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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Albert Way is in Antiquaries.
In 1801 [his father] Lewis Way (age 28) and [his mother] Mary Drewe were married. They had nine children: three sons and six daughters.
On 23rd June 1805 Albert Way was born to [his father] Lewis Way (age 33) and [his mother] Mary Drewe at Bath, Somerset [Map].
In 1839 Albert Way (age 33) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In 1840 [his father] Lewis Way (age 67) died.
In 1842 Albert Way (age 36) was appointed Director of the Society of Antiquaries of London which position he held until 1846.
In 1843 Albert Way (age 37) and Charles Roach Smith were appointed Joint Honourary Secretary of the British Archaeological Association.
Nænia Cornubiæ by William Borlase Introductory Preface. To John Evans, Esq., F.R.S., to Sir Edward Smirke, and to the Society of Antiquaries, the author is indebted for permission to reproduce drawings from their works; while to the Rev. Canon Greenwell (age 51), of Durham, F.S.A., and to Albert Way (age 66), Esq., F.S.A., he must express his especial thanks for their goodness in replying to several troublesome Antiquarian queries.
On 22nd March 1874 Albert Way (age 68) died.