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Westminster Chronicle of King Richard II, 1381-1394

The Westminster Chronicle is one of the most vivid and important narrative sources for the reign of Richard II. Written by an anonymous chronicler closely connected with Westminster Abbey, it covers the years 1381 to 1394, from the Peasants’ Revolt to the political tensions, court ceremonies, diplomatic negotiations, royal progresses, and public crises of Richard’s later reign. Rich in detail the chronicle records major events such as the conflicts between the King and Lords Appellant, King and the City of London, negotiations with France and Scotland, the death and funeral of Queen Anne of Bohemia, the illness of Charles VI of France, and the changing fortunes of leading nobles including John of Gaunt, Thomas of Gloucester, Robert de Vere, and the Earl of Arundel. The Chronicle offers readers a remarkable window into late fourteenth-century England, combining political observation, courtly spectacle, urban drama, ecclesiastical affairs, and moral judgement. It is an essential source for anyone interested in medieval monarchy, London, Westminster, and the troubled reign of Richard II.

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Ruthyn, Denbighshire, North East Wales, British Isles

Ruthyn is in Denbighshire.

See: Castle Street, Ruthyn, Clwyd Hall Ruthin, Ruthin Castle [Map].

In 1268 John Grey 2nd Baron Grey of Wilton was born to Reginald Grey 1st Baron Grey of Wilton [aged 28] at Ruthyn. He married 1. before 1291 Maud Basset Baroness Grey Wilton, daughter of Ralph Basset and Margaret Somery Baroness Basset Drayton, and had issue 2. before 28th October 1323 Anne Ferrers Baroness Grey Wilton.

Around 1325 Johanna Grey was born to Roger Grey 1st Baron Grey Ruthyn [aged 35] and Elizabeth Hastings Baroness Grey Ruthyn [aged 30] at Ruthyn.

On 6th March 1353 Roger Grey 1st Baron Grey Ruthyn [aged 63] died at Ruthyn. His son Reginald [aged 31] succeeded 2nd Baron Grey of Ruthyn.

On 20th April 1396 Alianore Strange Baroness Grey Ruthyn [aged 65] died at Ruthyn.

In 1448 Elizabeth Grey was born to Edmund Grey 1st Earl Kent [aged 31] and Katherine Percy [aged 24] in Ruthyn. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Edward III of England. Coefficient of inbreeding 1.66%. She married her half second cousin Robert Greystoke, son of Ralph Greystoke 5th Baron Greystoke and Elizabeth Fitzhugh Baroness Greystoke, and had issue.

On 3rd September 1448 Joan Astley Baroness Grey Ruthyn [aged 82] died in Ruthyn.

Around 1450 Anne Grey Baroness Grey Wilton was born to Edmund Grey 1st Earl Kent [aged 33] and Katherine Percy [aged 26] in Ruthyn. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Edward III of England. Coefficient of inbreeding 1.66%. She married in or before 1469 her half third cousin John Grey 8th Baron Grey of Wilton, son of Reginald Grey 7th Baron Grey of Wilton and Tacine Beaufort Baroness Grey Wilton, and had issue.

On 18th July 1472 Elizabeth Grey [aged 24] died in Ruthyn.

Castle Street, Ruthyn, Denbighshire, North East Wales, British Isles

Nantclwyd y Dre, Castle Street, Ruthyn, Denbighshire, North East Wales, British Isles

On 6th November 1528 Dean Gabriel Goodman was born to Edward Goodman at Nantclwyd y Dre.

Clwyd Hall Ruthin, Ruthyn, Denbighshire, North East Wales, British Isles

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The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel Volume 1 Chapters 1-60 1307-1342

The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel offer one of the most vivid and immediate accounts of 14th-century Europe, written by a knight who lived through the events he describes, and experienced some of them first hand. Covering the early decades of the Hundred Years’ War, this remarkable chronicle follows the campaigns of Edward III of England, the politics of France and the Low Countries, and the shifting alliances that shaped medieval warfare. Unlike later historians, Jean le Bel writes with a strong sense of eyewitness authenticity, drawing on personal experience and the testimony of fellow soldiers. His narrative captures not only battles and sieges, but also the realities of military life, diplomacy, and the ideals of chivalry that governed noble society. A key source for Jean Froissart, Le Bel’s chronicle stands on its own as a compelling and insightful work, at once historical record and literary achievement. This translation builds on the 1905 edition published in French by Jules Viard, adding extensive translations from other sources Rymer's Fœdera, the Chronicles of Adam Murimuth, William Nangis, Walter of Guisborough, a Bourgeois of Valenciennes, Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke and Richard Lescot to enrich the original text and Viard's notes.

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On 3rd July 1927 Marah Bond Robinson [aged 66] died at Clwyd Hall Ruthin.

Ruthin Castle, Ruthyn, Denbighshire, North East Wales, British Isles [Map]

See Castles in Denbighshire.

The River Clwyd rises 8km north-west Corwen, Denbighshire [Map] from where it flows past Ruthin Castle [Map], Denbigh [Map], St Asaph [Map] to Rhuddlan Castle [Map], from where the remaining 4km were canalised when the castle wads constructed, entering the Irish Sea at Rhyl [Map].

Around 1317 Juliane Grey was born to Roger Grey 1st Baron Grey Ruthyn [aged 27] and Elizabeth Hastings Baroness Grey Ruthyn [aged 22] at Ruthin Castle [Map]. She married her fourth cousin once removed John Talbot and had issue.

Annals of Kings Richard II and Henry IV. At this time, Owain Glyndŵr, having gathered his Welshmen, laid waste the lands of Lord Reginald Grey [aged 40], who was then staying in the castle of Ruthin [Map]. Thinking that Glyndŵr was nearby, Grey went out with a very small force, believing that he could capture the said Owain and subdue him with little difficulty. But things turned out very differently from what he had hoped, for when they joined battle, Lord Grey was captured, and many on his side were killed. This misfortune raised the Welsh into pride and increased their madness, as will appear in what follows.

Per hoc tempus, Owenus Glendor, congregatis suis Wallicis, vastavit terras Domini Reginaldi Grey, qui in Castro de Rythyn eo tempore morabatur; qui, putans eum adesse, cum manu permodica exivit, ræestimans se posse capere dictum Owenum, et levi negotio subjugare, Sed longe aliter evenit quam speraverat; nam cum manus conseruissent, Dominus de Grey captus est, et de parte sua plurimi interfecti Quod infortunium Wallicos extulit in superbiam, et eorum auxit insaniam, ut in sequentibus apparebit.

In 1872 William Cornwallis-West [aged 36] and Mary "Patsy" Fitzpatrick [aged 16] were married. He was more than twice her age - the marriage arranged to avoid a scandal. They lived at Ruthin Castle [Map]. The difference in their ages was 20 years.

On 28th June 1873 Mary Theresa "Daisy" Cornwallis-West was born to William Cornwallis-West [aged 38] and Mary "Patsy" Fitzpatrick [aged 17] at Ruthin Castle [Map].