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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.
Halifax is in West Yorkshire.
In February 1370 John Savile of Shelley and Golcar (age 45) was a Commissioner of oyer and terminer of poaching at Halifax.
Before 23rd September 1399 John Savile of Shelley and Golcar (age 74) died at Halifax. His will was proved on 23rd September 1399. His elder son, John (age 45), appearing as his principal executor. Two months later his widow, Isabel (age 59), took a vow of perpetual chastity before a suffragan of the archbishop of York.
Henry Machyn's Diary. 5th July 1557. At Alefax, Lawransse Alssope.
In 1624 Bishop John Lake was born in Halifax.
In 1783 John Wordsworth died. Dorothy Wordsworth (age 11) was sent to live with her aunt Elizabeth Threlkeld in Halifax.
In April 1849 John Bottomley (age 39) died at Halifax.
Pye Nest, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On 20th July 1812 Henry Edwards 1st Baronet was born to Henry Lees Edwards and Lea Priestley at Pye Nest, Halifax.
The Minster Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles [Map]
The Minster Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Halifax is also in Churches in West Yorkshire, Minsters in England.
On or before 28th September 1752 Captain Jeremy Lister was born to Jeremiah Lister (age 39) at Shibden Hall. He was baptised 28th September 1752 at The Minster Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Halifax [Map].
On 10th February 1788 Jeremiah Lister (age 75) died. He was buried at The Minster Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Halifax [Map].
On 18th August 1833 John Bottomley (age 23) and Sarah Whitworth (age 21) were married at The Minster Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Halifax [Map].
On 4th July 1871 Henry Oxley (age 18) and Mary Hannah Bottomley (age 21) were married at The Minster Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Halifax [Map]. The witnesses were her brother Frederick Bottomley (age 24) and John Thomas.
Frederick Bottomley: Around 1847 he was born to John Bottomley and Sarah Whitworth at Sowerby Bridge [Map].