Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Bells of England

The Bells of England

Raven, J. J.

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesMusic ReferenceRegional: Middle Atlantic

ISBN10: 1162630582
ISBN13: 9781162630588
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 370
Weight: 1.40
Height: 0.77 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Bells of England by J.J. Raven is a comprehensive guide to the history, construction, and cultural significance of bells in England. The book covers the evolution of bell-making techniques, the role of bells in religious and secular ceremonies, and the cultural and social impact of bells on English communities. Raven also provides detailed descriptions of notable English bells and bell towers, including their architectural features and unique sounds. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs, as well as a glossary of bell-related terms. Overall, The Bells of England is a fascinating exploration of a beloved and enduring symbol of English culture.1906. An attempt by the author to provide a history of English Bells. Contents: Early History; The British Period; The Saxon Period; The Norman Period; The Thirteenth Century; Times of Development; Provincial Founders, Mediaeval Uses; The Cire Perdue, Hexameters, Ornamentation, Migration of Founders, Power of Bells over Storms, The Passing Bell, Angelic Dedications; The Beginning of the Black Letter Period; Early Foundries, London and the South West; From the South Coast Eastward; The Midlands and the North; The Tudor Period; Later Founders; Change Ringing; Signa; Carillons, Handbells and Tintinnabula; Legends, Traditions, Memories, Bell Poetry; and Usages, Law.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

4 different editions

Also available

Also in

Fiction Anthologies

View All