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The Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke. Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough is in Sprotbrough, South Yorkshire, Churches in South Yorkshire.
1170. St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. The present church is late Norman and is thought to be built around 1170. In 1516, the roof was replaced and clerestory windows added. The original roof line is still visible. Lower part of tower is 14th Century. A very rare stone ‘sanctuary' seat which gave respite to fugitives.
Around 1280. St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. Effigy of a Knight in 14th Century cusped, ogee recess. Probably of the Fitzwilliam Family - 
Fitzwilliam Arms.
In 1325 Isabel Deincourt (age 50) died at Emley Wakefield. She was buried at St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map].
Around 1350. St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. Effigy of unknown female in 20th Century Canopy. Appears to be clasping her heart. Note the curious carving at her feet shown reflected in mirror.
Around 1350 Sanctuary Seat aka The Firth Stool at St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. The seat would give sanctuary in the church if one sat on it. The chair has a traceried panel on its left side, which cannot be seen in the image. On the arm is a sculpture of a figure which is quite worn, and underneath the seat is a bearded figure with their head under the seat and resting on their hands, as if pushing the chiar up. The chair is likely to be 14th century, and the church dates back to the 13th and 14th centuries.
After 1474. St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. The upper two stages of the Tower were reconstructed around 1474 by the will of Sir William Fitzwilliam (age 57). The east opening of the tower was closed when the organ was added in the early 19th century.
William Fitzwilliam: In 1417 he was born to John Fitzwilliam and Margaret Clarell Lady of the Garter at Sprotbrough, South Yorkshire. Before 1st December 1474 William Fitzwilliam and Elizabeth Chaworth were married. On 1st December 1474 William Fitzwilliam died.
After 1st December 1474. Memorial brass to William Fitzwilliam (deceased) and his wife Elizabeth Chaworth (deceased) at St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map].
Elizabeth Chaworth: In 1418 she was born to Thomas Chaworth. On 1st December 1474 Elizabeth Chaworth died.
9th September 1713. Jane Barrett, aged thirteen, daughter of Paul Baarrett of Kent, was buried at St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map].
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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.
On 21st February 1732 Maria Wilson aka Burrill (age 63) died. She was buried at St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map].
Maria Wilson aka Burrill: In 1669 she was born. Before 5th November 1709 Lionel Copley and she were married.
In 1757 Reverend Thomas Loxley (age 35) was appointed Rector of St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map].
After 4th December 1760. St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. Memorial to William Wrightson of Cusworth (deceased).
On 21st April 1761 Godfrey Copley (age 54) died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map].
Godfrey Copley: In 1707 he was born to Lionel Copley and Maria Wilson aka Burrill.
On 20th December 1766 Lionel Copley (age 57) died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map].
Lionel Copley: On 5th November 1709 he was born to Lionel Copley and Maria Wilson aka Burrill.
On 5th March 1790 Reverend Thomas Loxley (age 68) died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map] on 8th March 1790.
8th March 1790. Memorial to Reverend Thomas Loxley (deceased). Rector of St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map].
Reverend Thomas Loxley: In 1722 he was born to Thomas Loxley and Elizabeth Revell. In 1757 he was appointed Rector of St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. On 5th March 1790 he died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map] on 8th March 1790.
On 4th March 1806 Lionel Copley 2nd Baronet (age 39) died unmarried and without issue. He ws buried at St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. His brother Joseph (age 36) succeeded 3rd Baronet Copley Sprotborough.
Lionel Copley 2nd Baronet: Around 1767 he was born to Joseph Moyle aka Copley 1st Baronet and Mary Buller Lady Copley. On 16th April 1781 Joseph Moyle aka Copley 1st Baronet died. His son Lionel succeeded 2nd Baronet Copley Sprotborough.
Joseph Copley 3rd Baronet: On 10th May 1769 he was born to Joseph Moyle aka Copley 1st Baronet and Mary Buller Lady Copley. On 4th March 1792 John Hamilton 1st Marquess Abercorn and Cecil Hamilton were married. She by marriage Marchioness Abercorn. They were divorced in April 1799. She married the Joseph Copley 3rd Baronet the following month; he being the brother of the Marquess' first wife Catherine Moyle Marchioness Abercorn. They were first cousins. On 23rd May 1799 Joseph Copley 3rd Baronet and Cecil Hamilton Marchioness Abercorn were married. She by marriage Lady Copley Sprotborough. He was the younger brother of her first husband's [John Hamilton 1st Marquess Abercorn] first wife Catherine Moyle Marchioness Abercorn.
After 22nd July 1811. St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. Ledger stone of Samuel Clowe of Broughton Hall in Lancashire.
On 19th June 1819 Cecil Hamilton Marchioness Abercorn (age 49) died. She was buried at St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map].
