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Church History
NEW Going to Church in Medieval England
Nicholas Orme An engaging, richly illustrated account of parish churches and churchgoers in England, from the Anglo-Saxons to the mid-sixteenth century. Parish churches were at the heart of English religious and social life in the Middle Ages and the sixteenth century. In this comprehensive study, Nicholas Orme shows how they came into existence, who staffed them, and how their buildings were used. He explains who went to church, who did not attend, how people behaved there, and how they - not merely the clergy - affected how worship was staged. The book provides an accessible account of what happened in the daily and weekly services, and how churches marked the seasons of Christmas, Lent, Easter and summer. It describes how they celebrated the great events of life: birth, coming of age and marriage, and gave comfort in sickness and death. A final chapter covers the English Reformation in the sixteenth century and shows how, alongside its changes, much that went on in parish churches remained as before.
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Hb | 496 pgs | YALE UNIVERSITY PRESS PRE-ORDER: Publishes 27th July
REF 4727 RRP £20.00 Aslan £17.50
The Treasures of English Churches: Witnesses to the History of a Nation Fully illustrated! Matthew Byrne This celebration of some of the greatest art, architecture and furniture to be found in English churches offers a fascinating account of centuries of accumulated wealth, and is set off by a selection of breathtaking photographs by Matthew Byrne. It covers changing architectural styles across the centuries, and prominent examples of artistic work, including stained glass, rood screens, church monuments and curious carvings. This book is published in association with The National Churches Trust, a national, independent charity dedicated to supporting church buildings across the UK.
Cathedrals of Britain
Fully illustrated!
David Pepin 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, 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.
Pb | 272 pgs | SHIRE PUBLICATIONS REF 4741 RRP £14.99 Aslan £11.99
England, This England: Music for a Green & Pleasant Land CD An uplifting collection of moving and wistful orchestral classics which celebrate the English landscape and its natural beauty.
7 Track CD | NAXOS REF 3633 Aslan £7.99
