21st September 1852 Edmund Blair Leighton was born.
In 1885 Edmund Blair Leighton [aged 32] and Katherine Nash were married.
1890. Edmund Blair Leighton [aged 37]. "How Liza Loved the King".
1892. Edmund Blair Leighton [aged 39]. "Lady Godiva".
1899. Edmund Blair Leighton [aged 46]. "Off".
1900. Edmund Blair Leighton [aged 47]. "On the Threshold".
1910. Edmund Blair Leighton [aged 57]. "Pelleas and Melisande".
1911. Edmund Blair Leighton [aged 58]. "Stitching the Standard".
1916. Edmund Blair Leighton [aged 63]. "An Arrival".
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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1st September 1922 Edmund Blair Leighton [aged 69] died.