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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.
Paternal Family Tree: Borlase
Around 1564 William Borlase of Little Marlow was born to John Borlase of Buckinghamshire (age 37).
On 17th November 1581 William Borlase of Little Marlow (age 17) matriculated Magdalen College, Oxford University.
In 1584 William Borlase of Little Marlow (age 20) was a student at Gray's Inn.
In 1589 [his son] William Borlase was born to William Borlase of Little Marlow (age 25).
Around 1590 [his son] Henry Borlase was born to William Borlase of Little Marlow (age 26).
On 6th May 1593 [his father] John Borlase of Buckinghamshire (age 66) died.
In 1601 William Borlase of Little Marlow (age 37) was appointed High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire.
On 28th June 1603 William Borlase of Little Marlow (age 39) was knighted at Beddington, Surrey.
In 1604 William Borlase of Little Marlow (age 40) was elected MP Aylesbury.
In 1614 William Borlase of Little Marlow (age 50) was elected MP Buckinghamshire.
Before 21st August 1619 [his son] William Borlase (age 30) and [his daughter-in-law] Jane Popham were married.
In 1624 [his son] Henry Borlase (age 34) died.
In 1624 William Borlase of Little Marlow (age 60) founded Sir William Borlase's Grammar School in memory of his son [his son] Henry Borlase (age 34) who had died that year.
On 4th September 1629 William Borlase of Little Marlow (age 65) died. He was buried on 10th September 1629.