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 1239 Nicholas Moels (age 44) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1327 John Darcy 1st Baron Darcy of Knayth (age 47) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
From 3rd March 1380 to 18th October 1380 John Savile of Shelley and Golcar (age 55) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
From 24th March 1380 to 1st November 1383 John Savile of Shelley and Golcar (age 55) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
From 18th November 1387 to 1st December 1388 John Savile of Shelley and Golcar (age 62) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
From 1391 to 1392 Ralph Eure (age 41) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
From 1395 to 1396 Ralph Eure (age 45) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1403 Richard Redman (age 53) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1407 Thomas Rokeby (age 14) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
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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In 1411 Thomas Rokeby (age 18) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
On 4th November 1415 Richard Redman (age 65) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1456 Thomas Harrington (age 56) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In November 1488 Marmaduke Constable (age 31) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1509 Marmaduke Constable (age 29) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1522 Henry Clifford 1st Earl of Cumberland (age 29) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1548 William Vavasour (age 34) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1557 Robert Constable (age 63) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1563 William Vavasour (age 49) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1577 William Fairfax (age 46) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
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 1607 William Bamburgh 1st Baronet was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1611 Henry Slingsby of Scriven (age 50) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1616 Michael Wharton (age 39) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1620 Thomas Gower 1st Baronet (age 36) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1627 Thomas Fairfax 1st Viscount Fairfax (age 53) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1634 Marmaduke Wyvill 2nd Baronet (age 39) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1635 William Pennyman 1st Baronet (age 28) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1638 William Robinson was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1641 Thomas Gower 2nd Baronet (age 36) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1654 John Bright 1st Baronet (age 34) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1660 Thomas Slingsby 2nd Baronet (age 23) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke
Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson.
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In 1662 Thomas Gower 2nd Baronet (age 57) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1667 John Reresby 2nd Baronet (age 32) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1683 Bryan Stapylton 2nd Baronet (age 25) was elected High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1689 Christopher Wandesford 1st Viscount Castlecomer (age 32) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In March 1689 William Robinson 1st Baronet (age 33) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire which office he held until Nov 1689.
In 1690 Christopher Wandesford 1st Viscount Castlecomer (age 33) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1702 Thomas Pennyman 2nd Baronet (age 60) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1718 Daniel Lascelles (age 62) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1750 William Pennyman 4th Baronet (age 55) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1757 Henry Willoughby 5th Baron Middleton (age 30) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1760 James Shuttleworth (age 46) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1790 Charles Duncombe 1st Baron Feversham (age 25) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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In 1794 Thomas Lister 1st Baron Ribblesdale (age 41) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1797 John Ramsden 4th Baronet (age 41) was elected High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1840 Thomas Aston Clifford-Constable 2nd Baronet (age 32) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1859 Lionel Milborne-Swinnerton-Pilkington 11th Baronet (age 23) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1888 James Walker 2nd Baronet (age 58) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1911 Thomas Edward Milborne-Swinnerton-Pilkington 12th Baronet (age 53) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
Thomas Sutton was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.