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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.

Biography of Kenrick Eyton 1607-1681

Around 1607 Kenrick Eyton was born to Gerard Eyton of Eyton in Denbighshire.

On 14th October 1646 Kenrick Eyton (age 39) was one of the commissioners to arrange the surrender of Denbigh Castle to General Thomas Mytton.

In 1660 Kenrick Eyton (age 53) was elected MP Flintshire.

In August 1660 Kenrick Eyton (age 53) was appointed King's Attorney at Chester.

In July 1661 Kenrick Eyton (age 54) was appointed Prothonotary and Clerk of the Crown for Denbighshire and Montgomeryshire.

In 1670 Kenrick Eyton (age 63) was appointed Second Justice of the Court of Great Sessions in Wales for Anglesey, Caernarfon and Merioneth.

Before 29th November 1676 [his son-in-law] Henry Bunbury 2nd Baronet (age 19) and [his daughter] Mary Eyton were married.

Before 21st November 1681 Kenrick Eyton (age 74) and Eleanor Mutton were married.

On 21st November 1681 Kenrick Eyton (age 74) died.

[his daughter] Mary Eyton was born to Kenrick Eyton and Eleanor Mutton.