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On 18th February 1775 Thomas Girtin was born.
Around 1794. Thomas Girtin [aged 18]. Tintern Abbey [Map], Monmouthshire.
1795-1802. Thomas Girtin [aged 19]. Caernarfon Castle [Map].
1797. Thomas Girtin [aged 21]. Lindisfarne Abbey [Map].
1797. Thomas Girtin [aged 21]. Exeter Cathedral [Map].
1798. Thomas Girtin [aged 22]. Rievaulx Abbey, Yorkshire [Map].
1798. Thomas Girtin [aged 22]. Lindisfarne Abbey [Map].
1798. Thomas Girtin [aged 22]. Warkworth Castle, Northumberland [Map].
1798 to 1799. Thomas Girtin [aged 22]. Jedburgh Abbey.
Westminster Chronicle of King Richard II, 1381-1394
The Westminster Chronicle is one of the most vivid and important narrative sources for the reign of Richard II. Written by an anonymous chronicler closely connected with Westminster Abbey, it covers the years 1381 to 1394, from the Peasants’ Revolt to the political tensions, court ceremonies, diplomatic negotiations, royal progresses, and public crises of Richard’s later reign. Rich in detail the chronicle records major events such as the conflicts between the King and Lords Appellant, King and the City of London, negotiations with France and Scotland, the death and funeral of Queen Anne of Bohemia, the illness of Charles VI of France, and the changing fortunes of leading nobles including John of Gaunt, Thomas of Gloucester, Robert de Vere, and the Earl of Arundel. The Chronicle offers readers a remarkable window into late fourteenth-century England, combining political observation, courtly spectacle, urban drama, ecclesiastical affairs, and moral judgement. It is an essential source for anyone interested in medieval monarchy, London, Westminster, and the troubled reign of Richard II.
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Around 1798. Thomas Girtin [aged 22]. Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland [Map].
Around 1798. Thomas Girtin [aged 22]. Appledore, North Devon.
1799. Thomas Girtin [aged 23]. Durham Cathedral [Map] and Framwellgate Bridge, Durham [Map].
1799. Thomas Girtin [aged 23]. Near Beddgelert also known as "A Grand View of Snowdon".
1800-1801. Thomas Girtin [aged 24]. Kirkstall Abbey, West Yorkshire [Map].
Around 1800. Thomas Girtin [aged 24]. Kirkstall Abbey, West Yorkshire [Map].
1801. Thomas Girtin [aged 25]. Kirkstall Abbey, West Yorkshire [Map].
1801. Thomas Girtin [aged 25]. Guisborough Priory [Map].
Before 1802. Thomas Girtin [aged 26]. A Bridge in a Wooded Valley
Before 1802. Thomas Girtin [aged 26]. Jedburgh Abbey.
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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Before 9th November 1802. Thomas Girtin [aged 27]. Great Gatehouse [Map] of Denbigh Castle.
On 9th November 1802 Thomas Girtin [aged 27] died.
1803. Thomas Girtin. Ruins of Rievaulx Abbey, Yorkshire [Map].
1808. Thomas Girtin. The White House at Chelsea.