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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.
On 28th July 1794 Archbishop Charles Longley was born in Rochester, Kent [Map].
In 1836 Archbishop Charles Longley (age 41) was consecrated Bishop of Ripon.
On 10th February 1840 Prince Albert Saxe Coburg Gotha (age 20) and Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom (age 20) were married by Archbishop Charles Longley (age 45) at Chapel Royal, St James's Palace. She the daughter of Edward Augustus Hanover 1st Duke Kent and Strathearn and Marie Luise Victoria Saxe Coburg Gotha Duchess Kent and Strathearn (age 53). He the son of Ernest Saxe Coburg Gotha I Duke Saxe Coburg Gotha (age 56) and Duchess Louise Dorothea of Saxe Coburg Altenburg. They were first cousins. She a granddaughter of King George III of Great Britain and Ireland.
In 1856 Archbishop Charles Longley (age 61) was consecrated Bishop of Durham.
In 1860 Archbishop Charles Longley (age 65) was appointed Archbishop of York.
In 1862 Archbishop Charles Longley (age 67) was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury.
1864. George Richmond (age 54). Portrait of Archbishop Charles Longley (age 69).
On 27th October 1868 Archbishop Charles Longley (age 74) died.
1873. George Richmond (age 63). Portrait of Archbishop Charles Longley.