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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 Westbury is in Member Parliament.
In 1572 Henry Brouncker Lord President Munster (age 22) was elected MP Westbury.
In 1597 James Ley 1st Earl of Marlborough (age 45) was elected MP Westbury.
On 3rd February 1624 Henry Mildmay (age 31) was elected MP Westbury.
In 1628 Charles Thynne (age 60) was elected MP Westbury.
In 1640 William Wheler 1st Baronet (age 29) was elected MP Westbury which seat he held until excluded in 1648.
In February 1659 William Wheler 1st Baronet (age 48) was elected MP Westbury which seat he held until April 1659.
In 1747 Paul Methuen (age 23) was elected MP Westbury which seat he held until 1748.
In 1795 Edward Bootle-Wilbraham 1st Baron Skelmersdale was elected MP Westbury.
In 1802 William Baldwin (age 65) was elected MP Westbury which seat he held until 1806.
In 1831 Henry Frederick Stephenson (age 40) was elected MP Westbury which seat he held until 1832.