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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.
Before 1507 [his father] Thomas Astley of Hilmorton and Melton Constable (age 37) and [his mother] Anne Wood aka Wode were married.
Around 1507 John Astley was born to [his father] Thomas Astley of Hilmorton and Melton Constable (age 38) and [his mother] Anne Wood aka Wode. His mother was the sister of [his aunt] Elizabeth Wood aka Wode who was married to James Boleyn (age 14) who was uncle to Queen Anne Boleyn of England (age 6).
On 18th August 1512 [his mother] Anne Wood aka Wode died in childbirth whilst visiting her sister Elizabeth at Blickling, Norfolk. St Andrew's Church, Blickling [Map]. Memorial brass to Anne Wood aka Wode depicted holding the two and female twins that she died giving birth to. The inscription:
Pray for the soul of Anne Wode, the second wife of [his father] Thomas Astley of Melton Constable (age 43), Esquire, who on the feast day of Saint Agapitus the Martyr gave birth to a male and a female child, and after the peril of childbirth, suddenly departed to the Lord in the year one thousand five hundred and twelve of Christ.
Orate p[ro] a[n]i[m]a Anne a wode ux[oris] s[e]cu[n]de Tho[m]e Asteley de Melton Constable. Armig[eri], que in die s[an]c[t]i Agapiti Martyris masculu[m] et femella[m] ad partu[m] pep[er]it et post pariendi p[er]iculu[m] subito migravit ad Domi[num] A[nn]o M[illensim]o benignissimi Vo XIIo Xpi.
Anne Wood aka Wode: she was born to John Wood aka Wode. Before 1507 Thomas Astley of Hilmorton and Melton Constable and she were married.
Thomas Astley of Hilmorton and Melton Constable: In 1469 he was born. On 19th October 1543 he died.
On 19th October 1543 [his father] Thomas Astley of Hilmorton and Melton Constable (age 74) died.
In 1545 John Astley (age 38) and Katherine "Kat" Champernowne (age 43) were married.
In 1554 John Astley (age 47) was in Padua.
In December 1558 John Astley (age 51) was appointed Master of the Jewel House. [his wife] Katherine "Kat" Champernowne (age 56) was appointed Chief Lady of the Bedchamber.
In August 1564 Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland (age 30) visited Cambridge University accompanied by William Howard 1st Baron Howard (age 54) and William Cecil 1st Baron Burghley (age 43). William Cecil 1st Baron Burghley was created Master of Arts: Cambridge University.
John Astley (age 57) was created Master of Arts: Cambridge University.
On 10th August 1564 Edward Manners 3rd Earl of Rutland (age 15) was created Master of Arts: Cambridge University.
After 1565 John Astley (age 58) and Margaret Grey were married.
On 18th July 1565 [his wife] Katherine "Kat" Champernowne (age 63) died. She was buried in All Saints Church, Maidstone.
Around 1568 John Astley (age 61) was granted the castle and manor of Allington, Kent.
In or before 1579 [his son-in-law] Thomas Knatchbull and [his daughter] Eleanor Astley were married.
All About History Books
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.
Around July 1595 John Astley (age 88) died in Maidstone, Kent [Map]. He was buried in All Saints Church, Maidstone.
[his daughter] Eleanor Astley was born to John Astley and Margaret Grey. She married in or before 1579 Thomas Knatchbull and had issue.
[his son] John Astley was born to John Astley and Margaret Grey.
Father: Thomas Astley of Hilmorton and Melton Constable
GrandFather: John Wood aka Wode
Mother: Anne Wood aka Wode