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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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William Harold Cubley is in Painters.
On 9th October 1816 William Harold Cubley was born at Heanor, Derbyshire [Map].
1850. William Harold Cubley (age 33). Self-portrait.
Around 1850. William Harold Cubley (age 33). "Flint's Dockyard, Newark".
1888. William Harold Cubley (age 71). "The Chapel, Haddon Hall, Derbyshire [Map]".
1888. William Harold Cubley (age 71). "The Terrace, Haddon Hall, Derbyshire [Map]".
Around 1890. William Harold Cubley (age 73). "The Keep, Newark Castle, Nottinghamshire [Map]".
Around 1890. William Harold Cubley (age 73). "Newark Castle, Nottinghamshire [Map]".
William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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Around 1890. William Harold Cubley (age 73). "Newark Castle, Nottinghamshire [Map], with Sebastopol Cannon".
Around 1890. William Harold Cubley (age 73). "Dorothy Vernon's Doorway, Haddon Hall, Derbyshire [Map]".
1896. William Harold Cubley (age 79). "The Crypt, Knaresborough Castle [Map]".
On 10th August 1896 William Harold Cubley (age 79) died at Bryndu, Llanberis [Map] whilst on a painting trip in Wales. He was buried at Newark-on-Trent Cemetery.