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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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Bishop Joseph Butler 1692-1752

On 18th May 1692 Bishop Joseph Butler was born in Wantage, Berkshire.

On 26th October 1718 Bishop Joseph Butler [aged 26] was ordained a Deacon by William Talbot [aged 60], Bishop of Salisbury, in his Bishop's Palace, Salisbury

On 21st December 1718 Bishop Joseph Butler [aged 26] was ordained a Priest by William Talbot [aged 60], Bishop of Salisbury, at St James' Church, Piccadilly.

After 21st December 1718 Bishop Joseph Butler [aged 26] became Rector of Stanhope, County Durham [Map].

In 1736 Bishop Joseph Butler [aged 43] became the head chaplain of George II's [aged 52] wife Caroline [aged 52].

On 19th October 1738 Bishop Joseph Butler [aged 46] was elected Bishop of Bristol.

On 3rd December 1738 Bishop Joseph Butler [aged 46] was consecrated Bishop of Bristol at Lambeth Palace [Map].

On 24th May 1740 Bishop Joseph Butler [aged 48] was installed Dean of St Paul's Cathedral.

From 1746 to 1752 Bishop Joseph Butler [aged 53] served as Clerk of the Closet to King George II of Great Britain and Ireland [aged 62].

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Chronicles of the Reigns of Edward I and II Volume 1 Annals of London and Annals of St Paul's

This volume brings together two important medieval chronicles of the reigns of Edward I and Edward II: the Annals of London (Annales Londonienses) and the Annals of St Paul’s (Annales Paulini). Written close to the events they describe, these chronicles offer a vivid contemporary record of English political, military, ecclesiastical and civic life from the late thirteenth to the early fourteenth century. Their particular strength lies in their London perspective, recording not only the affairs of kings, nobles and bishops, but also parliaments, royal proclamations, civic disputes, elections of mayors and sheriffs, executions, tournaments, religious ceremonies, fires, floods, disturbances and the everyday concerns of the capital. The chronicles cover some of the most dramatic events of the period, including the wars of Edward I, conflict with Scotland, the turbulent reign of Edward II, the rise and fall of Piers Gaveston and the Despensers, the rebellion of Thomas of Lancaster, Queen Isabella’s invasion of England, the deposition of Edward II, and the accession of Edward III. The Annales Paulini, associated with St Paul’s Cathedral, is particularly rich in detailed observations of London and its clergy and citizens. An essential primary source for students and readers interested in medieval England, London history, Edward I, Edward II, Edward III, the Scottish wars, medieval politics, and ecclesiastical history, this volume provides an unusually immediate view of a kingdom undergoing profound political upheaval.

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Before 9th October 1750 Bishop Joseph Butler [aged 58] was translated to Bishop of Durham.

On 9th October 1750 Bishop Joseph Butler [aged 58] was enthroned Bishop of Durham by proxy.

After 1752. Durham Cathedral [Map]. Memorial to Bishop Joseph Butler [aged 59].

On 16th June 1752 Bishop Joseph Butler [aged 60] died unmarried at Rosemead House Kingsmead Square Bath, Somerset. He was buried at Bristol Cathedral [Map].