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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Convention Parliament is in 1660-1684 Restoration.
On 25th April 1660...
Thomas Thynne [aged 50] was elected MP Hindon.
Henry Carey 4th Viscount Falkland [aged 26] was elected MP Oxfordshire.
Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne [aged 29] was elected MP Derbyshire.
John Glynne [aged 58] was elected MP Caernarfonshire.
William Glynne 1st Baronet [aged 22] was elected MP Caernarfon.
Francis Godolphin [aged 54] was elected MP Heytesbury.
Richard Jennings [aged 41] was elected MP St Albans.
In 1659 John Bernard 2nd Baronet [aged 28] was elected MP Huntingdon in the Convention Parliament.
In 1660 John Carew 3rd Baronet [aged 24] was elected MP Cornwall during the Convention Parliament.
In 1660 Edward Hungerford [aged 27] was elected MP Chippenham during the Convention Parliament.
In 1660 Robert Pierrepont [aged 23] was elected MP Nottingham after the selected candidate John Hutchinson was evicted as a regicide.
In 1660 William Willoughby 6th Baron Willoughby of Parham [aged 44] was elected MP Midhurst during the Convention Parliament.
In 1660 Hender Robartes [aged 24] was elected MP Bodmin during the Convention Parliament.
In 1660 William Wyndham 1st Baronet [aged 28] was elected MP Taunton during the Convention Parliament.
In 1660 James Herbert [aged 37] was elected MP Queenborough in the Convention Parliament.
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 1660 Robert Robartes [aged 25] was elected MP Cornwall during the Convention Parliament.
In 1660 William Borlase [aged 39] was elected MP Great Marlow in the Convention Parliament.
In 1660 Robert Pye [aged 40] was elected MP Berkshire during the Convention Parliament.
In 1660 Thomas Crew 2nd Baron Crew [aged 36] was elected MP Brackley during the Convention Parliament.
In March 1660 Roger Palmer 1st Earl Castlemaine [aged 26] was elected MP Windsor during the Convention Parliament.
In April 1660 Thomas Archer [aged 41] was elected MP Warwickshire during the Convention Parliament.
In April 1660 William Wray 1st Baronet [aged 35] was elected MP Grimsby during the Convention Parliament.
In April 1660 Thomas Coventry 1st Earl Coventry [aged 31] was elected MP Droitwich during the Convention Parliament.
In April 1660 Wentworth Fitzgerald 17th Earl of Kildare [aged 26] was elected MP East Retford during the Convention Parliament.
In April 1660 Francis Bacon [aged 59] was elected MP Ipswich in the Convention Parliament.
In April 1660 Robert Brooke [aged 23] was elected MP Aldeburgh during the Convention Parliament.
Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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In August 1660 Thomas Tomkins [aged 55] was elected MP Weobley in the Convention Parliament.
Before 31st August 1660 John Drake 1st Baronet [aged 35] was elected MP Bridport during the Convention Parliament.