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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Stafford, Staffordshire is in Staffordshire.
See: Austin Friars, Stafford, Baswich, Stafford [Map], Bromwich Hall, Stafford, St Mary's Church Stafford [Map], St Thomas' Priory, Stafford [Map], Stafford Castle.
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 913. This year, about Martinmas, King Edward [aged 39] had the northern fortress built at Hertford [Map], betwixt the Memer, and the Benwic, and the Lea. After this, in the summer, betwixt gang-days and midsummer, went King Edward with some of his force into Essex, to Maldon [Map]; and encamped there the while that men built and fortified the town of Witham [Map]. And many of the people submitted to him, who were before under the power of the Danes. And some of his force, meanwhile, built the fortress at Hertford [Map] on the south side of the Lea. This year by the permission of God went Ethelfleda [aged 43], lady of Mercia, with all the Mercians to Tamworth [Map]; and built the fort there in the fore-part of the summer; and before Lammas that at Stafford [Map]: in the next year that at Eddesbury [Map], in the beginning of the summer; and the same year, late in the autumn, that at Warwick [Map]. Then in the following year was built, after mid-winter, that at Chirbury and that at Warburton; and the same year before mid-winter that at Runkorn [Map].
In 1081 Nicholas Stafford was born to Robert Stafford [aged 42] and Avice de Clare [aged 37] at Stafford, Staffordshire [Map]. He married Maud Meolte and had issue.
Around 1120 Juliana Stafford was born to Nicholas Stafford [aged 39] and Maud Meolte at Stafford, Staffordshire [Map].
In 1125 Richard Stafford was born to Robert II Stafford [aged 18] and Avice Anastasia Unknown at Stafford, Staffordshire [Map]. He married Annabilla Lancashire and had issue.
Around 1142 Robert III Stafford was born to Robert II Stafford [aged 35] and Avice Anastasia Unknown at Stafford, Staffordshire [Map]. He married Basilia Unknown.
Around 1153 Millicent Stafford was born to Robert II Stafford [aged 46] and Avice Anastasia Unknown at Stafford, Staffordshire [Map]. She married Hervey Bagot and had issue.
In 1153 Hervey Bagot was born at Stafford, Staffordshire [Map].
In 1154 Annabilla Stafford was born to Richard Stafford [aged 29] and Annabilla Lancashire at Stafford, Staffordshire [Map].
In January 1224 Millicent Stafford [aged 71] died at Stafford, Staffordshire [Map].
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 6th July 1336 Katherine Hastings Baroness Stafford [aged 32] died at Stafford, Staffordshire [Map].
On 30th September 1487 John Sutton 1st Baron Dudley [aged 86] died at Stafford, Staffordshire [Map]. He was buried at Dudley Priory [Map]. His grandson Edward [aged 28] succeeded 2nd Baron Dudley.
The River Sow rises near Fair Oak, Staffordshire [Map]. From there it flows past Outlands, Staffordshire [Map], Bishops Offley, Staffordshire [Map], Copmere End, Staffordshire [Map], Eccleshall Castle, Staffordshire [Map], Chebsey, Staffordshire [Map], Little Bridgeford, Staffordshire [Map], Great Bridgeford, Staffordshire [Map], Stafford, Staffordshire [Map] to Baswich, Stafford [Map] where it is joined by the River Penk.
After Baswich the River Penk flows past Milford, Staffordshire [Map] to Essex Bridge [Map] where it joins the River Trent.
Nicholas Stafford died at Stafford, Staffordshire [Map].
The River Sow rises near Fair Oak, Staffordshire [Map]. From there it flows past Outlands, Staffordshire [Map], Bishops Offley, Staffordshire [Map], Copmere End, Staffordshire [Map], Eccleshall Castle, Staffordshire [Map], Chebsey, Staffordshire [Map], Little Bridgeford, Staffordshire [Map], Great Bridgeford, Staffordshire [Map], Stafford, Staffordshire [Map] to Baswich, Stafford [Map] where it is joined by the River Penk.
After Baswich the River Penk flows past Milford, Staffordshire [Map] to Essex Bridge [Map] where it joins the River Trent.
The River Penk rises near Perton, Staffordshire [Map] from where it flows past Pendeford, Staffordshire [Map], Coven, Staffordshire [Map], Brewood Staffordshire [Map], Stretton, Staffordshire [Map], Penkridge, Staffordshire [Map], Acton Trussell, Staffordshire [Map] to Baswich, Stafford [Map] where it joins the River Sow.
On 7th October 1534 John Stanley [aged 64] died at Bromwich Hall, Stafford.
St Mary's Church Stafford is also in Churches in Staffordshire.
Around 1650. Monument at St Michael's Church, Penkridge [Map] to the family of Richard Drakeford whose eldest son is named Littleton. Apparently there is more of the monument at St Mary's Church Stafford [Map]
St Thomas' Priory, Stafford is also in Priories in England.
Around 1174 St Thomas' Priory, Stafford [Map] was a Augustinian Priory founded by Gerard fitz-Brian, a local landowner and burgess, and settled by canons from Darley Abbey, Derbyshire [Map].
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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Before 27th April 1279 Robert Ferrers 6th Earl of Derby [aged 40] died. Earl Derby extinct. He was buried at St Thomas' Priory, Stafford [Map].
by 1522 Edward Littleton [aged 17] was appointed Gentleman Usher. Around the same time he was appointed Constable of Stafford Castle.