17th Century

                                                                                             
The Church of Orgelet: Its History, Clock Mechanism, and Medieval Pavement

The Church of Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption in Orgelet is a fortified 15th–17th-century church preserving a rare 17th-century clock mechanism, an unusually shaped tower with an octagonal belfry, and a remarkable 13th-century tiled pavement displayed inside. Together, these features make it one of the most historically layered landmarks in the Jura.

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Charles Farrington: Sheriff of Chester in 1653.

A family history discovery in Chester Cathedral reveals the story of Charles Farrington, Sheriff of Chester in 1653 — and my 10th great-grandfather.

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