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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.
Allan Gairdner Wyon 1882-1962 is in Sculptors.
In 1882 Allan Gairdner Wyon was born.
On 22nd September 1916 Edward Wyndham Tennant (age 19) was killed in action at the Battle of the Somme. Sculpted by Allan Gairdner Wyon (age 34). Salisbury Cathedral [Map].
Edward Wyndham Tennant: On 1st July 1897 he was born to Edward Tennant 1st Baron Glenconner and Pamela Wyndham Viscountess Grey.
On 3rd December 1918 Bishop John Percival (age 84) died. Monument sculpted by Allan Gairdner Wyon (age 36) in the Choir of Hereford Cathedral [Map].
Bishop John Percival: On 27th September 1834 he was born in Brough Sowerby Kirkby Stephen. In January 1895 Bishop John Percival was elected Bishop of Hereford by Archibald Philip Primrose 5th Earl Rosebery 1st Earl Midlothian.
Salisbury Cathedral [Map]. On 15th December 1922 Lieutenant General Sir George Montague Harper (age 57) died in a car accident when his car skidded and overturned fracturing his skull. Memorial in Salisbury Cathedral [Map] sculpted by Allan Gairdner Wyon (age 40).
Lieutenant General Sir George Montague Harper: On 11th January 1865 he was born.
On 26th February 1962 Allan Gairdner Wyon (age 80) died.
