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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MP Yorkshire is in Member Parliament.
In 1376 John Savile of Shelley and Golcar [aged 51] was elected MP Yorkshire in the Good Parliament. During the Good Parliament, he was sufficiently trusted to conduct Thomas Caterton from Queenborough Castle [Map] for interrogation before Parliament. Caterton had been appealed for treason by Sir John Annesley, and the court party, including Gaunt [aged 35], was anxious to protect him from attack. In the event, they were able to hold off the opposition, despite some damning revelations about their conduct of the war-effort. The duke himself was singled out for particular criticism, and during the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 he fled into Scotland, leaving his Savoy Palace [Map] to be destroyed by the London mob. Gaunt was, understandably, reluctant to cross the border again without the protection of a sizeable bodyguard. In late June 1376, therefore, his leading retainers in the north were instructed to provide an escort for his journey to Knaresborough [Map]. Not only did John Savile of Shelley and Golcar mobilize a personal retinue of ten men-at-arms and 40 archers; he also helped to suppress the rebellion in the north by serving on two commissions for the punishment of insurgents.
In October 1382 John Savile of Shelley and Golcar [aged 57] was elected MP Yorkshire.
In April 1384 John Savile of Shelley and Golcar [aged 59] was elected MP Yorkshire.
In November 1384 John Savile of Shelley and Golcar [aged 59] was elected MP Yorkshire.
In January 1390 John Savile of Shelley and Golcar [aged 65] was elected MP Yorkshire.
In 1439 Thomas Savile [aged 58] was elected MP Yorkshire.
In October 1553 William Vavasour [aged 39] was elected MP Yorkshire.
In 1597 William Fairfax [aged 66] was elected MP Yorkshire.
In 1679 Charles Boyle 3rd Baron Clifford [aged 39] was elected MP Yorkshire.
In 1710 Arthur Kaye 3rd Baronet [aged 40] was elected MP Yorkshire.
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 1713 Arthur Kaye 3rd Baronet [aged 43] was elected MP Yorkshire.
In 1715 Arthur Kaye 3rd Baronet [aged 45] was elected MP Yorkshire.
In 1722 Arthur Kaye 3rd Baronet [aged 52] was elected MP Yorkshire.
In 1734 Miles Stapylton 4th Baronet [aged 26] was elected MP Yorkshire.
In 1761 Edwin Lascelles 1st Baron Harewood [aged 48] was elected MP Yorkshire.
In 1830 George Howard 7th Earl Carlisle [aged 27] was elected MP Yorkshire which seat he held until 1832.