One thousand three hundred years ago Lichfield Cathedral stood at the centre of the Kingdom of Mercia; it stands still, spires reaching into the sky, at the heart of England; an abiding symbol of the impact Christianity has had on our heritage. Its history is as rich and intricate as its decoration: from St Chad's anointment as Bishop of Mercia in 669 to the damage wrought during the bloody English Civil War to its restoration to medieval glory in the nineteenth century by Sir George Gilbert Scott. Written by Dr Jonathan Foyle, the broadcaster, architectural historian and passionate advocate for heritage sites, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in Britain's great medieval architecture.Also available from Scala:Cathedrals of the Church of England ISBN 9781857599404

Lichfield Cathedral: A Journey of Discovery

History

Foyle, Jonathan

Europe

Scala

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<li>Published to celebrate the 900th anniversary of Peterborough's founding</li>
<li>A tribute to and exploration of one of England's finest medieval buildings</li>
<li>A new synthesis of ongoing research by author Dr Jonathan Foyle</li>
<li>Specially commissioned photography</li>
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Peterborough Cathedral is one of England's finest Norman buildings and, with the addition of its uniquely arranged west front, also among the most individual. Architectural historian Dr Jonathan Foyle combines the wealth of his specialist knowledge with the recent findings of other historians in this study and elucidation of a truly impressive building. He shows how its liminal position between land and water reflects the mediating role of the medieval Church between the terrestrial and the celestial realms. It is fundamental to the Saxon abbey's dedication to St Peter, bearer of the key to heaven, and is reflected in the construction, decoration and symbolic language of the twelfth-century building. Engagingly written and beautifully illustrated with specially commissioned photography and the author's own architectural drawings, Peterborough Cathedral: A Glimpse of Heaven offers a superb tribute to one of England's most beautiful and enigmatic medieval buildings.
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Peterborough Cathedral: A Glimpse of Heaven

Arts & Photography

Individual Artists

- Illuminates the fascinating history of Exeter Cathedral, a building that still marks the heart of Exeter city- Touches on the perspective of its builders, and how their creation reflected a particular understanding of the world, and the realm they envisioned beyond us- Illustrated with specially commissioned photography that draws on archaeology, archives and imageryNine hundred years ago, foundations were dug for a great church in Exeter which would develop into the beautiful cathedral that still marks the heart of the city. It is distinctive among English cathedrals for its twin transept towers, and unbroken vault stretching from the entrance to the high altar, and the sheer profusion of carving of plants and animals throughout. Exeter is a heavenly garden in stone, and this new book, illustrated with specially commissioned photography, draws on archaeology, archives and imagery to explain what its builders in a surprisingly cosmopolitan city were trying to tell us about their understanding of the world, and the realm they envisioned beyond us.

Exeter Cathedral: The Garden of Paradise

Walker, Diane

Religious

* Dr Jonathan Foyle traces the importance of St John as both the founder and inspiration for the continuing development of Beverley Minster, one of the most spectacular and impressive of English non-cathedral churches* The book is lavishly illustrated with specially commissioned photography by Andy Marshall, renowned architectural photographerBeverley Minster is one of the most spectacular and impressive of English non-cathedral churches. It owes its origins to the Saxon St John of Beverley, who is buried here, though most of what we see today dates from the 13th and 14th centuries, when Beverley was one of the largest and wealthiest towns in England and the Minster was a major pilgrimage center. Despite a long building program, the church was constructed in a consistent architectural style which gives the interior, in particular, a pleasing harmony. Dr Foyle traces the importance of St John as both the founder and the inspiration for the continuing development of the Minster, and the book is lavishly illustrated with specially commissioned photography.

Beverley Minster

Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions

Bodiam is everyone’s idea of the perfect "bucket and spade" castle. But for the man who built it, Sir Edward Dallingridge, Bodiam was deadly serious. Veteran of the Hundred Years War, he wanted not only to counter the threat of French invaders, but also to impress his fractious neighbours. Today, Bodiam Castle survives as a romantic ruin.

Bodiam Castle: National Trust Guidebook

Travel

The National Trust

The first single volume work in 30 years on the architecture of Canterbury Cathedral.

Architecture of Canterbury Cathedral

Architecture

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