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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.
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In 1624 Thomas Jermyn (age 7) was elected MP Bere Alston.
In 1640 Hugh Pollard 2nd Baronet (age 37) was elected MP Bere Alston in the Long Parliament.
In 1646 Francis Drake 2nd Baronet (age 28) was elected MP Bere Alston.
In 1665 Joseph Maynard (age 25) was elected MP Bere Alston.
In 1694 Henry Hobart 4th Baronet (age 37) was elected MP Bere Alston.
In 1727 Francis Drake 4th Baronet (age 33) was elected MP Tavistock and MP Bere Alston. He chose to sit for Tavistock which seat he held until 1734.
In 1727 William Morden aka Harbord 1st Baronet (age 31) was elected MP Bere Alston.
In 1727 John Hobart 1st Earl Buckinghamshire (age 33) was elected MP Bere Alston.
In 1728 Archer Croft 2nd Baronet (age 44) was elected MP Bere Alston.
In 1734 Francis Drake 4th Baronet (age 40) was elected MP Bere Alston which seat he held until his death in 1740.
In 1741 William Morden aka Harbord 1st Baronet (age 45) was elected MP Bere Alston.
In 1790 George Howland Beaumont 7th Baronet (age 36) was elected MP Bere Alston which seat he held until 1796.