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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.
Condover Hall, Shropshire is in Condover Shropshire [Map].
In 1586 Thomas Owen of Condover purchased Condover Hall, Shropshire from the Vynar family and proceeded to rebuild to Halll and lay out gardens. He had been leasin gthe house since 1578.
On 21st December 1598 Thomas Owen of Condover died. He was buried at Westminster Abbey [Map]. Roger Owen of Condover inherited Condover Hall, Shropshire.
In 1718 Roger Owen of Condover (age 43) died. Latitia Owen (age 22) inherited Condover Hall, Shropshire.
On 10th August 1755 Latitia Owen (age 59) died. Charlton Leighton 4th Baronet (age 8) inherited Condover Hall, Shropshire.
In 1784 Charlton Leighton 4th Baronet (age 37) died unmarried. His half brother Robert (age 32) succeeded 5th Baronet Leighton of Wattlesborough. Anna-Maria Leighton and her husband Nicholas Smythe (age 54) inherited Condover Hall, Shropshire.
On 8th March 1790 Nicholas Smythe (age 60) died. Nicholas Owen Smythe (age 21) inherited Condover Hall, Shropshire.
On 30th January 1804 Nicholas Owen Smythe (age 35) died. Edward William Pemberton aka Smythe Owen (age 10) inherited Condover Hall, Shropshire.
Creevey Papers. Mr. Creevey to Miss Ord.
Condover Hall, Sept. I, 1828.
"... Our coach was full, but we dropt two at Oxford, and to my great delight we left the other filthy wretch at Birmingham at 6 in the morning. He had been eating prawns all night, and flinging the skins at the bottom of the coach. However, I changed coaches at Birmingham, so it was all mighty well. Having breakfasted then at that early hour, I came alone to Shrewsbury . . and embarked in a chay for Condover Hall, just 5 miles from Salop. Altho' the two Stoke young ladies . . have always praised the house much to me, their praises have been much— very much — below its deserts. It is a charming and most incomparable house
On 9th April 1863 Edward William Pemberton aka Smythe Owen (age 69) died. His cousin Reginald Cholmondeley (age 36) inherited Condover Hall, Shropshire.
On 10th February 1896 Reginald Cholmondeley (age 69) died. Condover Hall, Shropshire was sold to the Royal National Institute for the Blind.