Tag Archives: Anselm

FORMAL INQUIRY TO BE HELD AT LAMBETH – Controversy Rages around King’s Wedding Plans

Matilda of Scotland medallion

October 1100 – Breaking News

Amidst huge controversy it has been announced that a formal inquiry is to be held at Lambeth this month to inquire into the past life of Matilda, daughter of the late Malcolm of Scotland. This lady, who used to be known as Edith, spent her youth at the nunnery at Wilton. It was said that she became a nun and wore the veil. This is denied by her supporters. Now a formal inquiry is investigate the truth of the situation. The lady herself, who is said to be deeply upset, has not released a statement and is currently unavailable for comment. 

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ANSELM BECOMES ARCHBISHOP – Reluctant Primate Appointed to See of Canterbury

The seal of Anselm of Canterbury

1093 AD

After a four year vacancy the see of Canterbury is to have a new incumbent whose appointment has come about in the most unusual circumstances. Sixty year old Anselm, Italian monk and Abbot of Bec, has reluctantly, after a long and stormy relationship with King William Rufus, taken on the role as Primate of England. The conferment and acceptance come about in the most bizarre circumstances which some court sources are calling a ‘black comedy.’ 

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