Churches and Churchyards of England and Wales
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Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Shire Library
ISBN-10
1784423556
ISBN-13
9781784423551
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint
Shire Publications
Country of Manufacture
IN
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 30th, 2019
Print length
152 Pages
Weight
328 grams
Dimensions
14.90 x 20.90 x 1.00 cms
Product Classification:
European historySocial & cultural historyHistory of religionChristianity
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The parish church is a symbol of continuity, a cornerstone of the urban and rural landscape, and a treasure trove often as rich in cultural history as any museum. This compact and accessible guide explores all of these aspects of the parish church, beginning by examining why churches are built where they are, and going on to explain how both church buildings and churchyards have changed over time. It also describes their fixtures and furnishings, including fonts, screens, stained glass and monuments, explaining the ritual and symbolic purpose of these features and how their significance has shifted over time. Lavishly illustrated with colour photographs, this book will provide an indispensable primer for anyone who is curious about the nation’s parish churches and wants to explore them further.
The parish church is a symbol of continuity, a cornerstone of the urban and rural landscape, and a treasure trove often as rich in cultural history as any museum. This compact and accessible guide explores all of these aspects of the parish church, beginning by examining why churches are built where they are, and going on to explain how both church buildings and churchyards have changed over time. It also describes their fixtures and furnishings, including fonts, screens, stained glass and monuments, explaining the ritual and symbolic purpose of these features and how their significance has shifted over time. Lavishly illustrated with colour photographs, this book will provide an indispensable primer for anyone who is curious about the nation’s parish churches and wants to explore them further.
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