Bishop of Bath and Wells is in Bishop, Wells Cathedral [Map].
See: Bishop Wells.
In 973 or 974 Bishop Cyneweard was consecrated Bishop of Wells.
Around 998 Archbishop Ælfstan aka Lyfing was appointed Bishop of Bath and Wells.
On 11th June 1033 Bishop Duduc was appointed Bishop of Bath and Wells.
In 1060 Bishop Giso was consecrated Bishop of Bath and Wells.
In 1088 Bishop John of Tours was appointed Bishop of Bath and Wells.
Chronicon ex Chronicis by Florence and John of Worcester. 3rd June 1123. Henry, king of England, went over sea after the feast of Whitsuntide [3rd June]. William [aged 53], archbishop of Canterbury, having received the pallium from pope Calixtus, and Thurstan [aged 53], archbishop of York, with their companions, on their return from Rome, paid a visit to the king, who was still in Normandy: after a short stay, archbishop William came back to England, and, on the eleventh of the calends of August [22nd July], at Canterbury, consecrated Alexander as bishop of Lincoln; and, on the seventh of the calends of September [26th August], in the church of St. Paul the Apostle, at London, consecrated Godfrey, the queen's chancellor, to the bishopric of Bath.
Around March 1136 Bishop Robert of Lewes was consecrated Bishop of Bath and Wells.
In April 1173 Reginald Fitz Jocelin 1192 was appointed Bishop of Bath.
On 23rd June 1174 Reginald Fitz Jocelin 1192 was consecrated Bishop of Bath.
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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In December 1191 Savaric FitzGeldewin was elected Bishop of Bath and Glasstonbury.
On 14th June 1248 Bishop William Bitton was consecrated Bishop of Bath and Wells.
On 22nd May 1264 Archbishop Walter Giffard [aged 39] was elected Bishop of Bath and Wells.
On 4th January 1265 Archbishop Walter Giffard [aged 40] was consecrated as Bishop of Bath and Wells at Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral [Map].
On 10th February 1267 Bishop William Bitton was elected Bishop of Bath and Wells.
After 17th April 1267 Bishop William Bitton was consecrated Bishop of Bath and Wells.
On 23rd January 1275 Bishop Robert Burnell [aged 36] was elected Bishop of Bath and Wells.
On 25th December 1308 King Edward II of England [aged 24] opposed Bishop John Droxford aka Drokensford for election as Bishop of Bath and Wells. He received the temporalities of the see on 15 May 1309.
On 12th May 1400 Bishop Richard Clifford was elected Bishop of Bath and Wells; he was never consecrated since he was instead translated to Worcester.
On 18th December 1424 Archbishop John Stafford was appointed Bishop of Bath and Wells.
On 27th May 1425 Archbishop John Stafford was consecrated Bishop of Bath and Wells.
On 13th October 1443 Bishop Thomas Beckington [aged 53] was consecrated Bishop of Bath and Wells.
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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Patent Rolls. 20th January 1465. Grant to Master Robert Stillyngton [aged 45], king's clerk, keeper of the privy Westminster, seal, by mainprise of John Brewester of London, 'gentilman,' and Thomas Wode of Farnham, co. Essex, 'gentilman,' of the custody of all the temporalities of the Bishopric of Bath and Wells, in the king's hands by the death of Thomas, late bishop [deceased], so long as they remain in the king's hands, rendering as much as may be agreed upon between him and the treasurer before Midsummer and supporting all charges, and also all advowsons belonging to the king by reason of the said temporalities. By K.
On 30th October 1465 Bishop Robert Stillington [aged 45] was appointed Bishop of Bath and Wells.
In 1492 Bishop Richard Foxe [aged 44] was elected Bishop of Bath and Wells.
On 6th November 1495 Bishop Oliver King [aged 63] was translated to Bishop of Bath and Wells.
In 1523 Bishop John Clerk was appointed Bishop of Bath and Wells.
In 1548 Bishop William Barlow [aged 50] was consecrated Bishop of Bath and Wells.
On 1st April 1554 the Lord Chancellor Bishop Edmund "Bloody" Bonner of London [aged 54], assisted by Bishop Stephen Gardiner [aged 71], Bishop Nicholas Ridley [aged 54] and Bishop Cuthbert Tunstall [aged 80], consecrated seven bishops at Southwark Cathedral [Map]:
Bishop George Cotes was consecrated Bishop of Chester.
Bishop Gilbert Bourne was consecrated Bishop of Bath and Wells.
Bishop James Brooks [aged 41] was consecrated Bishop of Gloucester.
Bishop Maurice Griffiths [aged 47] was consecrated Bishop of Rochester.
Bishop Henry Morgan was consecrated Bishop of St David's.
