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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.
Chatsworth, Derbyshire
Chatsworth Bridge
Chatsworth Bronze Age Barrows
Calton Barrows, Chatsworth
Calver Low Barrows
Hob Hurst's House Barrow
Rowsley Barrow
Chatsworth House, Derbyshire
Edensor
Cavendish Club, Edensor
St Peter's Church, Edensor
Chatsworth, Derbyshire is in Derbyshire Dales.
1759. Chatsworth Bridge [Map] spans the River Derwent. 1759-74 by James Paine, substantially completed by 1761. Sandstone ashlar and rock-faced sandstone. Three broad segmental arches with step moulding and moulded hoodmould.
The River Derwent rises on Bleaklow, Derbyshire [Map] after which it passes Bamford, Derbyshire [Map], Hope, Derbyshire [Map], Hathersage, Derbyshire [Map], Grindleford, Derbyshire [Map], Baslow, Derbyshire [Map], Chatsworth House, Derbyshire [Map] passing under Chatsworth Bridge [Map], Rowsley, Derbyshire [Map] which it is joined by the Derbyshire River Wye, Matlock, Derbyshire [Map], Matlock Bath, Derbyshire [Map], Cromford, Derbyshire [Map], Ambergate, Derbyshire [Map] where it is joined by the River Amber. After Ambergate, Derbyshire [Map] it passes Belper, Derbyshire [Map], Duffield, Derbyshire [Map] then flows through the centre of Derby, Derbyshire [Map] after which it joins the River Trent around 1.4 Km east of Cavendish Bridge, Leicestershire [Map].
Around 1785 Edensor, Chatsworth, Derbyshire William Cavendish 6th Duke Devonshire, working with Joseph Paxton relocated Edensor, Chatsworth, Derbyshire, possibly so that it could no longer be seen from Chatsworth House, Derbyshire [Map]. One the east of the original village one house was left in situ being occupied by an elderly retainer Anthony Holmes. It was walled around to protect it against deer and cattle. Six houses were left in-situ although they were modified to include ornamental chimneys. The new village was provided with allotments, a small prison and a mortuary.
1775. The Cavendish Club, Edensor [Map] was originally built as a Coaching Inn in, unusually for the area, red brick, although it was, originally, rendered in cement. It was called the Grape Inn - a bunch of grapes continues to hang in the portico. There were two ranges of coaching stables and accommodation at the rear. The Inn was used by travellers between Buxton, Dovedale and Sheffield.
After 1918 the Cavendish Club, Edensor [Map] was converted into a Village Club for estate staff including a dance hall, stage, dressing rooms, film projector, and two billiard rooms, a library, a games room and a bar for men only. In the buildings at the rear there was a surgery for the Chatsworth District Nurse.