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Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans

Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.

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Bishop Ireland

Bishop Ireland is in Lords Spiritual Ireland.

Bishop of Clogher

In 1603 Bishop George Montgomery [aged 34] was appointed Bishop of Raphoe, Bishop of Clogher and Bishop of Derry; the first Protestant Bishop.

On 17th May 1782 Bishop John Hotham 9th Baronet [aged 46] was translated to Bishop of Clogher.

On 30th December 1797 Bishop John Porter was translated to Bishop of Clogher.

Bishop of Clonfert and Kilmacduagh

In 1664 Bishop William Bailie was appointed Bishop of Clonfert and Kilmacduagh.

Bishop of Derry

In 1603 Bishop George Montgomery [aged 34] was appointed Bishop of Raphoe, Bishop of Clogher and Bishop of Derry; the first Protestant Bishop.

In 1666 Bishop Robert Mossum [aged 49] was appointed Bishop of Derry.

In 1747 Bishop William Barnard [aged 50] was appointed Bishop of Derry.

Bishop of Down and Connor

On 27th January 1661 Bishop Jeremy Taylor [aged 48] was consecrated Bishop of Down and Connor.

In 1699 Bishop William Smyth [aged 34] was appointed Bishop of Down and Connor.

Bishop of Dromore

Before 1683 Bishop Essex Digby was appointed Bishop of Dromore.

In 1780 Archbishop William Beresford 1st Baron Decies [aged 36] was appointed Bishop of Dromore.

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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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In 1782 Bishop Thomas Percy [aged 52] was appointed Bishop of Dromore.

Bishop of Ferns and Leighlin

On 19th April 1761 Bishop Charles Jackson was consecrated Bishop of Ferns and Leighlin.

On 7th September 1772 Bishop Joseph Bourke 3rd Earl of Mayo [aged 36] was elected Bishop of Ferns and Leighlin.

On 11th October 1772 Bishop Joseph Bourke 3rd Earl of Mayo [aged 36] was consecrated Bishop of Ferns and Leighlin at St Thomas' Abbey by Archbishop John Cradock [aged 64].

Bishop of Kildare

On 22nd September 1705 Prebendary Welbore Ellis [aged 54] was appointed Bishop of Kildare with the deanery of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin in commendam.

In 1765 Bishop Charles Jackson was translated to Bishop of Kildare.

Bishop of Killaloe

On 27th January 1661 Bishop Edward Worth [aged 41] was consecrated as Bishop of Killaloe at St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin.

On 12th June 1713 Bishop Thomas Vesey 1st Baronet [aged 45] was appointed Bishop of Killaloe.

Bishop of Limerick

On 20th March 1664 Bishop William Fuller [aged 56] was consecrated Bishop of Limerick at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin [Map].

Bishop Richard Mór Burgh was appointed Bishop of Limerick.

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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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Bishop Richard Óge Burgh was appointed Bishop of Limerick.

Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe

On 11th January 1673 Dean John Vesey [aged 34] was elected Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe.

On 22nd December 1673 Bishop John Vesey [aged 35] was consecrated Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe.

Bishop of Meath

In 1610 Bishop George Montgomery [aged 41] was appointed Bishop of Meath.

On 18th September 1705 Bishop William Moreton [aged 64] was appointed Bishop of Meath.

On 22nd September 1705 Bishop Welbore Ellis [aged 54] was translated to Bishop of Meath, with a seat on the Irish privy council.

Bishop of Ossory

In 1714 Bishop Thomas Vesey 1st Baronet [aged 46] was elected Bishop of Ossory in which position he remained for life.

On 22nd October 1779 Bishop John Hotham 9th Baronet [aged 43] was elected Bishop of Ossory.

On 14th November 1779 Bishop John Hotham 9th Baronet [aged 43] was consecrated Bishop of Ossory at St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin by Archbishop Robert Fowler [aged 54] assisted by Bishop Charles Jackson and Bishop Joseph Bourke 3rd Earl of Mayo [aged 43].

In 1782 Archbishop William Beresford 1st Baron Decies [aged 38] was appointed Bishop of Ossory.

Bishop of Raphoe

In 1603 Bishop George Montgomery [aged 34] was appointed Bishop of Raphoe, Bishop of Clogher and Bishop of Derry; the first Protestant Bishop.

In 1713 Bishop Philip Twysden was elected Bishop of Raphoe.

In 1744 Bishop William Barnard [aged 47] was appointed Bishop of Raphoe.

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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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On 29th March 1747 Bishop Philip Twysden [aged 34] was consecrated Bishop of Raphoe at St Michan's Church, Dublin.