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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.

St Andrews Church, Barnwell, Northamptonshire, South-Central England, British Isles [Map]

St Andrews Church, Barnwell is in Barnwell, Northamptonshire, Churches in Northamptonshire.

Around 1275. St Andrews Church, Barnwell [Map]. Late C13, C14. Chancel remodelled by Sir. G.G.Scott c1851. Squared coursed limestone with ashlar dressings and Collyweston slate and lead roof.

After 4th August 1720. Memorial to Nicholas Latham, parson of St Andrews Church, Barnwell [Map] for fifty-one years. Demi-figure to right of altar, in arch-head niche with inscribed panel, scrolls and armorial device above.

On 21st February 1919 Sidney Spencer (age 28) died at a Military Hospital in Hounslow. He was buried at St Andrews Church, Barnwell [Map]. Service No. 3/8575. 3rd Bn. Northamptonshire Regiment transf. to (464013), 660th Agricultural Coy. Labour Corps.

Sidney Spencer: Around 1891 he was born.

On 10th June 1974 Henry Windsor 1st Duke Gloucester (age 74) died. His son Richard (age 29) succeeded 2nd Duke Gloucester. Memorials at St Andrews Church, Barnwell [Map] to Henry Windsor 1st Duke Gloucester who lived nearby and worshipped at the church.

Richard Alexander Walter Windsor 2nd Duke Gloucester: On 26th August 1944 he was born to Henry Windsor 1st Duke Gloucester and Alice Christabel Montagu-Douglas-Scott Duchess Gloucester. He a grandson of King George V of the United Kingdom.