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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Archibald Keightley Nicholson is in Stained Glass Window Makers.
On 28th March 1871 Archibald Keightley Nicholson was born.
After 9th November 1911. Memorial window to Henry Hall Scott [deceased] at the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Lesbury [Map] by Archibald Keightley Nicholson [age 40].
After 1st July 1916. Memorial plaque and window showing Saint George to Captain George Henry Hall Scott [deceased] at the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Lesbury [Map] by Archibald Keightley Nicholson [age 45] .
On 25th February 1937 Archibald Keightley Nicholson [age 65] died.
Window at the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Lesbury [Map] by Archibald Keightley Nicholson showing Joan of Arc at the Siege of Orléans.
