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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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Beatrice Parsons 1869-1955

Beatrice Parsons. "The Rookery, Aston Clinton".

Beatrice Parsons. "Rhododendron and Bluebells, Oxhey Grange".

Beatrice Parsons. "Rose Garden, The Lodge, Isle of Wight".

In 1869 Beatrice Parsons was born in Peckham, Surrey. She attended the Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls and studied at King's College London, before attending the Royal Academy Schools, where she won three prizes.

1894. Beatrice Parsons [aged 25]. "The Goldfish Bowl".

1897-1899 Beatrice Parsons [aged 28]. "The Annuciation".

Around 1900. Beatrice Parsons [aged 31]. "The dovecote at Pleasuance, Overstrand, Norfolk".

Around 1900. Beatrice Parsons [aged 31]. "January in Algiers".

Around 1900. Beatrice Parsons [aged 31]. "Cromer, from th East".

1939. Beatrice Parsons [aged 70]. "The Rose Garden".

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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 1955 Beatrice Parsons [aged 86] died.