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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Baron Riddell of Walton Heath in Surrey

Baron Riddell of Walton Heath in Surrey is in Baronies of England Alphabetically, Baronies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronies of England.

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                    29th January 1920. 1st.  George Allardice 1st Baron Riddell [aged 54] created.
                
                    5th December 1934. 1st.  George Allardice 1st Baron Riddell extinct.

The London Gazette 31761. Whitehall, January 29, 1920.

The King has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to confer the dignity of a Baron of the said. United Kingdom upon Sir George Allardice Riddell [aged 54], Baronet, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Riddell, of Walton Heath, in the county of Surrey.

On 5th December 1934 George Allardice 1st Baron Riddell [aged 69] died. Baron Riddell of Walton Heath in Surrey and Baronet Allardice of Walton Heath in Surrey extinct.