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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.'
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Around 1705 Arthur Pond was born.
After 1705 Arthur Pond stayed for a time in Rome, Italy [Map] with Louis Francois Roubiliac 1702-1762.
From 1727 to 1734 Arthur Pond (age 22) lived at 16 17 Great Piazza Covent Garden.
In 1742. Arthur Pond (age 37). Portrait of Robert Walpole 1st Earl Orford (age 65).
In 1745. Arthur Pond (age 40). View of the North Front of Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland [Map].
In 1745. Arthur Pond (age 40). View of the South Front of Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland [Map].
In 1750. Arthur Pond (age 45). Portrait of Rhoda Delaval (age 24).
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The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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In 1750. Arthur Pond (age 45). Portrait of Rhoda Apreece.
In 1751. Arthur Pond (age 46). Portrait of Rhoda Delaval (age 25) and her siblings Francis Blake Delaval (age 23), Edward Hussey Delaval (age 22), John Delaval 1st Baron Delaval (age 22), Anne Hussey Delaval (age 8) and Sarah Delaval Countess Mexborough (age 9).
Edward Hussey Delaval: In 1729 he was born to Francis Blake Delaval and Rhoda Apreece. On 17th May 1808 John Delaval 1st Baron Delaval died without surviving male issue. Baron Delaval of Redford in County Wicklow and Baron Delaval of Seaton Delaval in Northumberland extinct. He was buried at Chapel of St Paul, Westminster Abbey [Map]. Edward Hussey Delaval inherited Doddington Hall [Map]. On 14th August 1814 Edward Hussey Delaval died. Sarah Delaval inherited Doddington Hall [Map].
Anne Hussey Delaval: Around 1743 she was born to Francis Blake Delaval and Rhoda Apreece. On 6th October 1759 William Stanhope and she were married. His third wife. The difference in their ages was 41 years. He the son of Philip Stanhope 3rd Earl Chesterfield and Elizabeth Savile.
In 1752 Arthur Pond (age 47) was elected Fellow of the Royal Society.
Vesta Monumenta. 1757. Plate 2. Two small Roman bronze lamps, one in the form of Silenus and one composed of a Bacchanalian figure astride an ass's head. Engraving by Arthur Pond (age 52) after his own drawings and those of Richard Cosway.
In 1757. Arthur Pond (age 52). Portrait of Susanna Hoare Countess Ailesbury (age 24).
Susanna Hoare Countess Ailesbury: On 15th April 1732 she was born to Henry Hoare "The Magnificient" and Susan Colt. On 17th February 1761 Thomas Brudenell 1st Earl Ailesbury and she were married. She by marriage Countess Ailesbury. He the son of George Brudenell 3rd Earl Cardigan and Elizabeth Bruce 3rd Countess Cardigan. On 4th February 1783 Susanna Hoare Countess Ailesbury died.
Before 9th September 1758. Arthur Pond (age 53). Portrait of Bishop Stephen Weston.
Bishop Stephen Weston: In 1665 he was born. In 1724 he was appointed Bishop of Exeter. In 1742 he died.
Before 9th September 1758. Arthur Pond (age 53). Portrait of Charles Boyle (age 29).
Charles Boyle: On 20th February 1729 he was born to John Boyle 5th Earl Cork and Henrietta Hamilton Countess Cork. On 16th September 1759 Charles Boyle died.
On 9th September 1758 Arthur Pond (age 53) died in Great Queen Street Covent Garden. His collection of old master drawings was sold the following year, and realised over £1400.