Cecil Hamilton Marchioness Abercorn: On 13th March 1770 she was born to George Hamilton.
On 21st May 1838 Joseph Copley 3rd Baronet (age 69) died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. His son Joseph (age 33) succeeded 4th Baronet Copley Sprotborough. Charlotte Anderson-Pelham Lady Copley (age 27) by marriage Lady Copley Sprotborough.
Joseph William Copley 4th Baronet: On 26th July 1804 he was born to Joseph Copley 3rd Baronet and Cecil Hamilton Marchioness Abercorn. On 19th November 1831 Joseph William Copley 4th Baronet and Charlotte Anderson-Pelham Lady Copley were married. She the daughter of Charles Anderson-Pelham 1st Earl Yarborough. He the son of Joseph Copley 3rd Baronet and Cecil Hamilton Marchioness Abercorn. On 4th January 1883 Joseph William Copley 4th Baronet died without issue. Baronet Copley Sprotborough extinct. He was buried at Brompton Cemetery, Kensington.
Charlotte Anderson-Pelham Lady Copley: On 21st October 1810 she was born to Charles Anderson-Pelham 1st Earl Yarborough. On 10th August 1875 Charlotte Anderson-Pelham Lady Copley died. She was buried at All Saints' Church, Brocklesby [Map].
1872. St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. Memorial to Thomas Wood of Sprotbrough.
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The Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke. Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
After 10th August 1875. St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. Memorial to Charlotte Anderson-Pelham Lady Copley (deceased), wife of Joseph William Copley 4th Baronet (age 71).
After 4th January 1883. Memorial to Joseph William Copley 4th Baronet (deceased) at St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map].
After 12th January 1887. St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. Memorial to Elizabeth Mary Copley (deceased) placed by her brother-in-law Henry George Grey 3rd Earl Grey (age 84), husband of her late sister Maria Copley 3rd Countess Grey.
Elizabeth Mary Copley: On 11th April 1800 she was born to Joseph Copley 3rd Baronet and Cecil Hamilton Marchioness Abercorn. On 12th January 1887 Elizabeth Mary Copley died unmarried.
Maria Copley 3rd Countess Grey: In May 1799 she was born to Joseph Copley 3rd Baronet and Cecil Hamilton Marchioness Abercorn. On 9th August 1832 Henry George Grey 3rd Earl Grey and she were married. She the daughter of Joseph Copley 3rd Baronet and Cecil Hamilton Marchioness Abercorn. He the son of Charles Grey 2nd Earl Grey and Mary Elizabeth Ponsonby Countess Grey. On 17th July 1845 Charles Grey 2nd Earl Grey died. His son Henry succeeded 3rd Earl Grey, 3rd Viscount Grey of Howick in Northumberland, 3rd Baron Grey of Howick in Northumberland, 4th Baronet Grey of Howick in Northumberland. She by marriage Countess Grey. After 14th September 1879 Maria Copley 3rd Countess Grey died.
After 12th September 1891. St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. Memorial to Richard Heber Wrightson (deceased) commissioned by his wife Albinia Thomas
Richard Heber Wrightson: In 1800 he was born to William Wrightson and Henrietta Heber. On 13th August 1832 he and Elizabeth Augusta de Grey were married at Merton, Norfolk. After 1875 he and Albinia Thomas were married at St Mary's Church, Bryanston Square, Marylebone. On 12th September 1891 he died. He was buried at St Peter's Church, Warmsworth.
Albinia Thomas: she was born to Inigo Thomas of Ratton in Sussex and Frances Anne m Thomas. In 1895 she died.
1915. St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. Chapel of St Thomas re-made in memory of Charles Watson-Copley 3rd Baronet and Georgiana Tredcroft Lady Watson-Copley by Selina Frances Watson-Copley (age 58). 
Watson Arms. NO IMAGE.
Charles Watson-Copley 3rd Baronet: On 6th April 1828 he was born to Charles Wager Watson 2nd Baronet and Jemima Colleton Lady Watson. On 30th December 1852 Charles Wager Watson 2nd Baronet died. His son Charles succeeded 3rd Baronet Watson of Fulmer in Buckinghamshire. On 12th May 1854 Charles Watson-Copley 3rd Baronet and Georgiana Tredcroft Lady Watson-Copley were married at Genoa. She by marriage Lady Watson of Fulmer in Buckinghamshire. On 6th April 1888 Charles Watson-Copley 3rd Baronet died. His brother Wager succeeded 4th Baronet Watson of Fulmer in Buckinghamshire.
Georgiana Tredcroft Lady Watson-Copley: Around 1827 she was born. On 27th January 1892 she died.
After 1945. War Memorials at St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map].
After 1960. St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. Memorial to Edward Windle 1892-1960, Churchwarden.
After 2015. List of the Rectors of St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map].
