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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.
South Bailey, Durham is in Durham, County Durham [Map].
The Water Pump in the South Bailey, Durham. A Grade II Listed Building. Late C18/early C19. Stone base; wood boarded column enclosing pump with iron handle and bucket stand. Tall square column; long curved handle on north side; C19 square gas lamp on wrought iron bracket attached to east side over water pipe and bucket stand. Moulded square stone base.
Tower on the riverside of the South Bailey, Durham with covered alley into the College.
South Bailey, Durham.
1500. The College Gateway, or Priory Gateway from the South Bailey, Durham was commissioned in 1500, by Prior Castell replacing an earlier gatehouse. A chapel dedicated to St Helen, is to be found in the upper storey of the gatehouse. North of the College Gate was a room for the Children of Almonry – poor children that were fed, clothed and schooled by the Abbey.
In 1736 Elizabeth Blakiston (age 85) died. She was buried at St James the Less Church, South Bailey, Durham.
Around 1750. Arcaded 18th century building opposite the Priory/College Gateway that defines the boundary between the North and South Baileys.
On 27th January 1918 Reverend William Greenwell (age 97) died unmarried at his home 27 South Bailey, Durham.
On 15th February 2018 HRH The Prince of Wales (age 69) unveiled a plaque at Bowes House, St Johns College, South Bailey, Durham to Dame Elizabeth Bowes 1651-1736 nee Blakiston, ancestor of his mother Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom (age 91).
Elizabeth Blakiston: In 1651 she was born to Francis Blakiston 3rd Baronet. In 1693 William Bowes of Streatlam and she were married. In 1736 she died. She was buried at St James the Less Church, South Bailey, Durham.
Memorial to George Body on nineteen South Bailey, Durham.