Original Charters Relating to the City of Worcester: In Possession of the Dean and Chapter, and by Them Preserved in the Cathedral Library (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: Original Charters Relating to the City of Worcester: In Possession of the Dean and Chapter, and by Them Preserved in the Cathedral Library (Classic Reprint)
Author: J. Harvey Bloom
ISBN: 9780484292498

J. Harvey Bloom

9780484292498: Original Charters Relating to the City of Worcester: In Possession of the Dean and Chapter, and by Them Preserved in the Cathedral Library (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484292498 ISBN 13: 9780484292498

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Original Charters Relating to Worcester

A carefully curated collection of Worcester’s historic deeds and charters, now preserved in one volume for researchers and history lovers alike. This edition presents the original documents, with an introduction and notes that help you understand medieval landholding, church governance, and town life.

The book gathers charters, grants, and quitclaims that show how properties were held, leased, and inherited. It also traces the administration of the diocese, the powers of priors and canons, and the interactions between religious houses and secular authorities across centuries. The documents are organized into a clear structure and include notes on dates, places, and relevant people.
What you’ll experience

Access to primary sources: original charters, leases, and confirmations
Explanations of tenure types, such as free alms and knight’s service
Context about medieval property, governance, and church–town relations
An introduction that frames the documents and their significance

Ideal for readers of local history, medieval studies, and documentary archives who want a direct glimpse into Worcester’s past and its legal and religious life.

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