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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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Mayor is in Miscellaneous.
In 1515 Robert Keilway (age 32) was elected Mayor of Salisbury.
In 1572 Thomas Liddell of Newcastle upon Tyne was appointed Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland [Map].
In 1584 Henry Mitford of Newcastle on Tyne (age 41) was elected Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland [Map].
In 1597 Thomas Liddell of Ravensworth Castle (age 42) was appointed Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland [Map].
In 1609 Thomas Liddell of Ravensworth Castle (age 54) was appointed Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland [Map].
In 1625 Thomas Liddell 1st Baronet (age 47) was appointed Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland [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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In 1634 Thomas Liddell 1st Baronet (age 56) was appointed Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland [Map].
In 1636 Thomas Liddell 1st Baronet (age 58) was appointed Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland [Map].
In 1637 John Marlay (age 47) was elected Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland [Map].
In 1642 John Marlay (age 52) was elected Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland [Map].
In 1661 John Marlay (age 71) was elected Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland [Map].
In 1665 Robert Fowler was appointed Mayor of Rochester, Kent [Map].
In 1586 George Smith of Exeter was appointed Mayor of Exeter.
In 1597 George Smith of Exeter was appointed Mayor of Exeter.
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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In 1607 George Smith of Exeter was appointed Mayor of Exeter.
In 1576 Thomas Moryson was appointed Mayor of Great Grimsby.
In 1636 Gervase Holles (age 28) was elected Mayor of Grimsby.
In 1638 Gervase Holles (age 30) was elected Mayor of Grimsby.
In 1669 Freschville Holles (age 26) was elected Mayor of Grimsby.
In 1714 John Eden 2nd Baronet (age 36) was appointed Mayor of Hartlepool.
In 1722 John Eden 2nd Baronet (age 44) was appointed Mayor of Hartlepool.
In 1775 and 1797 John Beckett 1st Baronet (age 31) was elected Mayor of Leeds.
In 1826 Thomas Beckett 3rd Baronet (age 47) was elected Mayor of Leeds.
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 1666 Charles Stanley 8th Earl of Derby (age 37) was appointed Mayor of Liverpool.
In 1714, 1731 and 1736 Richard Gildart (age 41) was elected Mayor of Liverpool.
In 1822 William Molyneux (age 61) was elected Mayor of Liverpool.
In 1900 John Aird 1st Baronet (age 66) was appointed Mayor of Metropolitan Borough of Paddington.
In 1901 John Aird 1st Baronet (age 67) was appointed Mayor of Metropolitan Borough of Paddington.
In 1400 Roger Thornton was elected Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne.
In 1402 Roger Thornton was elected Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne and was re-elected the following three years.
In 1416 Roger Thornton was elected Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne.
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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In 1423 Roger Thornton was elected Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne and re-elected the following year.
In 1593 Lionel Maddison (age 56) was elected Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne.
In 1605 Lionel Maddison (age 68) was elected Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne.
In 1617 Lionel Maddison (age 80) was elected Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne.
In 1846 James Archbold (age 65) was elected Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne.