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 1283 Bishop John Kirkby was elected Bishop of Rochester, but the Archbishop of Canterbury, John Peckham, opposed the appointment and Kirkby did not become bishop there.
On 26th July 1283 Bishop John Kirkby was elected Bishop of Ely.
Annals of Dunstable. The abbot of Westminster1, then treasurer of the lord king, died almost suddenly; because of his austerity, he was little lamented by his convent. And in the office of treasurer succeeded him lord John of Kirkby, who for a long time had been vice-chancellor of the lord king.
Abbas de Westmonasterio Londoniæ, tunc domini regis thesaurarius, obiit, quasi repente; propter austeritatem parum planctus a conventu suo. Et successit ei in officio thesaurarii dominus Johannes de Kyrkeby, qui diu fuit vicecancellarius domini regis.
Note 1. Richard of Ware, died 8th December 1283.
In January 1284 Bishop John Kirkby was appointed Lord High Treasurer.
On 22nd September 1286 Bishop John Kirkby was consecrated Bishop of Ely.
On 24th December 1286 Bishop John Kirkby was enthroned Bishop of Ely.
On 26th March 1290 Bishop John Kirkby died. He was buried at Ely Cathedral [Map].