Item 1999/1 - Two letters from Christopher Brooke

2 items, paper

Two letters from Christopher Brooke:
(a) typescript, single page, dated 30 September 1999, replying to a query of IS about Hugh de Nonant, bishop of Coventry from 1188 to 1198. He gives some bibliography, explains his involvement "in the tangled politics of the period 1189-[11]94" and suggests that he fell out of favour with Richard I over his connection to the intrigues of Prince John. He says that Hugh was buying privileges from Richard in 1189; he wasn't aware that these included a mint privilege but it makes sense in view of Richard's financial needs to finance his crusade. The is a manuscript postscript noting that Philip [Grierson] has now been at Caius for seventy years.
(b) typescript, single page, dated 7 November 1980, acknowledging IS's "very interesting and intriguing letter about the Chichester mint" and discusses the possibility that Bishop Simon was also moneyer. He provides background on Simon and suggests potential sources of further information.