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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On 18th November 1857 Stanhope Forbes was born to William Forbes and Juliette de Guise in Dublin.
1878. Stanhope Forbes [aged 20]. "Florence".
1878. Stanhope Forbes [aged 20]. "Italian Fisher Girl with a Rod".
1881. Stanhope Forbes [aged 23]. "A Street in Brittany".
1884-5. Stanhope Forbes [aged 26]. "A Fish Sale on a Cornish Beach".
1885. Stanhope Forbes [aged 27]. "A Street in Newlyn".
1886. Stanhope Forbes [aged 28]. "Off to the Fishing Ground".
In 1889 Stanhope Forbes [aged 31] and Elizabeth Armstrong at St Peter's Church, Newlyn.
1890. Stanhope Forbes [aged 32]. Self-portrait.
1891. Stanhope Forbes [aged 33]. Self-portrait.
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 1893 [his son] Alexander Forbes was born to Stanhope Forbes [aged 35] and Elizabeth Armstrong.
1901. Elizabeth Armstrong. Portrait of the artist's husband Stanhope Forbes [aged 43].
1903. Stanhope Forbes [aged 45]. Portrait of William Henry Edgecumbe 4th Earl of Mount Edgcumbe [aged 69].
1910. Stanhope Forbes [aged 52]. Portrait of the artist's mother Juliette Forbes, née de Guise.
1911. Stanhope Forbes [aged 53]. "The Old Pier Steps".
In or before 1912. Stanhope Forbes [aged 54]. Portrait of the artist's wife Elizabeth Armstrong.
In 1915 Stanhope Forbes [aged 57] and Maudie Palmer were married.
1916. Stanhope Forbes [aged 58]. Portrait of the artist's son Alexander Forbes [aged 23].
Alexander Forbes: In 1893 he was born to Stanhope Forbes and Elizabeth Armstrong. On 3rd September 1916 Alexander Forbes was killed in action. He is buried in Guillemont Road Cemetery
On 3rd September 1916 [his son] Alexander Forbes [aged 23] was killed in action. He is buried in Guillemont Road Cemetery
1918. Stanhope Forbes [aged 60]. "Munitions Girls".
The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel Volume 1 Chapters 1-60 1307-1342
The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel offer one of the most vivid and immediate accounts of 14th-century Europe, written by a knight who lived through the events he describes, and experienced some of them first hand. Covering the early decades of the Hundred Years’ War, this remarkable chronicle follows the campaigns of Edward III of England, the politics of France and the Low Countries, and the shifting alliances that shaped medieval warfare. Unlike later historians, Jean le Bel writes with a strong sense of eyewitness authenticity, drawing on personal experience and the testimony of fellow soldiers. His narrative captures not only battles and sieges, but also the realities of military life, diplomacy, and the ideals of chivalry that governed noble society. A key source for Jean Froissart, Le Bel’s chronicle stands on its own as a compelling and insightful work, at once historical record and literary achievement. This translation builds on the 1905 edition published in French by Jules Viard, adding extensive translations from other sources Rymer's Fœdera, the Chronicles of Adam Murimuth, William Nangis, Walter of Guisborough, a Bourgeois of Valenciennes, Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke and Richard Lescot to enrich the original text and Viard's notes.
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1919. Stanhope Forbes [aged 61]. "Fitting Out, Mousehole Harbour".
1927. Stanhope Forbes [aged 69]. "The Old Bridge [Map] at Relubbus".
1929. Stanhope Forbes [aged 71]. "Relubbus Bridge [Map]".
1930. Stanhope Forbes [aged 72]. "Young anglers at Hayle".
On 2nd March 1947 Stanhope Forbes [aged 89] died. He was buried at St Sancredus' Church, Sancreed.