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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Charles Eamer Kempe is in Stained Glass Window Makers.
On 29th June 1837 Charles Eamer Kempe was born to [his father] Nathaniel Kemp (age 78).
On 16th May 1843 [his father] Nathaniel Kemp (age 84) died.
St Mary the Virgin Church, Edelsborough [Map]. Stained glass window in the Chancel made in 1901 by Charles Eamer Kempe (age 63) as indicated by his motif of a wheatsheaf, aka garb, bottom left, which also appears on the Kempe armorial. The window depicts St Peterm Virgin and Child, Sy Nicholas i.e. the Natvitiy, Kings, Bishop William Waynflete, and is dedicated to the Revered Augustus Frederick Birch, who was vicar at the time of the 1867 restoration.
On 29th April 1907 Charles Eamer Kempe (age 69) died.
The majority of the windows at Clumber Chapel [Map] were designed by Charles Eamer Kempe.
GrandFather: George Kemp
Father: Nathaniel Kemp