A Calendar of the Books, Charters, Letters Patent, Deeds, Rolls, Writs and Other Writings (Classic Reprint): In the Cases and Drawers of the New ... of the City of Coventry (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover Coventry's historic records in a thorough, organized catalog that brings the muniments to life.

This edition presents a comprehensive catalog of manuscripts from the New Muniment Room of St. Mary’s Hall in Coventry. Edited for the city, it details six main groups—Books, Charters and Letters Patent, Deeds, Exemplifications, Rolls and Files, and Miscellaneous matters—and explains how they are arranged for study. The volume also highlights the careful work of the Town Clerk and the editors in preparing the catalogue and notes the many kinds of documents now preserved for researchers and local historians.

• Learn how the collection is structured and how to navigate hundreds of separate writings and sets.
• Explore historical records ranging from charters and deeds to royal warrants and municipal papers.
• See notes on provenance, organization, and the effort that went into making the material accessible.
• Discover historical context and references that illuminate Coventry’s documentary heritage.

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