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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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George Oxenden 1651-1703

Paternal Family Tree: Oxenden

In or before 1641 [his father] Henry Oxenden 1st Baronet [aged 26] and [his mother] Elizabeth Meredith were married.

In October 1651 George Oxenden was born to Henry Oxenden 1st Baronet [aged 37] and Elizabeth Meredith.

In 1659 [his mother] Elizabeth Meredith died.

On 8th July 1667 George Oxenden [aged 15] was admitted at Trinity Hall, Cambridge University as a scholar. He became a Fellow in 1671 and was awarded LLB in 1673, MA in 1675 and LLD in 1679.

In 1684 George Oxenden [aged 32] became Regius Professor of Civil Law at Cambridge.

In 1686 [his father] Henry Oxenden 1st Baronet [aged 72] died. His son [his brother] James [aged 44] succeeded 2nd Baronet Oxenden of Dene in Kent.

In 1689 George Oxenden [aged 37] was appointed Master of Trinity Hall, Cambridge University.

On 10th July 1690 [his son] Henry Oxenden 4th Baronet was born to George Oxenden [aged 38] and [his wife] Elizabeth Dixwell. He married 27th July 1712 Anne Holloway Lady Oxenden.

10th July 1690 10th July 1690 George Oxenden [aged 38] and Elizabeth Dixwell were married.

On 26th October 1694 [his son] George Oxenden 5th Baronet was born to George Oxenden [aged 43] and [his wife] Elizabeth Dixwell. He married May 1720 Elizabeth Dunch Lady Oxenden and had issue.

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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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In 1695 George Oxenden [aged 43] was elected MP Cambridge University which seat he held until 1698 when he stood unsuccessfully.

On 21st February 1703 George Oxenden [aged 51] died.

Ancestors of George Oxenden 1651-1703

Grandfather: James Oxenden of Deane

Father: Henry Oxenden 1st Baronet

Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Nevinson of Eastry in Kent

Grandmother: Margaret Nevinson

George Oxenden

Grandfather: William Meredith 1st Baronet

Mother: Elizabeth Meredith

Great x 1 Grandfather: Francis Barker

Grandmother: Susannah Barker of London Lady Meredith