Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
Paternal Family Tree: Lascelles
On 7th June 1740 Edward Lascelles 1st Earl Harewood was born to Edward Lascelles [aged 38].
On 31st October 1747 [his father] Edward Lascelles [aged 45] died.
In 1761 Edward Lascelles 1st Earl Harewood [aged 20] was elected MP Northallerton.
On 12th May 1761 Edward Lascelles 1st Earl Harewood [aged 20] and Anne Chaloner Baroness Harewood [aged 18] were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square.
On 11th June 1762 [his daughter] Frances Lascelles was born to Edward Lascelles 1st Earl Harewood [aged 22] and [his wife] Anne Chaloner Baroness Harewood [aged 19] at Northallerton. She married 4th October 1784 John Douglas, son of James Douglas 14th Earl Morton and Bridget Heathcote Countess Morton, and had issue.
On 10th January 1764 [his son] Edward Lascelles was born to Edward Lascelles 1st Earl Harewood [aged 23] and [his wife] Anne Chaloner Baroness Harewood [aged 21] at Hanover Square.
On 25th December 1767 [his son] Henry Lascelles 2nd Earl Harewood was born to Edward Lascelles 1st Earl Harewood [aged 27] and [his wife] Anne Chaloner Baroness Harewood [aged 25] at Stapleton Darrington. He married September 1794 Henrietta Sebright Countess Harewood and had issue.
On 4th October 1784 [his son-in-law] John Douglas [aged 28] and Frances Lascelles [aged 22] were married at Northallerton. She the daughter of Edward Lascelles 1st Earl Harewood [aged 44] and Anne Chaloner Baroness Harewood [aged 42]. He the son of James Douglas 14th Earl Morton and Bridget Heathcote Countess Morton.
In 1790 Edward Lascelles 1st Earl Harewood [aged 49] was elected MP Northallerton.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
03 September 1794 Henry Lascelles 2nd Earl Harewood [aged 26] and Henrietta Sebright Countess Harewood were married. He the son of Edward Lascelles 1st Earl Harewood [aged 54] and Anne Chaloner Baroness Harewood [aged 51].
On 25th January 1795 Edwin Lascelles 1st Baron Harewood [aged 82] died. Baron Harewood of Harewood in Yorkshire extinct. His vast wealth and estates, including his holdings in Barbados were inherited by his first cousin Edward Lascelles [aged 54], subsequently Earl of Harewood.
On 18th June 1796 Edward Lascelles 1st Earl Harewood [aged 56] was created 1st Baron Harewood of Harewood in Yorkshire. [his wife] Anne Chaloner Baroness Harewood [aged 53] by marriage Baroness Harewood of Harewood in Yorkshire.
On 22nd February 1805 [his wife] Anne Chaloner Baroness Harewood [aged 62] died.
On 7th September 1812 Edward Lascelles 1st Earl Harewood [aged 72] was created 1st Earl Harewood in Yorkshire, 1st Viscount Lascelles.
On 3rd June 1814 [his son] Edward Lascelles [aged 50] died.
On 31st March 1817 [his daughter] Frances Lascelles [aged 54] died.
On 3rd April 1820 Edward Lascelles 1st Earl Harewood [aged 79] died. His son Henry [aged 52] succeeded 2nd Earl Harewood in Yorkshire, 2nd Viscount Lascelles, 2nd Baron Harewood of Harewood in Yorkshire. Henrietta Sebright Countess Harewood by marriage Countess Harewood in Yorkshire.
Great x 3 Grandfather: Francis Lascelles 
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Lascelles
Great x 1 Grandfather: Francis Lascelles
GrandFather: Daniel Lascelles
Great x 3 Grandfather: George St Quintin
Great x 2 Grandfather: William St Quintin
Great x 1 Grandmother: Frances St Quintin
Father: Edward Lascelles
Great x 3 Grandfather: Francis Lascelles
Great x 2 Grandfather: Philip Lascelles
Great x 1 Grandfather: Edward Lascelles
GrandMother: Mary Lascelles