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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.
St Chad's Church, Longford is in Longford, Derbyshire [Map], Churches in Derbyshire.
After 23rd May 1373. St Chad's Church, Longford [Map]. Monument to Nicholas II Longford (deceased). Camail and Jupon Period.
Nicholas II Longford: Around 1334 he was born to Nicholas Longford and Alice Boteler at Longford, Derbyshire [Map]. On 3rd April 1347 Nicholas II Longford and Alice Deincourt were married. On 23rd May 1373 Nicholas II Longford died at Longford, Derbyshire [Map].
After 31st August 1401. St Chad's Church, Longford [Map]. Monument to Nicholas III Longford (deceased). Lancastrian Esses Collar. Camail and Jupon Period. Curious helm crest which at first sight appears to be surmounted with three mushrooms but on closer inspection is a Feathered Crest; the Longford Crest.
On 26th February 1432 Ralph Longford (age 31) died. St Chad's Church, Longford [Map]. Monument to Ralph Longford. Early Plate Bascinet and Gorget Period. Lancastrian Esses Collar. Hip Belt. IHC NASARE Lettering.
Ralph Longford: Ralph Longford and Margaret Melton were married. On 27th October 1400 he was born to Nicholas IV Longford and Sarah Harrington at Colwich, Staffordshire. On 19th May 1426, Whitsunday, King Henry VI of England and II of France was knighted by his uncles John Lancaster 1st Duke Bedford and Humphrey Lancaster 1st Duke Gloucester at Leicester, Leicestershire, Thomas Courtenay 5th or 13th Earl Devon and Robert Wingfield.
In or after 1610. St Chad's Church, Longford [Map]. Elizabethan Period monument to Nicholas Longford (deceased).
Nicholas Longford: Around 1532 he was born to Ralph Longford and Dorothy Fitzherbert. In 1550 Nicholas Longford educated at Pembroke College, Cambridge University. In 1610 Nicholas Longford died.
After 30th June 1842. St Chad's Church, Longford [Map]. Monument to Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester (deceased) made by Robert Hall of Derby with bust by Joseph Francis of London. Gothic Aedicule.
After 22nd July 1844. St Chad's Church, Longford [Map]. Monument to Anne Amelia Keppel Countess Leicester (deceased). White marble with relief carving of angels probably sculpted by John Gibson (age 54).
Anne Amelia Keppel Countess Leicester: In 1803 she was born to William Charles Keppel 4th Earl Albermarle and Elizabeth Southwell Countess Albermarle. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. In 1822 Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester and she were married. The difference in their ages was 48 years. She the daughter of William Charles Keppel 4th Earl Albermarle and Elizabeth Southwell Countess Albermarle. In 1837 Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester was created 1st Earl of Leicester. She by marriage Countess of Leicester. On 22nd July 1844 Anne Amelia Keppel Countess Leicester died.