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The parish church is a symbol of continuity, a cornerstone of the urban and rural landscape, and a treasure trove often as rich in cultural history as any museum. This compact and accessible guide explores all of these aspects of the parish church, beginning by examining why churches are built where they are, and going on to explain how both church buildings and churchyards have changed over time. It also describes their fixtures and furnishings, including fonts, screens, stained glass and monuments, explaining the ritual and symbolic purpose of these features and how their significance has shifted over time. Lavishly illustrated with colour photographs, this book will provide an indispensable primer for anyone who is curious about the nation’s parish churches and wants to explore them further.

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The Broad Sweep of History History of the Parish Church The Churchyard The Church Exterior The Interior The Furnishings Further Reading Places to Visit Index

Churches and Churchyards of England and Wales

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      Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Publication Date: 30/05/2019
      ISBN13: 9781784423551, 978-1784423551
      ISBN10: 1784423556
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The parish church is a symbol of continuity, a cornerstone of the urban and rural landscape, and a treasure trove often as rich in cultural history as any museum. This compact and accessible guide explores all of these aspects of the parish church, beginning by examining why churches are built where they are, and going on to explain how both church buildings and churchyards have changed over time. It also describes their fixtures and furnishings, including fonts, screens, stained glass and monuments, explaining the ritual and symbolic purpose of these features and how their significance has shifted over time. Lavishly illustrated with colour photographs, this book will provide an indispensable primer for anyone who is curious about the nation’s parish churches and wants to explore them further.

      Table of Contents
      The Broad Sweep of History History of the Parish Church The Churchyard The Church Exterior The Interior The Furnishings Further Reading Places to Visit Index

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