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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.
Alfred East 1844-1913 is in Painters.
On 13th October 1817 [his father] Benjamin East (age 21) and [his mother] Elizabeth Wright (age 18) were married.
On 15th December 1844 Alfred East was born to [his father] Benjamin East (age 48) and [his mother] Elizabeth Wright (age 45) at Lower Street, Kettering. He was their youngest child. Alfred attended the local grammar school and took up his father's occupation as a shoe clicker before becoming a commercial traveller in boots & shoes and was a partner in Charles East & Co., shoe manufacturers at Kettering.
In 1871 Alfred East (age 26) was boarding at 5 Queen Street, St George's, Glasgow and studying at the Glasgow School of Art, later studying at Académie Julian and L'Ecole Des Beaux Arts, under William-Adolphe Bougereau (1825-1905), in Paris.
In 1874 Alfred East (age 29) and Sarah Annie Heath (age 29) were married.
In 1876 [his mother] Elizabeth Wright (age 77) died.
In 1882 [his father] Benjamin East (age 86) died.
. Around 1885. Alfred East (age 40). "An English Farmstead".
. 1897. Alfred East (age 52). "The Sleepy River Somme".
In 1899 Alfred East (age 54) was elected Associate of the Royal Academy.
. Around 1903. Alfred East (age 58). "Château Gaillard [Map]".
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The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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In 1906 Alfred East (age 61) was elected President of the Royal Society of British Artists, which position he held until his death.
1907. Philip de László (age 37). Portrait of Alfred East (age 62).
In 1910 Alfred East (age 65) was knighted.
. 1912. Alfred East (age 67). Self-portrait.
. Before 1913. Alfred East (age 68). "Kirkstall Abbey, West Yorkshire [Map]".
In 1913 Alfred East (age 68) was elected Fellow of the Royal Academy.
On 28th September 1913 Alfred East (age 68) died at his London residence in Belsize Park.