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The Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough, a canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: "In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.

Biography of Arthur Monck aka Middleton 7th Baronet 1838-1933

Paternal Family Tree: Middleton of Belsay Castle

In 1835 [his father] Charles Atticus Monck (age 30) and [his mother] Laura Ridley were married.

On 12th January 1838 Arthur Monck aka Middleton 7th Baronet was born to [his father] Charles Atticus Monck (age 33) and [his mother] Laura Ridley.

In 1856 [his father] Charles Atticus Monck (age 51) died.

In 1856 Arthur Monck aka Middleton 7th Baronet (age 17) matriculated Trinity College, Cambridge University [Map]. He was awarded BA in 1860.

On 20th July 1867 [his grandfather] Charles Miles Lambert Monck 6th Baronet (age 88) died. His grandson Arthur (age 29) succeeded 7th Baronet Monck of Belsay Castle in Northumberland.

On 8th November 1871 Arthur Monck aka Middleton 7th Baronet (age 33) and Constance Harriet Amherst Lady Monck (age 28) were married. She by marriage Lady Monck of Belsay Castle in Northumberland. She the daughter of William Amherst 2nd Earl Amherst (age 66) and Gertrude Percy Countess Amherst (age 57).

In 1874 [his son] Charles Middleton 8th Baronet was born to Arthur Monck aka Middleton 7th Baronet (age 35) and [his wife] Constance Harriet Amherst Lady Monck (age 31).

On 12th February 1876 Arthur Monck aka Middleton 7th Baronet (age 38) and his brothers changed their name from Monck back to Middleton.

On 1st October 1879 [his son] Lieutenant Hugh Jeffery Middleton was born to Arthur Monck aka Middleton 7th Baronet (age 41) and [his wife] Constance Harriet Amherst Lady Monck (age 36). He married 22nd July 1905 Mary Katherine Long and had issue.

On 7th October 1879 [his wife] Constance Harriet Amherst Lady Monck (age 36) died.

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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.

In 1884 Arthur Monck aka Middleton 7th Baronet (age 45) was appointed High Sheriff of Northumberland.

On 22nd July 1905 [his son] Lieutenant Hugh Jeffery Middleton (age 25) and [his daughter-in-law] Mary Katherine Long were married at All Saints Church, Catherington [Map].

On 10th August 1914 [his son] Lieutenant Hugh Jeffery Middleton (age 34) died on board the trawler 'Columbine' whilst serving with the Royal Navy.

On 1st April 1933 Arthur Monck aka Middleton 7th Baronet (age 95) died. His son Charles (age 59) succeeded 8th Baronet Middleton of Belsay Castle in Northumberland.