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.'
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On 16th February 1800 Richard James Lane was born.
1840. Richard James Lane (age 39). Stipple engraving of Anne Weld-Forester Countess Chesterfield (age 37).
Anne Weld-Forester Countess Chesterfield: On 7th September 1802 she was born to Cecil Weld-Forester 1st Baron Forester and Katherine Mary Manners Baroness Forester. In 1830 George Stanhope 6th Earl Chesterfield and she were married. She by marriage Countess Chesterfield. He the son of Philip Stanhope 5th Earl Chesterfield and Henrietta Thynne. They were fourth cousins. Adeline Horsey Recollections. On my second visit to Bretby [Map] I remember we acted De Musset's play, Le Caprice. Lady Chesterfield's daughter, Evelyn Stanhope, afterwards Countess of Carnarvon, and Miss Anson, afterwards Countess Howe, took the girls' parts, and I was the hero. Lady Dufferin coached me and, what was very important, taught me to sit down like a man! My costume was an olla podrida of other people's garments, for I wore Lady Chesterfield's riding-trousers, Lord Cleveden's coat and waistcoat, one of Lord Chesterfield's shirts, and a curly wig put the finishing-touch to the character. Le Caprice was a great success, and we were highly pleased with ourselves. On 27th July 1885 Anne Weld-Forester Countess Chesterfield died.
24th May 1841. Richard James Lane (age 41). Portrait of Henry St John-Mildmay 4th Baronet (age 54).
1849. Richard James Lane (age 48). Stipple engraving of Clementina Augusta Wellington Child-Villiers (age 25).
On 21st November 1872 Richard James Lane (age 72) died.