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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Thomas John Clapperton 1879-1962

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On 14th October 1879 Thomas John Clapperton was born to John William Clapperton at Galashiels, Roxburghshire.

On 21st May 1916 Simon Richard Richmond Mewburn [aged 31] was killed in action when he led his men to attack a bridge over the Shatt-el-hai, Wasit, Iraq. His body was never found. A fellow Officer wrote: "I can't bear to think that we shall have his cheery company no more in this world". He has a memorial at St John Lee Church, Hexham [Map] sculpted by Thomas John Clapperton [aged 36].

Simon Richard Richmond Mewburn: On 9th September 1884 he was born. After 21st May 1916. St John Lee Church, Hexham [Map]. Monument to Simon Richard Richmond Mewburn sculpted by Thomas John Clapperton.

After 21st May 1916. St John Lee Church, Hexham [Map]. Monument to Simon Richard Richmond Mewburn [deceased] sculpted by Thomas John Clapperton [aged 36].

On 15th February 1962 Thomas John Clapperton [aged 82] died at Upper Beeding, West Sussex.