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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Bishop of Bristol is in Bishop. See Bristol Cathedral [Map].
On 18th November 1554 Bishop John Holyman (age 59) was consecrated Bishop of Bristol.
On 13th November 1589 Bishop Richard Fletcher (age 44) was elected Bishop of Bristol.
On 14th December 1589 Bishop Richard Fletcher (age 44) was consecrated Bishop of Bristol.
In 1623 Bishop Robert Wright (age 63) was appointed Bishop of Bristol.
On 10th February 1633 Bishop George Coke (age 62) was consecrated Bishop of Bristol.
On 12th August 1684 Bishop John Lake (age 60) was translated to Bishop of Bristol.
In 1685 Bishop Jonathan Trelawny 3rd Baronet (age 34) was appointed Bishop of Bristol.
Before 1734 Bishop Charles Cecil (age 38) was appointed Bishop of Bristol.
On 19th October 1738 Bishop Joseph Butler (age 46) was elected Bishop of Bristol.
On 3rd December 1738 Bishop Joseph Butler (age 46) was consecrated Bishop of Bristol at Lambeth Palace [Map].
In 1782 Bishop Lewis Bagot (age 41) was appointed Bishop of Bristol.
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 1783 Bishop Christopher Wilson (age 69) was appointed Bishop of Bristol which position he held until his death in 1792.
On 3rd June 1793 Bishop Spencer Madan (age 64) was consecrated Bishop of Bristol.
On 11th May 1794 Bishop Reginald Courtenay (age 52) was consecrated as Bishop of Bristol.
In 1803 Bishop George Pelham (age 36) was consecrated Bishop of Bristol.
In 1820 Bishop John Kaye (age 36) was appointed Bishop of Bristol.
In 1834 Bishop Joseph Allen (age 64) was appointed Bishop of Bristol.