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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Gertrude "Gertie" Millar Countess of Dudley 1879-1952

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On 21st February 1879 Gertie Millar was born at Manningham, Bradford. Her father, John, was a mill worker and her mother, Elizabeth, a worsted-stuff worker. She began her professional career in a pantomime in Manchester,

In 1896 [her daughter] Morvyth Lilian Ward was born to William Humble Ward 2nd Earl of Dudley [aged 28] and Gertrude "Gertie" Millar Countess of Dudley [aged 16]. She married Constantine Evelyn Benson.

In 1901 Gertie Millar [aged 21] met composer Lionel Monkton while appearing in one of his shows. Making hits of his music established Gertie as a star, and the couple married.

In 1902 Lionel Monkton [aged 40] and Gertie Millar [aged 22] were married.

Around 1905. W and D Downey. Photograph of Gertrude "Gertie" Millar Countess of Dudley [aged 25].

Around 1905. Beagles Postcards. Portrait of Gertrude "Gertie" Millar Countess of Dudley [aged 25].

1907. Gertie Millar [aged 27] as Mitzi in 'The Girls of Gottenberg' by Foulsham & Banfield, published by Rotary Photographic Co Ltd

1909. Gertie Millar [aged 29] as Mary Gibbs in 'Our Miss Gibbs' by Rita Martin, published by J. Beagles & Co bromide postcard print, 1909

Gertie Millar [aged 32] as Nancy Joyce in 'The Dancing Mistress' by Rita Martin, published by J. Beagles & Co bromide postcard print, 1912.

On 15th February 1924 [her husband] Lionel Monkton [aged 62] died. His wife Gertie Millar [aged 44] married William Humble Ward 2nd Earl of Dudley [aged 56] two months later.

On 23rd February 1943 William Humble Eric Ward 3rd Earl of Dudley [aged 49] and Frances Laura Charteris Duchess of Marlborough [aged 27] were married. She by marriage Countess of Dudley of Dudley Castle in Staffordshire. The difference in their ages was 21 years. He the son of William Humble Ward 2nd Earl of Dudley and Gertrude "Gertie" Millar Countess of Dudley [aged 64].