Bishop John White [aged 44] was consecrated Bishop of Lincoln.
Bishop Robert Parfew aka Warton was consecrated Bishop of Hereford.
Henry Machyn's Diary. 1st April 1554. [The first day of April my lord chancellor [aged 54] did consecrate six new bishops at St. Mary Overy's [Map], before the high altar; and a goodly mass was said. And when all] was done thay yede unto my lord ch[ancellor's,] for ther was as grett a dener as youe ha[ve seen.] Thes be the bysshopes names that wher consecrated, [doctor] Whyt [aged 44], warden of Wynchastur, the bysshope of Ly[ncoln]; doctur Borne, bysshope of Bathe; doctur Morgan, bishop of sant Davys; doctur Brokes [aged 41], bysshope of Gloss [ter]; doctur Cottes, bysshope of Westtchastur; bysshope of sant Asse changyd to be bysshope of Arfford; master [Griffith] [aged 47] parsun of sant Magnus bysshope of Rochastur.
On 29th January 1560 Bishop Gilbert Berkeley [aged 59] was elected Bishop of Bath and Wells. Royal assent was given on 20th March 1560.
On 24th March 1560 Bishop Gilbert Berkeley [aged 59] was consecrated Bishop of Bath and Wells at Lambeth Palace [Map].
In 1593 Bishop John Still [aged 59] was appointed Bishop of Bath and Wells.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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On 29th March 1608 Bishop James Montagu [aged 40] was elected Bishop of Bath and Wells.
On 14th May 1608 Bishop James Montagu [aged 40] was enthroned Bishop of Bath and Wells at Wells Cathedral [Map].
On 17th October 1616 Bishop Arthur Lake [aged 47] was elected Bishop of Bath and Wells.
On 18th September 1626 Archbishop William Laud [aged 52] was appointed Bishop of Bath and Wells.
In 1660 Bishop William Piers [aged 80] was appointed Bishop of Bath and Wells.
On 25th May 1670 Bishop Robert Crichton [aged 77] was elected Bishop of Bath and Wells.
In 1672 Bishop Peter Mews [aged 52] was elected Bishop of Bath and Wells.
After April 1684 Bishop Thomas Ken [aged 46] was appointed Bishop of Bath and Wells.
On 11th June 1691 Bishop Richard Kidder [aged 58] was elected Bishop of Bath and Wells.
On 30th August 1691 Bishop Richard Kidder [aged 58] was consecrated Bishop of Bath and Wells.
The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel Volume 1 Chapters 1-60 1307-1342
The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel offer one of the most vivid and immediate accounts of 14th-century Europe, written by a knight who lived through the events he describes, and experienced some of them first hand. Covering the early decades of the Hundred Years’ War, this remarkable chronicle follows the campaigns of Edward III of England, the politics of France and the Low Countries, and the shifting alliances that shaped medieval warfare. Unlike later historians, Jean le Bel writes with a strong sense of eyewitness authenticity, drawing on personal experience and the testimony of fellow soldiers. His narrative captures not only battles and sieges, but also the realities of military life, diplomacy, and the ideals of chivalry that governed noble society. A key source for Jean Froissart, Le Bel’s chronicle stands on its own as a compelling and insightful work, at once historical record and literary achievement. This translation builds on the 1905 edition published in French by Jules Viard, adding extensive translations from other sources Rymer's Fœdera, the Chronicles of Adam Murimuth, William Nangis, Walter of Guisborough, a Bourgeois of Valenciennes, Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke and Richard Lescot to enrich the original text and Viard's notes.
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In 1727 Bishop John Wynne [aged 60] was appointed Bishop of Bath and Wells which office he held until his death in 1743.
In 1744 Bishop Edward Willes [aged 50] was appointed Bishop of Bath and Wells.
In 1824 Bishop George Henry Law [aged 62] was appointed Bishop of Bath and Wells.
In 1845 Bishop Richard Bagot [aged 62] was appointed Bishop of Bath and Wells.
On 2nd June 1854 Bishop Robert Eden 3rd Baron Auckland [aged 54] was appointed Bishop of Bath and Wells.
On 6th September 1869 Bishop Robert Eden 3rd Baron Auckland [aged 70] resigned his position as Bishop of Bath and Wells.
On 18th November 1869 Bishop Arthur Hervey [aged 61] was appointed Bishop of Bath and Wells.
In 1943 Bishop John William Wand [aged 57] was appointed Bishop of Bath and Wells.
Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset [Map] is a village in Somerset. Episcopi, meaning Bishop, refers to it having been owned by the Bishop of Bath and Wells.
In 909 Archbishop Athelm was appointed Bishop Wells. The first Bishop of Wells.