Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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Around 1388 Bishop Thomas Brunce was born.
In 1429 Bishop Thomas Brunce [aged 41] was elected Bishop of Chichester although Bishop Simon Sydenham was awared the position.
On 21st February 1435 Bishop Thomas Brunce [aged 47] was elected Bishop of Rochester.
On 1st May 1435 Bishop Thomas Brunce [aged 47] was consecrated Bishop of Rochester.
On 21st September 1437 Bishop Thomas Brunce [aged 49] was collated to Bishop of Norwich.
Chronicle of Gregory. 30th April 1439. And the laste day of Aprylle deyde the Erle of Warwyke [aged 57] at Roone [Map]. Ande the same year the Cardynalle Archebyschoppe of Yorke [aged 59], the Byschoppe of Northewyche [aged 51], the Byschoppe of Syn Davys and many othyr docters, and the Duke of Northefolke [aged 23], the Erle of Stafford [aged 36], the lord Bowcer, and the Lord Hungerforde [aged 39], with a grete mayny, wente unto Calys; and they hadde the Duke of Orlyaunce [aged 44] with them for to trete of pes by twyne Ingelonde and Fraunce. And there mette with them the grete lordys of Fraunce, that is to wyte, of spyrytualle and temporalle, the Archebyschoppe of Raynys [aged 59], whythe many moo byschoppys, the Erle of Wendon [aged 63], a the Bastarde of Orlyaunce [aged 36], and many othyr lordys of Fraunce; and thedyr come the Byschoppe of Spayne and of Colayne, and many moo othyr dyvers contreys that com fro the Counselle of Basylle.
On 6th December 1445 Bishop Thomas Brunce [aged 57] died.