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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Frederick Hall is in Painters.
On 6th February 1860 Frederick Hall was born at Stillington, Hambleton.
Between 1879 and 1881 Frederick Hall (age 18) studied at Lincoln School of Art.
1881. Frederick Hall (age 20). The Judgement Porch [Map] at Lincoln Cathedral [Map].
Before 1885 Frederick Hall (age 24) established a Newlyn studio by 1885 following a visit there the previous year. The number of former associates he found working there possibly encouraged him. It could be said that the Newlyn School was founded in Antwerp in the early 1880's as the artists who formed the backbone of the group had formed friendships during their time in the Academy. Hall studied there under Verlat in 1882 and 1883 and developed a friendship with Norman Garstin. He shared lodgings with Walter Osborne. Fellow students at the Academy were Nathaniel Hill and Joseph Malachy Kavanagh.
1886. Frederick Hall (age 25). "In The Fields".
1887. Frederick Hall (age 26). "One for Sorrow".
1887. Frederick Hall (age 26). "Farmyard with Goats".
1887. Frederick Hall (age 26). "Primrose Day". The portrayal of rural life in a remote English village. The painting almost certainly depicts Primrose Day, celebrated on the 19th April to commemorate Disraeli who regarded the flower as his favourite.
In or after 1887. Frederick Hall (age 26). "Horses Watering".
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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Around 1898. Frederick Hall (age 37). "The Drinking Pool".
1910. Frederick Hall (age 49). "Changing Pastures".
Around 1911. Frederick Hall (age 50). "Twilight".
Around 1911. Frederick Hall (age 50). Portrait of Isaac Lowthian Bell 1st Baronet.
Isaac Lowthian Bell 1st Baronet: On 18th February 1804 he was born. On 20th July 1842 Isaac Lowthian Bell 1st Baronet and Margaret Pattinson were married. On 21st July 1855 Isaac Lowthian Bell 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Bell of Rounton Range and Washington Hall in County Durham. On 20th December 1904 Isaac Lowthian Bell 1st Baronet died. His son Thomas succeeded 2nd Baronet Bell of Rounton Range and Washington Hall in County Durham. Florence Eveleen Eleanore Olliffe Lady Bell by marriage Lady Bell of Rounton Range and Washington Hall in County Durham.
Around 1935. Frederick Hall (age 74). "Preparing for Sheep Washing".
On 21st August 1948 Frederick Hall (age 88) died.