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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.
Paternal Family Tree: Ridley of Blagdon Hall, Northumberland
On 14th April 1779 Nicholas William Ridley-Colborne 1st Baron Colborne was born to Matthew White Ridley 2nd Baronet (age 33).
On 21st June 1803 Nicholas William Ridley-Colborne 1st Baron Colborne (age 24) changed his name to Nicholas William Ridley-Colborne by Royal Licence.
In 1805 Nicholas William Ridley-Colborne 1st Baron Colborne (age 25) was elected MP Bletchingley which seat he held until 1806.
In 1806 Nicholas William Ridley-Colborne 1st Baron Colborne (age 26) was elected MP Malmesbury which seat he held until 1807.
In 1807 Nicholas William Ridley-Colborne 1st Baron Colborne (age 27) was elected MP Appleby which seat he held until 1812.
On 16th April 1813 [his father] Matthew White Ridley 2nd Baronet (age 67) died. His son [his brother] Matthew (age 34) succeeded 3rd Baronet Ridley of Blagdon in Northumberland.
Monument at the Cathedral Church St Nicholas, Newcastle upon Tyne [Map] sculpted by John Flaxman (age 57).
Matthew White Ridley 2nd Baronet: On 28th October 1745 he was born to Matthew Ridley and Elizabeth White. In 1763 Matthew White 1st Baronet died. His nephew Matthew succeeded 2nd Baronet Ridley of Blagdon in Northumberland.
Matthew White Ridley 3rd Baronet: On 18th April 1778 he was born to Matthew White Ridley 2nd Baronet. In 1813 Matthew White Ridley 3rd Baronet was elected MP Newcastle upon Tyne. On 14th July 1836 Matthew White Ridley 3rd Baronet died. His son Matthew succeeded 4th Baronet Ridley of Blagdon in Northumberland.
In 1818 Nicholas William Ridley-Colborne 1st Baron Colborne (age 38) was elected MP Thetford which seat he held until 1826.
In 1827 Nicholas William Ridley-Colborne 1st Baron Colborne (age 47) was elected MP Horsham which seat he held until 1832.
In 1831 Nicholas William Ridley-Colborne 1st Baron Colborne (age 51) was appointed Trustee of the National Gallery.
On 13th July 1831 [his son-in-law] George Nugent 2nd Baronet (age 28) and [his daughter] Maria Charlotte Ridley-Colborne Lady Nugent were married.
In 1834 Nicholas William Ridley-Colborne 1st Baron Colborne (age 54) was elected MP Wells which seat he held until 1837.
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The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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On 15th May 1839 Nicholas William Ridley-Colborne 1st Baron Colborne (age 60) was created 1st Baron Colborne of West Harling in Norfolk.
On 3rd May 1854 Nicholas William Ridley-Colborne 1st Baron Colborne (age 75) died. Baron Colborne of West Harling in Norfolk extinct.
[his daughter] Maria Charlotte Ridley-Colborne Lady Nugent was born to Nicholas William Ridley-Colborne 1st Baron Colborne.
Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Ridley of Heaton and Newcastle upon Tyne
GrandFather: Matthew Ridley
Father: Matthew White Ridley 2nd Baronet
Great x 1 Grandfather: Matthew White of Blagdon
GrandMother: Elizabeth White