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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 Orlando Bridgeman 4th Baronet 1695-1764

Paternal Family Tree: Bridgeman

On 2nd July 1695 Orlando Bridgeman 4th Baronet was born to John Bridgeman 3rd Baronet at Blodwell, Shropshire.

On 9th April 1719 Orlando Bridgeman 4th Baronet and Anne Newport Lady Bridgeman were married. She the daughter of Richard Newport 2nd Earl Bradford and Mary Wilbraham Countess Bradford.

In 1724 [his brother-in-law] Henry Newport 3rd Earl Bradford was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire.

In 1724 [his brother-in-law] Henry Newport 3rd Earl Bradford was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire.

On 7th September 1725 [his son] Henry Bridgeman 1st Baron Bradford was born to Orlando Bridgeman 4th Baronet and [his wife] Anne Newport Lady Bridgeman.

Before 1739 John Vanderbank. Portrait of Orlando Bridgeman 4th Baronet.

On 21st July 1747 [his father] John Bridgeman 3rd Baronet died. Orlando Bridgeman 4th Baronet succeeded 4th Baronet Bridgeman of Great Lever in Lancashire. [his wife] Anne Newport Lady Bridgeman by marriage Lady Bridgeman of Great Lever in Lancashire.

On 19th August 1752 [his wife] Anne Newport Lady Bridgeman died. She was buried at Weston Park, Staffordshire.

On 12th July 1755 [his son] Henry Bridgeman 1st Baron Bradford and [his daughter-in-law] Elizabeth Simpson Baroness Bradford were married.

1761. Francis Cotes. Portrait of Orlando Bridgeman 4th Baronet.

On 25th July 1764 Orlando Bridgeman 4th Baronet died. [his son] Henry Bridgeman 1st Baron Bradford succeeded 5th Baronet Bridgeman of Great Lever in Lancashire.