-Saxon church commissioned by King Sweyn Cilt who owned the manor bwteen 979-1017. The Domesday entry for 'Helmetune' mentions a church and a priest. At the time of King Hnery II the church was given by Ralph Deincourt to Thurgarton Priory, Nottinghamshire, who provided a vicar.

A second church at Elmton was built in 1550 and was described as 'a very large and spaciouos structure with a steeple and tower in the centre and three aisles.' By the 1750's the church had badly decayed and need to be pulled dow and rebuilt. An estimate of £1,288 was given to rebuild the church in its present form.

St Peter's Church, Elmton [Map] was completed in 1771, of simple Georgian style, consisting of a nave, chancel, and bell towe.r

Memorial at St Peter's Church, Elmton [Map] to brothers William Milnes, died of wounds, 15th May 1918, aged 26, Thomas Milnes, killed in action, 11th March 1917 aged 23, and Joseph Milnes, killed in action 1st July 1917, aged 27.