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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High Sheriff of Kent

High Sheriff of Kent is in High Sheriff.

In 1247 Nicholas Moels [aged 52] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1300 Henry Cobham 1st Baron Cobham [aged 40] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1315 Henry Cobham 1st Baron Cobham [aged 55] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

On 26th November 1377 Thomas Cobham [aged 34] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent which office he held until 25th November 1378.

In 1430 John St Leger [aged 35] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1439 Gervase Clifton [aged 34] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1450 Gervase Clifton [aged 45] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1458 Gervase Clifton [aged 53] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1460 John Scott [aged 37] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1462 William Peche [aged 41] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1468 Ralph St Leger [aged 38] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1477 William Cheney [aged 33] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1480 George Browne [aged 40] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1484 Robert Brackenbury was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1515 Thomas Cheney [aged 30] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1531 Richard Clement of Ightham Mote [aged 49] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1539 Anthony St Leger [aged 43] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1542 Henry Isley [aged 42] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1548 George Harper [aged 44] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1550 Henry Isley [aged 50] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1563 Thomas Walsingham [aged 37] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1575 John Tufton 1st Baronet [aged 31] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1590 Samson Lennard Baron Dacre Gilsland [aged 46] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1595 Thomas Palmer 1st Baronet [aged 55] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1596 Moyle Finch 1st Baronet [aged 46] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1605 Moyle Finch 1st Baronet [aged 55] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1646 John Rayney 1st Baronet [aged 45] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1654 Humfrey Tufton 1st Baronet [aged 70] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1676 John Cutler 1st Baronet [aged 73] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1753 John Shaw 4th Baronet [aged 24] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1828 Thomas Maryon Wilson 8th Baronet [aged 27] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

In 1903 Charles James Jessel 1st Baronet [aged 42] was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.

Arnold Savage was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.