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.'
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MP New Shoreham is in Member Parliament.
In 1547 Henry Hussey [aged 28] was elected MP New Shoreham.
In November 1554 Simon Lowe aka Fyfield was elected MP New Shoreham.
In 1571 William Dix was elected MP New Shoreham. Nominated by Thomas Howard 4th Duke of Norfolk [aged 34] who was executed the following year. Before his execution the Duke sent William Dix a New Testament with a letter thanking him for his faithful service.
In 1646 Herbert Springet 1st Baronet [aged 33] was elected MP New Shoreham which seat he held until 1648 when excluded by Pride's Purge.
In April 1660 Herbert Springet 1st Baronet [aged 47] was elected MP New Shoreham
In 1685 Edward Hungerford [aged 52] was elected MP New Shoreham.
In 1688 Edward Hungerford [aged 55] was elected MP New Shoreham.
In 1689 Edward Hungerford [aged 56] was elected MP New Shoreham.
In December 1708 Gregory Page 1st Baronet [aged 39] was elected MP New Shoreham at a by-election. He was re-elected in 1710.
In 1741 Thomas Brand [aged 24] was elected MP New Shoreham unopposed.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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In 1780 John Peachey 2nd Baron Selsey [aged 30] was elected MP New Shoreham which seat he held until 1790.
In 1795 Charles William Wyndham [aged 34] was elected MP New Shoreham.
In 1806 Charles Merrik Burrell 3rd Baronet [aged 31] was elected MP New Shoreham.
In 1832 Harry Dent Goring 8th Baronet [aged 30] was elected MP New Shoreham.
In or after 1862 Percy Burrell 4th Baronet [aged 49] was elected MP New Shoreham which seat he held until his death in 1876.
In 1876 Walter Burrell 5th Baronet [aged 61] was elected MP New Shoreham which seat he held until 1885 when the seat was abolished.