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.'
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MP Newcastle under Lyme is in Member Parliament.
In 1547 William Stanford (age 37) was elected MP Newcastle under Lyme.
In 1584 Walter Chetwynd (age 24) was elected MP Newcastle under Lyme. He was re-elected in 1586, 1604 and 1614.
In 1588 Francis Aungier 1st Baron Aungier (age 29) was elected MP Newcastle under Lyme which seat he held until 1589.
In 1593 Thomas Fitzherbert (age 43) returned as MP Newcastle under Lyme.
In 1601 Edward Mainwaring (age 24) was elected MP Newcastle under Lyme.
In 1625 Edward Mainwaring (age 21) was elected MP Newcastle under Lyme.
In 1626 John Skeffington 2nd Baronet (age 36) was elected MP Newcastle under Lyme.
In 1628 George Gresley 1st Baronet (age 48) was elected MP Newcastle under Lyme which seat he held until 1629.
In 1685 William Sneyd (age 43) was elected MP Newcastle under Lyme.
On 2nd June 1715 Brian Broughton 3rd Baronet (age 37) was elected MP Newcastle under Lyme after a petition; he had come third in the poll.
On 1722 Brian Broughton 3rd Baronet (age 44) was elected MP Newcastle under Lyme unopposed.
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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On 20th November 1724 Walter Wagstaffe Bagot 5th Baronet (age 22) was elected MP Newcastle under Lyme. He was re-elected in 1734.
In 1754 John Waldegrave 3rd Earl Waldegrave (age 35) was elected MP Newcastle under Lyme.
In 1796 Edward Bootle-Wilbraham 1st Baron Skelmersdale was elected MP Newcastle under Lyme.
In 1812 John Fletcher aka Boughey 2nd Baronet (age 27) was elected MP Newcastle under Lyme which seat he held until 1818.
In 1832 Henry Pollard Willoughby 3rd Baronet (age 35) was elected MP Newcastle under Lyme which seat he held until 1834.
On 12th December 1832 John Pollard Willoughby 4th Baronet (age 33) was elected MP Newcastle under Lyme which seat he held until 5th January 1835.