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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.
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St Denys' Church, Sleaford is in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, Churches in Lincolnshire.
Chancel of St Denys' Church, Sleaford [Map].
General monuments to the Moore family at St Denys' Church, Sleaford [Map].
Interior of St Denys' Church, Sleaford [Map].
Around 1200. Medieval Grave Slab at St Denys' Church, Sleaford [Map].
After 1590. Monument to Robert Carr (age 79) at St Denys' Church, Sleaford [Map]. Possibly sculpted by Maximilian Colt (age 15).
After 1st October 1618. Monument to Edward Carr 1st Baronet (deceased) at St Denys' Church, Sleaford [Map] sculpted by Maximilian Colt (age 43).
On 29th August 1667 Robert Carr 2nd Baronet (deceased) was buried at St Denys' Church, Sleaford [Map].
On 17th November 1682 Robert Carr 3rd Baronet (deceased) was buried at St Denys' Church, Sleaford [Map].
After 28th December 1683. Chest tomb of Edward Carr 4th Baronet (deceased) at St Denys' Church, Sleaford [Map].
Edward Carr 4th Baronet: In 1666 he was born to Robert Carr 3rd Baronet and Elizabeth Bennet Lady Carr in Aswarby. On 14th November 1682 Robert Carr 3rd Baronet died in Aswarby. His son Edward succeeded 4th Baronet Carr of Sleaford in Lincolnshire. On 28th December 1683 Edward Carr 4th Baronet died unmarried. His great uncle Rochester succeeded 5th Baronet Carr of Sleaford in Lincolnshire.
On 16th September 1690 Robert Carr was buried at St Denys' Church, Sleaford [Map].
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.
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After 1725. General memorials at St Denys' Church, Sleaford [Map].
After 1780. Memorial to Mary Bankes at St Denys' Church, Sleaford [Map].
After 1826. Memorial to Robert Langton Bankes and his wife Mercy Tanner (age 65) at St Denys' Church, Sleaford [Map].
Robert Langton Bankes: In 1747 he was born. In 1798 he and Mercy Tanner were married. On 30th June 1823 he died.
Mercy Tanner: In 1761 she was born. On 18th November 1826 she died.
After 11th February 1834. Monument to Anne Bankes nee Truman at St Denys' Church, Sleaford [Map] sculpted by Richard Westmacott (age 58).
1858. Monument to William Welby erected by his son Adlard Welby at St Denys' Church, Sleaford [Map].
William Welby: Around 1725 he was born. On 18th May 1809 he died. He was buried at St Mary's Chapel, Islington.
Adlard Welby: he was born to William Welby.
After 1919. First World War Memorial at St Denys' Church, Sleaford [Map].