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An Historical And Architectural Essay Relating To Redcliffe Church, Bristol: Illustrated With Plans, Views, And Architectural Details: Including An Ac

An Historical And Architectural Essay Relating To Redcliffe Church, Bristol: Illustrated With Plans, Views, And Architectural Details: Including An Ac

Britton, John

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Genealogy & HeraldryBritish HistoryArchitecture History

ISBN10: 9354418589
ISBN13: 9789354418587
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 17 2021
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.17 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Where stone, story, and memory meet, a single church reveals the making of a city. Redcliffe has a long memory. In this richly illustrated architectural study of St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, John Britton fuses church architecture history with vivid local narrative, guiding readers through one of the most striking examples of English Gothic church architecture. Drawing on plans, views, and meticulous architectural details, Britton traces the building from its medieval fabric to its place in 19th century Bristol history, pausing at medieval church monuments and the tombs of eminent citizens. Anecdotes and careful observation bring the historic churches of Bristol into focus, making the volume both an evocative read and a dependable reference for architectural students, as well as a rewarding resource for local historians and lovers of Victorian antiquarian work. The closing section offers a thoughtful Thomas Chatterton biography and an essay on his life, character, and the Rowley poems Thomas Chatterton attributed to a medieval priest, deepening the bond between poet, parish, and place. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint: a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Ideal for readers drawn to English topography, historic churches, and literary history, this handsome heritage edition honours St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, and preserves a classic study for serious scholars, casual enthusiasts, and classic literature collectors alike.

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