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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Archdeacon is in Lords Spritual England.
In 1665 John Palmer [aged 53] was appointed Archdeacon of Northamptonshire.
In 1892 Hemming Robeson was appointed Archdeacon Bristol which post he held until 1904.
Before 1463 Archdeacon George Neville was appointed Archdeacon Carlisle which post he held until 1465.
by 1222 Bishop Ralph de Maidstone was appointed Archdeacon Chester.
In 1556 George Carew [aged 58] was appointed Archdeacon Exeter.
On 24th October 1676 Edward Lake [aged 34] was appointed Archdeacon Exeter.
Before 16th October 1486 Bishop Robert Morton [aged 51] was appointed Archdeacon Winchester.
In 1807 Thomas Grey 4th Baron Walsingham [aged 28] was appointed Archdeacon Winchester.
In 1819 Augustus George Legge [aged 45] was appointed Archdeacon Winchester.
Before March 1163 Bishop Geoffrey Ridel was appointed Archdeacon of Canterbury.
In 1595 Charles Fotherby [aged 46] was appointed Archdeacon of Canterbury and Prebendary of Canterbury.
In 1660 Bishop George Hall [aged 47] was appointed Archdeacon of Canterbury.
In 1670 Bishop Samuel Parker [aged 30] was appointed Archdeacon of Canterbury.
This is a translation of the 'Memoires of Jacques du Clercq', published in 1823 in two volumes, edited by Frederic, Baron de Reissenberg. In his introduction Reissenberg writes: 'Jacques du Clercq tells us that he was born in 1424, and that he was a licentiate in law and a counsellor to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in the castellany of Douai, Lille, and Orchies. It appears that he established his residence at Arras. In 1446, he married the daughter of Baldwin de la Lacherie, a gentleman who lived in Lille. We read in the fifth book of his Memoirs that his father, also named Jacques du Clercq, had married a lady of the Le Camelin family, from Compiègne. His ancestors, always attached to the counts of Flanders, had constantly served them, whether in their councils or in their armies.' The Memoires cover a period of nineteen years beginning in in 1448, ending in in 1467. It appears that the author had intended to extend the Memoirs beyond that date; no doubt illness or death prevented him from carrying out this plan. As Reissenberg writes the 'merit of this work lies in the simplicity of its narrative, in its tone of good faith, and in a certain air of frankness which naturally wins the reader’s confidence.' Du Clercq ranges from events of national and international importance, including events of the Wars of the Roses in England, to simple, everyday local events such as marriages, robberies, murders, trials and deaths, including that of his own father in Book 5; one of his last entries.
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In or before 1173 Seffrid was appointed Archdeacon of Chichester.
On 22nd January 1554 Dean Hugh Weston [aged 49] was collated Archdeacon of Colchester.
In 1517 Bishop Richard Sampson was appointed Archdeacon of Cornwall.
On 17th October 1547 Dean Hugh Weston [aged 42] was appointed Archdeacon of Cornwall.
In 1715 Lancelot Blackburne [aged 56] was appointed Archdeacon of Cornwall.
Before 29th December 1852 Reverend Francis Hodgson [aged 71] was appointed Archdeacon of Derby.
In 1891 Thomas Henry Freer [aged 58] was appointed Archdeacon of Derby.
Around 1371 Archbishop Alexander Neville [aged 30] was appointed Archdeacon of Durham.
In 1691 Dean Robert Booth [aged 29] was appointed Archdeacon of Durham.
Before 16th October 1486 Bishop Robert Morton [aged 51] was appointed Archdeacon of Gloucester Cathedral.
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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In 1503 Bishop Thomas Ruthall [aged 31] was appointed Archdeacon of Gloucester Cathedral, Dean of Salisbury and Chancellor of Cambridge.
In 1539 John Bell was appointed Archdeacon of Gloucester Cathedral.
In 1786 Archdeacon Andrew Burnaby [aged 53] was appointed Archdeacon of Leicester.
Shortly after 17th April 1280 Richard de Swinfield was appointed Archdeacon of London.
By December 1559 Archdeacon John Mullins [aged 39] was appointed Archdeacon of London and Canon at St Paul's Cathedral [Map].
In 1770 Archdeacon Anthony Hamilton [aged 31] was appointed Archdeacon of London.
In 1314 Robert de Baldock was appointed Archdeacon of Middlesex.
On 30th August 1691 Bishop Robert Grove [aged 57] was appointed Archdeacon of Middlesex.
In 1842 Bishop John Lonsdale [aged 53] was appointed Archdeacon of Middlesex.
In 1464 William Say was appointed Archdeacon of Northampton which office he held for life.
On 30th October 1676 Archdeacon William Turner [aged 29] was appointed Archdeacon of Northumberland which office he held until his death in 1685.
Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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On 27th February 1723 Archdeacon Thomas Sharp [aged 29] was collated Archdeacon of Northumberland.
Before 1792 Archdeacon John Sharp [aged 68] was appointed Archdeacon of Northumberland.
On 9th May 1812 Archdeacon Reynold Gideon Bouyer [aged 70] was collated to Archdeacon of Northumberland.
In 1865 George Hans Hamilton [aged 41] was appointed Archdeacon of Northumberland.
In 1200 Bishop Geoffrey Burgh [aged 20] was appointed Archdeacon of Norwich.
In 1385 Bishop Richard Mitford was appointed Archdeacon of Norwich which he held until 1390.
In 1500 Christopher Urswick [aged 52] was appointed Archdeacon of Norwich.
Before March 1870 Venerable Charles Nourse Wodehouse [aged 79] was appointed Archdeacon of Norwich.
In 1493 Bishop Richard Mayew [aged 53] was appointed Archdeacon of Oxford.
In 1504 Christopher Urswick [aged 56] was appointed Archdeacon of Oxford.
Reverend Thomas Raven was appointed Archdeacon of Preston.
In 1660 Archdeacon John Lee was appointed Archdeacon of Rochester.
In 1419 Archbishop John Stafford was appointed Archdeacon of Salisbury which position he held until 1423.
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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In 1438 Adam Moleyns was appointed Archdeacon of Salisbury.
On 22nd May 1766 Archdeacon William Whitworth was appointed Archdeacon of Sarum which office he held for life.
On 9th August 1683 Archdeacon Edward Carter was appointed Archdeacon of St Albans.
In 1576 Bishop John Still [aged 42] was appointed Archdeacon of Sudbury which position he held until 1593.