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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.
John "The Elder" Bettes 1531-1569 is in Painters.
In 1531 John "The Elder" Bettes was born.
In 1545 John "The Elder" Bettes (age 14). Portrait of a Man in a Black Cap.
Around 1550 John "The Elder" Bettes (age 19). Portrait of William Fitch (age 54) with his hand on a skull.
William Fitch: Around 1496 he was born to Thomas Fitch. On 26th December 1578 he died.
Around 1550 John "The Elder" Bettes (age 19). Portrait of William Cavendish (age 45).
Around 1550 John "The Elder" Bettes (age 19). Portrait of Thomas Exmewe.
Around 1550 John "The Elder" Bettes (age 19); some doubt over attribution. Portrait of Thomas Wentworth 1st Baron Wentworth (age 49).
Around 1566 John "The Elder" Bettes (age 35). Portrait of a Gentleman.
In or before 1569 [his son] John "The Younger" Bettes was born to John "The Elder" Bettes (age 37).
In 1569 John "The Elder" Bettes (age 38) died.