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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.
Before 19th September 1806 [his father] William Dyce of Fonthill and Cuttlehill (age 36) and [his mother] Margaret Chambers of Westburn (age 30) were married.
On 19th September 1806 William Dyce was born to [his father] William Dyce of Fonthill and Cuttlehill (age 36) and [his mother] Margaret Chambers of Westburn (age 30) at 48 Marischal Street, Aberdeen.
In 1825 William Dyce (age 18) travelled to Rome, Italy [Map] returning after nine months.
In 1827 William Dyce (age 20) returned to Rome, Italy [Map], staying for eighteen months.
1827. William Dyce (age 20). "Bacchus Nursed by the Nymphs of Nyssa".
1834 to 1835. William Dyce (age 27). Portrait of Galbraith Lowry-Cole (age 61).
Galbraith Lowry-Cole: On 1st May 1772 he was born to William Willoughby Cole 1st Earl Enniskillen and Anne Lowry-Corry Countess Enniskillen. In 1802 Galbraith Lowry-Cole and Catherine Pakenham were engaged; it was broken off a year later. She married his friend Arthur Wellesley, future Duke of Wellington, in 1806. On 15th June 1815 Galbraith Lowry-Cole and Frances Harris were married. She the daughter of James Harris 1st Earl Malmesbury and Harriet Maria Amyand Countess Malmesbury. He the son of William Willoughby Cole 1st Earl Enniskillen and Anne Lowry-Corry Countess Enniskillen. On 4th October 1842 Galbraith Lowry-Cole died.
In 1835 [his father] William Dyce of Fonthill and Cuttlehill (age 65) died.
1848. William Dyce (age 41). Portrait of Princess Victoria (age 4).
Princess Alice Saxe Coburg Gotha: On 25th April 1843 she was born to Prince Albert Saxe Coburg Gotha and Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. Coefficient of inbreeding 7.25%. On 1st July 1862 Prince Louis Hesse Darmstadt IV Grand Duke and she were married at Osborne House, Isle of Wight. She the daughter of Prince Albert Saxe Coburg Gotha and Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. On 14th December 1878 Princess Alice Saxe Coburg Gotha died.
18th January 1848. William Dyce (age 41). Portrait of Princess Victoria (age 7). See Queen Victoria's Journal.
Queen Victoria's Journal 1848. 18th January 1848. Windsor Castle [Map]. A fine, frosty morning. — We took a walk after breakfast. — Poor Ld Powis (deceased) has died in a most melancholy way. The whole party were out shooting & his 3rd son (age 22) accidentally shot his father in the thigh. At 1st he went on well, but unfortunately mortification set in, & he died. It is too dreadful for the unfortunate son. — Vicky (age 7) sat to Dyce (age 41) [See image], who began a new drawing. — Mama (age 61) came to luncheon, & we walked out again afterwards. — Mama, &c — & Ld Liverpool (age 63) (staying till the end of the week) dined. —
In 1850 William Dyce (age 43) and Jane Bickerton Brand were married.
1856. William Dyce (age 49). "Portrait of a Lady". The artist's wife [his wife] Jane Bickerton Brand.
Jane Bickerton Brand: In 1850 William Dyce and she were married. In 1885 she died.
In 1856 [his mother] Margaret Chambers of Westburn (age 80) died.
1860. William Dyce (age 53). George Herbert at Bemerton, Salisbury.
George Herbert: On 3rd April 1593 he was born to Richard Herbert and Magdalen Newport. On 1st March 1633 George Herbert died.
On 14th February 1864 William Dyce (age 57) died.
In 1885 [his former wife] Jane Bickerton Brand died.