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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.

Biography of Edward Stanton 1681-1734

Edward Stanton 1681-1734 is in Sculptors.

In 1681 Edward Stanton was born to William Stanton (age 42).

In 1702 Edward Stanton (age 21) was admitted to the Worshipful Company of Masons.

In 1705 [his father] William Stanton (age 66) died.

In 1719 Edward Stanton (age 38) was appointed Master of the Worshipful Company of Masons.

On 31st May 1734 Edward Stanton (age 53) died. He was buried at St Andrew's Church, Holborn [Map].

St Kenelm's Churtch, Sapperton [Map]. There is a very fine collection of monuments. In the north transept is a large Renaissance tomb of Sir Henry Poole who died in 1616, with kneeling marble effigies of him and his family. There is also a recumbent stone knight and Renaissance canopy, on the east wall of the north transept, by Gildo or Gildon of Hereford. In south transept there is a substantial monument to Sir Robert Atkyns, the historian of Gloucestershire who died in 1711, by Edward Stanton.