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Church Curiosities: Strange Objects and Bizarre Legends (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781784424442)
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David Castleton
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xA guide to the eccentric and rare objects, tales, and legends that lie hidden behind the doors of Britain's churches.
Why does Frensham Church contain a cauldron said to have belonged to fairies? What stories lurk behind Lincoln Cathedral's imp, Westminster Abbey's macabre royal effigies, and Salisbury Cathedral's 'boy bishop' statue? Why do Britain's churches contain dragon-slaying spears, monstrous cows' ribs, pagan Roman altars, reindeer horns, and archbishops' mummified skulls? David Castleton takes you on a journey through the fascinating world of lepers' squints, sanctuary knockers, virgins' garlands, and pancake bells, forever altering your view of Britain's churches and cathedrals.Author: David Castleton
ISBN-10: 1784424447
ISBN-13: 9781784424442
Publisher: Shire Publications
Language: English
Published: 05/18/2021
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.90w x 0.30d
Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 04/05/2021
Publishers Weekly 04/12/2021 pg. 71
By David Castleton
xDavid Castleton is an author, poet, blogger, and freelance journalist, best known for his novel The Standing Water. He has always had an interest in poking around ruined castles and abbeys and absorbing spooky old wive's tales and has taught English and creative writing at the University of Manchester.
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