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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.
MP Berkshire is in Member Parliament.
In 1539 Richard Brydges (age 39) was elected MP Berkshire (Note. There is some doubt about this).
In 1539 Thomas Pope (age 32) was elected MP Berkshire.
In April 1553 Richard Brydges (age 53) was elected MP Berkshire.
In November 1554 Richard Brydges (age 54) was elected MP Berkshire.
In 1563 John Cheney was elected MP Berkshire.
In 1572 Edward Unton (age 38) was elected MP Berkshire.
In 1584 Edward Unton (age 28) was elected MP Berkshire.
In 1586 Edward Unton (age 30) was elected MP Berkshire.
In 1586 Thomas Parry (age 45) was elected MP Berkshire.
In 1614 Thomas Parry (age 73) was elected MP Berkshire. After being censured for interference in the election at Stockbridge, was dismissed from the House on 11th May 1614.
In 1654 Robert Pye (age 34) was elected MP Berkshire during the First Protectorate Parliament.
In 1659 Robert Pye (age 39) was elected MP Berkshire during the Third Protectorate Parliament.
In 1660 Robert Pye (age 40) was elected MP Berkshire during the Convention Parliament.
In 1662 Philip Howard (age 32) was elected MP Berkshire.
In 1754 Charles Fane 2nd Viscount Fane (age 46) was elected MP Berkshire which seat he held until 1761.
In 1857 Philip Pleydell-Bouverie (age 68) was elected MP Berkshire.