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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.
In 1526 Henry Peckham was born to Edmund Peckham (age 31).
In 1553 Henry Peckham (age 27) was elected MP Chipping Wycombe which seat he held until 1555.
In early 1556 the Dudley Conspiracy was an attempt by Henry Dudley (age 29) to replace Catholic Queen Mary with Protestant Queen Elizabeth with support from Charles V Holy Roman Emperor (age 55). His accomplices included Henry Peckham (age 30), son of Edmund Peckham, then Master of the Tower Mint. When the plot ws discovered Dudley escaped into exile, returning in 1563 when Elizabethed had acceded to the throne. A number of his co-conspirators, including Henry Peckham, were captured and executed.
On 7th July 1556 John Danyell of Messing and Henry Peckham (age 30) were hanged and beheaded. They were buried at All Hallows by the Tower Church [Map].
On 18th March 1556 Henry Peckham (age 30) was imprisoned at the Tower of London [Map].
Henry Machyn's Diary. 7th July 1556. The vij day of July was hangyd on the galaus on Towre-hylle [Map] for tresun a-gaynst the quen, on master Hare Peckham (age 30), and the thodur master John Daneell, and after cutt downe and heded, and ther hedes cared unto Londune bryge and ther sett up, and ther bodys bered at Allalows-barkyng [Map].
Note. P. 109. Execution of Peckham and Daniel. "The 8. of July, Henry Peckham, son to sir Edmond Peckham, and John Daniel, were hanged and headed on Tower-hill, for being of counsell with them that should have robbed the queenes treasure of her exchequer, and their bodies buried in Barking church." Stowe's Chronicle.—Daniel's name remains cut on the wall of his prison, "John Daniel, 1556." See Bayley's History of the Tower of London, p. 207.
GrandFather: Peter Peckham of London and Denham
Father: Edmund Peckham