Documents Illustrating the History of St Paul's Cathedral : Camden Society, New Series, XXVI.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Simpson, W. Sparrow.

Series:

Documents Illustrating the History of St Paul's Cathedral Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Church architecture--England.

Church architecture.

Manuscripts, English.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (312 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2015.

Summary:

This book is a comprehensive collection of documents and manuscripts illustrating the history of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. Edited by W. Sparrow Simpson, it compiles primary sources from various archives, including the Cathedral Archive Room, the Public Record Office, and the British Museum. The volume includes liturgical fragments, indulgences, chronicles, and records of significant events such as fires, profanations, and architectural changes. It also features rare printed tracts and broadsides, as well as detailed accounts of the Cathedral organ and other historical artifacts. Designed for historians, liturgists, and researchers, the book provides a rich and detailed account of the Cathedral’s historical and cultural significance, emphasizing its role in religious and civic life over several centuries. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781554938513

1554938511

OCLC:

1470861282