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The 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." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
The Wardrobe Accounts of King Edward IV is in Late Medieval Books.
[17th August 1481]. To the righte highe and right myghty Prince Edward (age 10) by the grace of God Prince of Wales Duke of Cornwayle and Erie of Chester, the firstbigoten son of oure said Souverayn Lorde Kyng Edward the iiijthe, to have of the yift of oure said Souverain Lorde the Kyng, v yerdes of white cloth of golde tisshue for a gowne, by vertue of a warrant undre the Kinges signet and signe manuelle bering date the xvij day of August in the xxti yere of the inooste noble reigne of our said Souverain Lorde the Kyng unto the said Piers Courteys for the deliveree of the said clothe of gold directe,
White clothe of gold tisshue, v yerdes.
[17th August 1481]. To the right high and myghty Prince the Duke of York (age 8), son unto oure said Souverain Lorde the Kyng, to have of the yift of his highnesse and goode grace, v yerdes of purpulle velvet for a gowne; v yerdes of grene velvet for a gowne; iiij yerdes di' of grene damask for a gowne; a yerde di' of grene satyn; ij yerdes di' of tawny sarsinet, and v yerdes of white cloth of gold for a gowne, by vertue of a warrant uudre the Kinges signet and signe manuelle bering date the xvij day of August in the xxti yere of the moost noble reigne of oure said Souveraiu Lorde the Kyng unto the saide Piers Courteys for the deliveree of the said stuff direct,
Velvet, x yerdes purpulle and grene; damask, iiij yerdes di' grene; satyne, a yerde di' grene; sarsinet, ij yerdes di' tawny; tisshue cloth of golde, v yerdes white.
To the same right high and myghty Prince the Duke of York to have of the yift of oure saide Souverain Lorde the Kyng a inantelle of blue velvet lined with white damask garnissht with a garter of ruddcur and a lase of blue silk with botons of golde, by vertue of a warrant undre the Kinges signet and signe manuelle bering date the saide xvij day of August in the saide xxu yere of the inoost uoble reigne of oure saide Souverain Lorde the King unto the said Piers Courteys for deliveree of the said mantel,
Velvet, vij yerdes blue; damask, vj yerdes white; garter, j of ruddeur; lace, j of blue silk with botons of golde.