William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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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].
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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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].