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English Medieval Church Towers
The Northern Province
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A beautifully illustrated guide to the medieval church towers of the Northern Province of England.
Church towers are a prominent feature of the English landscape and stand as a testament to the skill and ingenuity of medieval masons. The Northern Province, namely the ecclesiastical province of York, contains a rich and varied array of these remarkable constructions. This vast area of England, comprising of the twelve dioceses of Blackburn, Carlisle, Chester, Durham, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield, Southwell & Nottingham and York, contains no less than 500 medieval examples.
Every medieval church tower within the Northern Province is beautifully illustrated here by a watercolour painting and is accompanied by detailed information relating to its locationand date and an architectural description. Provided with an index and a glossary of terms, this book can be used both as a visitor's guide and as a reference work for the study of medieval church architecture. Includes 500 colourillustrations.
DAVID RYAN is a retired architect and a former member of the Royal Institute of British Architects.
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The illustrations are captivatingly intricate, teasing out the character and charm of their subjects..The book is both highly useful as a gazetteer for visits, but also as an attractive quick reference for the ecclesiastical professional. * EASA JOURNAL * The most perfect example that I've seen so far of a physical book that is enhanced by the availability and functionality of an ebook version. -- MICHAEL CLARK, 1320elements.com The idea is simple: 500 medieval church towers from the Northern Province of the Church of England depicted in watercolour with accuracy and feeling. -- CHRISTOPHER HOWSE * DAILY TELEGRAPH * This book is a complete delight; it's a pleasure to handle, to read and - indeed - to learn from!...It is a feast for the eyes, and it lifts the spirit as well. * NORTHERN HISTORY *