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Title

The History of England's Cathedrals / Nicholas Orme.

Edition

Rev. ed.

Imprint

New Haven : Yale University Press, 2024.

Physical description

xii, 306 pages : ill., chiefly colour, maps, plans ; 23 cm

ISBN

9780300275483 paperback

Note

First published in 2017 by Impress Books Ltd. Revised edition published 2024.

Bibliography, etc. note

Includes bibliographical references, guide to technical terms and index.

Summary, etc.

Summary: "Cathedrals, with their imposing frontage, massive towers, or tapering spires, seek to impress. Whilst churches number in the thousands, there are only sixty-two Anglican and Catholic cathedrals in England. These treasured buildings stand out in our landscape, each home to its own vibrant history. When we visit a cathedral like Canterbury or Salisbury, we are treading in the footsteps of Saxons, Normans, Tudors and Victorians. But what was life really like within their walls over the centuries? Renowned historian Nicholas Orme traces the social and cultural history of English cathedrals from Roman times to the present day. Orme looks closely at the layout of the buildings, the people who ran them, worship and music, links with learning and education, and the key role they played in the community. This insightful, wide-ranging study reveals how England's cathedrals adapted over time, weathering periods of turmoil and peace, to survive as great repositories of our national history".

Provenance

Salisbury Cathedral Library bookplate (20th century, reprinted 2019) with design based on the Dean and Chapter seal, and inscription “Sarvm Cathedral Library.”

Subject

Cathedrals England.

Subject

Salisbury Cathedral Old Sarum

Added entry--name

Yale University Press donor.

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