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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.
Port Sunlight is in Wirral, Cheshire.
Leverhulme Memorial, Port Sunlight [Map]. Unveiled 13th September 1930 by Thomas Peacock, a veteran employee of Lever Brothers. Sculptor William Reid Dick. Built by John Stubbs and Son.
Leverhulme 1851-1925 to the honoured memory of William Hesketh first Viscount Leverhulme founder of Lever Brothers Limited and of Port Sunlight. A man remarkable for his business ability. His public benefactions and his love of beauty and art. This monument is erected by his fellow workers.
The figures at the base of the memorial symbolise the three great interests in the life of the founder of Port Sunlight industry, education and charity in its widest meaning the figure at the top of the column represents 'Inspiration' the foundation of all human progress
The Port Sunlight War Memorial [Map] was unveiled in 1921. On the memorial are the names of all of the company's employees who died as a result of both World Wars. Sculpted by William Goscombe John. The memorial cost £10,000; it was paid for by Lever Brothers Ltd and through public subscription. The bronzes were cast by A. B. Burton. The stone is Devon granite.
