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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In 1782 Frederick Nash was born.
1805. Frederick Nash [aged 23]. "View of the Circular part of Temple Church, London [Map]".
Around 1813. Frederick Nash [aged 31]. "Oriel College, Oxford University.
1813. Frederick Nash [aged 31]. "Founders Tower, Magdalen College.
Around 1821. Frederick Nash [aged 39]. "Byward Tower, Tower of London [Map]".
Around 1821. Frederick Nash [aged 39]. "Chapel in the White Tower [Map]".
Around 1821. Frederick Nash [aged 39]. "Bowyer Tower, Tower of London [Map].
Around 1821. Frederick Nash [aged 39]. "Inscriptions in the Prison Room, Beauchamp Tower, Tower of London [Map].
Around 1821. Frederick Nash [aged 39]. "Inscriptions in the Prison Room, Beauchamp Tower, Tower of London [Map].
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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Around 1821. Frederick Nash [aged 39]. "Inscriptions in the Prison Room, Beauchamp Tower, Tower of London [Map].
Around 1821. Frederick Nash [aged 39]. "Inside the Byward Tower, Tower of London [Map].
Around 1821. Frederick Nash [aged 39]. "Inscription inside the Salt Tower, Tower of London [Map].
Around 1821. Frederick Nash [aged 39]. "Inside the Well Tower, Tower of London [Map].
Around 1821. Frederick Nash [aged 39]. "Inscriptions in Prison Room, Beauchamp Tower, Tower of London [Map]", probably by John Dudley 1st Duke Northumberland.
Around 1821. Frederick Nash [aged 39]. "Inscriptions in Prison Room, Beauchamp Tower, Tower of London [Map]".
Around 1821. Frederick Nash [aged 39]. "Entrance under the Bloody Tower, Tower of London [Map]".
6th March 1821. Frederick Nash [aged 39]. "Bloody Tower, Tower of London [Map].
28th May 1821. Frederick Nash [aged 39]. "View of the Bloody Tower, Tower of London [Map]".
1822. Frederick Nash [aged 40]. "View of Berry Pomeroy Castle [Map]".
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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1822. Frederick Nash [aged 40]. "Monument at St Mary's Church, Ottery St Mary".
1822. Frederick Nash [aged 40]. "View of the Southgate at Exeter, taken down in 1819".
1822. Frederick Nash [aged 40]. "St Mary's Church, Ottery St Mary".
Around 1825. Frederick Nash [aged 43]. "Rochester Cathedral [Map] and Castle [Map].
1829. Frederick Nash [aged 47]. View of the Ruins adjoining the South Transept of the Church [St Mary's Abbey, York [Map]], with the Palace of K. James 2nd and the Tower of the Minster in the Back Ground.".
Before 1856. Frederick Nash [aged 73]. "Interior of Chapter House, Salisbury Cathedral [Map]".
Before 1856. Frederick Nash [aged 73]. "The Choir of Salisbury Cathedral [Map]".
In 1856 Frederick Nash [aged 74] died.