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 1870 Edward Reginald Frampton was born.
1912. Edward Reginald Frampton (age 42). "Isabella and the Pot of Basil".
Around 1913. Edward Reginald Frampton (age 43). "A Madonna of Brittany".
Around 1915. Edward Reginald Frampton (age 45). "La Madonna di Promessa" i.e. "Our Lady of Promise". According to Vallance the tower in Our Lady of Promise is 'a fairly literal rendering of the south-west tower of Rouen Cathedral, universally known as the 'Tour de Beurre' because it was erected either with 'the proceeds of market dues on the sale of butter' or with 'the money paid for indulgences to eat butter during Lent'. He might also have observed that the compositions of both pictures are indebted to Jan van Eyck's well-known drawing of St Barbara in the Museum at Antwerp. In this the Saint is seen seated in front of a Gothic tower that is being built to serve as the prison in which she is to be incarcerated by her father to protect her from the attention of importunate suitors.
1920 to 1922. Edward Reginald Frampton (age 50). "A Pearl".
Around 1920. Edward Reginald Frampton (age 50). "Brittany: 1914".
1920. Edward Reginald Frampton (age 50). "Elaine, the Lady of Shallott".
On 4th November 1923 Edward Reginald Frampton (age 53) died.