Cathedrals of Britain (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781784420499)

Cathedrals are awe-inspiring buildings. Most are grand medieval structures, while others appear simple and unpretentious - yet all were designed to reflect the glory of God and have a profound impact on us. As trailblazers of architectural development, each cathedral has distinct individual features - such as the powerful Norman Romanesque west towers of Durham, the unique octagonal tower at Ely, and the daring late Gothic finery and spaciousness at Gloucester. In this lavishly illustrated guide to cathedrals from Bangor to York, with profiles of Roman Catholic and Scottish cathedrals, David Pepin outlines the evolution of architectural style, each building's key features, and the ongoing story of daily worship, wide-ranging ministry, conservation, the new work of craftspeople, and the increasing numbers of pilgrims and visitors.

Author: David Pepin
ISBN-10: 1784420492
ISBN-13: 9781784420499
Publisher: Shire Publications
Language: English
Published: 01/19/2016
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.90w x 0.80d