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Author: D P Mortlock Publisher: Lutterworth Press ISBN: 071884713X Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 919
Book Description
The profusion of medieval churches in Norfolk provides not only examples of beautiful church architecture, but also records life in their communities and offers an insight into the history of medieval England. The third revised and enlarged edition of The Guide to Norfolk Churches contains an encyclopaedic glossary and a detailed index, which contrbute to the comprehensive survey provided by this guide. This indespensible guide to the 'living' medieval churches of Norfolk helps the visitor to understand both the general features of churches and the unique aspects of those in different areas. The guide is generously illustrated with photographs, line drawings and a detailed map to aid in locating each church within the county. The expanded reference section is designed to answer a host of questions which may tease the church visitor. For example, what symbols are used to represent particular saints? Why do so many Norfolk churches stand isolated from their villages? And why does thepagan Green Man find a place in our Christian churches? This book provides the answers to these and other questions. Written by enthusiasts for both the churches and the county in which they stand, the great appeal of this guide is that, once thecode of church architecture has been broken and the language learned, every church, be it ever so humble, is shown to be unique, with its own story to offer. This guide provides the key. In this, his revised guide to Norfolk churches, Mr Mortlock has provided us with a fascinating and illuminating description of each and every one he has visited. Armed with this guide the visitor cannot fail to enjoy exploring our lovely churches and having done so, it is my earnest hope that he or she willbe inspired to lend their support to these marvellous symbols of our heritage. From the Foreword by the Countess of Leicester
Author: D P Mortlock Publisher: Lutterworth Press ISBN: 071884713X Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 919
Book Description
The profusion of medieval churches in Norfolk provides not only examples of beautiful church architecture, but also records life in their communities and offers an insight into the history of medieval England. The third revised and enlarged edition of The Guide to Norfolk Churches contains an encyclopaedic glossary and a detailed index, which contrbute to the comprehensive survey provided by this guide. This indespensible guide to the 'living' medieval churches of Norfolk helps the visitor to understand both the general features of churches and the unique aspects of those in different areas. The guide is generously illustrated with photographs, line drawings and a detailed map to aid in locating each church within the county. The expanded reference section is designed to answer a host of questions which may tease the church visitor. For example, what symbols are used to represent particular saints? Why do so many Norfolk churches stand isolated from their villages? And why does thepagan Green Man find a place in our Christian churches? This book provides the answers to these and other questions. Written by enthusiasts for both the churches and the county in which they stand, the great appeal of this guide is that, once thecode of church architecture has been broken and the language learned, every church, be it ever so humble, is shown to be unique, with its own story to offer. This guide provides the key. In this, his revised guide to Norfolk churches, Mr Mortlock has provided us with a fascinating and illuminating description of each and every one he has visited. Armed with this guide the visitor cannot fail to enjoy exploring our lovely churches and having done so, it is my earnest hope that he or she willbe inspired to lend their support to these marvellous symbols of our heritage. From the Foreword by the Countess of Leicester
Author: D P Mortlock Publisher: Lutterworth Press ISBN: 0718847121 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 408
Book Description
The profusion of medieval churches in Norfolk provides not only examples of beautiful church architecture, but also records life in their communities and offers an insight into the history of medieval England. The third revised and enlarged edition of The Guide to Norfolk Churches contains an encyclopaedic glossary and a detailed index, which contrbute to the comprehensive survey provided by this guide. This indespensible guide to the 'living' medieval churches of Norfolk helps the visitor to understand both the general features of churches and the unique aspects of those in different areas. The guide is generously illustrated with photographs, line drawings and a detailed map to aid in locating each church within the county. The expanded reference section is designed to answer a host of questions which may tease the church visitor. For example, what symbols are used to represent particular saints? Why do so many Norfolk churches stand isolated from their villages? And why does thepagan Green Man find a place in our Christian churches? This book provides the answers to these and other questions. Written by enthusiasts for both the churches and the county in which they stand, the great appeal of this guide is that, once thecode of church architecture has been broken and the language learned, every church, be it ever so humble, is shown to be unique, with its own story to offer. This guide provides the key. In this, his revised guide to Norfolk churches, Mr Mortlock has provided us with a fascinating and illuminating description of each and every one he has visited. Armed with this guide the visitor cannot fail to enjoy exploring our lovely churches and having done so, it is my earnest hope that he or she willbe inspired to lend their support to these marvellous symbols of our heritage. From the Foreword by the Countess of Leicester
Author: D. P. Mortlock Publisher: ISBN: Category : Architecture, Medieval Languages : en Pages : 496
Book Description
This invaluable and straightforward guide to the living medieval churches of Norfolk helps the church visitor to understand both the universal features of churches and the history of medieval England.
Author: D. P. Mortlock Publisher: ISBN: 9780718891596 Category : Languages : en Pages : 176
Book Description
A guide in encyclopaedic form to the churches in North-East Norfolk, offering a fascinating insight into the medieval characteristics of the region's churches, from their architectural eccentricities to their ornamentations inside and outside the church building. The guide aims to uncover the secrets of the churches to demonstrate the individuality and interest in each one.
Author: D. P. Mortlock Publisher: ISBN: 9780718891602 Category : Languages : en Pages :
Book Description
An invaluable and straightforward pocket guide to the 'living' medieval churches of west and southwest Norfolk, that will help the church visitor to understand the universal features of churches as well as those unique to each different area. The profusion of medieval churches in Norfolk are not only examples of beautiful church architecture but are also records of their communities, and of the history of medieval England. This guide is highly illustrated with photographs and line drawings and a detailed map aids locating each church within the county, and includes a substantial reference back-up in encyclopaedic form, which answers a host of questions and queries which may tease the church visitor. For example, why do so many churches have north doors, and yet so often have them blocked up? And why does the pagan Green Man so often find a place in our Christian Churches? This book provides the answers. It is written by enthusiasts to whom the real appeal is that, once you have broken the code and learned the language, then every Church is different, be it ever so humble, with its own story to offer. This guide provides the key.
Author: D. P. Mortlock Publisher: ISBN: 9780906554043 Category : Church architecture Languages : en Pages : 230
Book Description
This is a pocket guide to medieval churches in north-east Norfolk, with a glossary providing reference back-up in encyclopaedic form. It is one of a series on Norfolk churches, which aim to show that every church is different and that each has something of its own to offer.
Author: John E. Vigar Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited ISBN: 1398106275 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 160
Book Description
A fascinating exploration of Norfolkâs historic churches. Will be of interest to all those who live in or are visiting this attractive county in England.
Author: D P Mortlock
Author: D P Mortlock
Author: D P Mortlock
Author: D. P. Mortlock
Author: D. P. Mortlock
Author: D. P. Mortlock
Author: D. P. Mortlock
Author: D. P. Mortlock
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Author: John E. Vigar