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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: Westmacott
St James the Apostle Church, Grafton Underwood, Northamptonshire
Place House, St Anthony in Roseland
St Anthony's Church, St Anthony in Roseland
Saint Mary Magdalene's Church, Sherborne
St Mary's Church, Fawsley
Mount Street
Belton House
St Peter and St Paul Church, Belton
St Mary's Church, Preston on Stour
Richard "The Elder" Westmacott 1747-1808 is in Sculptors.
On 9th June 1727 Richard Fitzpatrick 1st Baron Gowran died. His son John (age 8) succeeded 2nd Baron Gowran of Bowran in County Kilkenny. Monument in St James the Apostle Church, Grafton Underwood, Northamptonshire [Map]. Sculpted by Richard "The Elder" Westmacott.
Richard Fitzpatrick 1st Baron Gowran: On 27th April 1715 Richard Fitzpatrick 1st Baron Gowran was created 1st Baron Gowran of Bowran in County Kilkenny. In 1718 he and Anne Robinson Baroness Gowran were married. She by marriage Baroness Gowran of Bowran in County Kilkenny.
In 1747 Richard "The Elder" Westmacott was born.
Around 1759 Richard "The Elder" Westmacott (age 12) was educated at Brasenose College.
In or before 1770 Richard "The Elder" Westmacott (age 22) and Sarah Vardy were married. They had thirteen children. She the daughter of John Vardy.
In 1770 [his son] George Westmacott was born to Richard "The Elder" Westmacott (age 23) and [his wife] Sarah Vardy.
In or before 1775 [his son] Thomas Westmacott was born to Richard "The Elder" Westmacott (age 27) and [his wife] Sarah Vardy.
On 15th July 1775 [his son] Richard Westmacott was born to Richard "The Elder" Westmacott (age 28) and [his wife] Sarah Vardy.
On 25th November 1775 Rear-Admiral Richard Spry (age 59) died unmarried at Place House, St Anthony in Roseland [Map]. He was buried at St Anthony's Church, St Anthony in Roseland [Map] where he has a monument sculpted by Richard "The Elder" Westmacott (age 28). His estates were inherited by his nephew Lieutenant Thomas Davy (age 21) who adopted the surname Spry.
Sacred to the Memory of Sir Richard Spry, KT Rear admiral of the White Several years Commander-in-Chief of H.M. Ships in North-America, the Mediterranean, and Plymouth. He was envoy to the Emporer of Morocco and the States of Barbary. He died on the 25st of November 1775, aged 60 years. This momument as a testimony of gratitude is erected by his affectionate nephew Admiral Thomas Spry.
On 6th September 1776 James Lenox Dutton (age 63) died. He was buried at Saint Mary Magdalene's Church, Sherborne [Map]. Monument to James Lenox Dutton and his second wife Jane Bond sculpted by Richard "The Elder" Westmacott (age 29) in 1791. Remarkable for the quality of the carving and the stone (probably Carrara Marble) and the skeleton. Believed to be called Immortality Trampling Death. Life-sized angel leans on a medallion with profiles of the deceased, underfoot a prostrate skeleton (representing death).
Jane Bond: she was born to Christopher Bond. James Lenox Dutton and she were married. On 29th May 1776 she died.
In 1784 [his son] Henry Westmacott was born to Richard "The Elder" Westmacott (age 37) and [his wife] Sarah Vardy.
Around 1788 [his illegitimate son] Charles Molloy Westmacott was born illegitimately to Richard "The Elder" Westmacott (age 41) and Susan Molloy.
After 28th January 1791. St Mary's Church, Fawsley [Map]. Monument to Lucius Knightley (deceased) and Charles Knightley sculpted by Richard "The Elder" Westmacott (age 44).
Charles Knightley: On 29th October 1753 he was born to Valentine Knightley. On 28th June 1787 Charles Knightley died.
Before 1793 [his son] Richard Westmacott (age 17) studied with his father Richard "The Elder" Westmacott (age 45) at his studio at Mount Street.
In 1798 [his son] Thomas Westmacott (age 23) died.
On 20th February 1798 [his son] Richard Westmacott (age 22) and [his daughter-in-law] Dorothy Margaret Wilkinson were married. He the son of Richard "The Elder" Westmacott (age 51) and [his wife] Sarah Vardy.
In 1803 Richard "The Elder" Westmacott (age 56) was declared bankrupt.
On 25th December 1807 Brownlow Cust 1st Baron Brownlow (age 63) died. His son John (age 28) succeeded 2nd Baron Brownlow of Belton in Lincolnshire, 5th Baronet Cust of Stamford in Lincolnshire, and inherited Belton House [Map]. Monument in St Peter and St Paul Church, Belton [Map] sculpted by Richard "The Elder" Westmacott (age 60).
In 1808 Richard "The Elder" Westmacott (age 61) died.
All About History Books
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.
St Mary's Church, Preston on Stour [Map]. That on the left Grecian with standing mourner, sculpted by Richard "The Elder" Westmacott. On the right, Grecian style with figures of Faith and Hope, sculpted by [his son] Richard Westmacott.
