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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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Judges Robes

Judges Robes is in Clothing.

On 17th December 1419 William Gascoigne [aged 69] died at Gawthorpe Hall [Map]. He was buried at All Saints Church Harewood [Map] with his wife Elizabeth Mowbray. He in judges robes with a gypciere. She wearing an elaborate Crespine Headress.

Elizabeth Mowbray: In 1350 she was born to Alexander Mowbray. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. Before 1396 William Gascoigne and she were married. In 1396 she died.

On 1st July 1638 Edward Mosley [aged 68] died unmarried. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Rolleston on Dove [Map]. In his will, dated 16 December 1637, he made generous charitable bequests in both Rolleston and London. His entire estate, worth over £3,000 a year, was inherited by his nephew, Edward Mosley [aged 22].

Monument to Edward Mosley at St Mary's Church, Rolleston on Dove [Map]. He dressed in judges robes. Corinthian Columns. Stuart Period.

Edward Mosley 1st Baronet: In 1616 he was born to Rowland Mosley . On 10th July 1640 Edward Mosley 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Mosley of Rolleston in Staffordshire. In 1657 he died. His son Edward succeeded 2nd Baronet Mosley of Rolleston in Staffordshire.