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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MP Yorkshire

MP Yorkshire is in Member Parliament.

Good Parliament

In 1376 John Savile of Shelley and Golcar (age 51) was elected MP Yorkshire in the Good Parliament. During the Good Parliament, he was sufficiently trusted to conduct Thomas Caterton from Queenborough Castle [Map] for interrogation before Parliament. Caterton had been appealed for treason by Sir John Annesley, and the court party, including Gaunt (age 35), was anxious to protect him from attack. In the event, they were able to hold off the opposition, despite some damning revelations about their conduct of the war-effort. The duke himself was singled out for particular criticism, and during the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 he fled into Scotland, leaving his Savoy Palace [Map] to be destroyed by the London mob. Gaunt was, understandably, reluctant to cross the border again without the protection of a sizeable bodyguard. In late June 1376, therefore, his leading retainers in the north were instructed to provide an escort for his journey to Knaresborough [Map]. Not only did John Savile of Shelley and Golcar mobilize a personal retinue of ten men-at-arms and 40 archers; he also helped to suppress the rebellion in the north by serving on two commissions for the punishment of insurgents.

In October 1382 John Savile of Shelley and Golcar (age 57) was elected MP Yorkshire.

In April 1384 John Savile of Shelley and Golcar (age 59) was elected MP Yorkshire.

In November 1384 John Savile of Shelley and Golcar (age 59) was elected MP Yorkshire.

In January 1390 John Savile of Shelley and Golcar (age 65) was elected MP Yorkshire.

In 1439 Thomas Savile (age 58) was elected MP Yorkshire.

In October 1553 William Vavasour (age 39) was elected MP Yorkshire.

In 1597 William Fairfax (age 66) was elected MP Yorkshire.

Jean de Waurin's Chronicle of England Volume 6 Books 3-6: The Wars of the Roses

Jean de Waurin was a French Chronicler, from the Artois region, who was born around 1400, and died around 1474. Waurin’s Chronicle of England, Volume 6, covering the period 1450 to 1471, from which we have selected and translated Chapters relating to the Wars of the Roses, provides a vivid, original, contemporary description of key events some of which he witnessed first-hand, some of which he was told by the key people involved with whom Waurin had a personal relationship.

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In 1679 Charles Boyle 3rd Baron Clifford (age 39) was elected MP Yorkshire.

In 1710 Arthur Kaye 3rd Baronet (age 40) was elected MP Yorkshire.

In 1713 Arthur Kaye 3rd Baronet (age 43) was elected MP Yorkshire.

In 1715 Arthur Kaye 3rd Baronet (age 45) was elected MP Yorkshire.

In 1722 Arthur Kaye 3rd Baronet (age 52) was elected MP Yorkshire.

In 1734 Miles Stapylton 4th Baronet (age 26) was elected MP Yorkshire.

In 1761 Edwin Lascelles 1st Baron Harewood (age 48) was elected MP Yorkshire.

In 1830 George Howard 7th Earl Carlisle (age 27) was elected MP Yorkshire which seat he held until 1832.