| Author |
Perkins, Thomas, Rev., 1842-1907 |
| Title |
Bell's Cathedrals: Wimborne Minster and Christchurch Priory
A Short History of Their Foundation and a Description of Their Buildings
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, David Garcia, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net/)
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| Summary |
"Bell's Cathedrals: Wimborne Minster and Christchurch Priory" by Rev. Thomas Perkins is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the two notable ecclesiastical structures, Wimborne Minster and Christchurch Priory, detailing their histories, architectural features, and significant events associated with them. It is especially suited for readers interested in English church architecture, history, and heritage. At the start of the volume, the author introduces Wimborne Minster, discussing its origins and historical significance. He recounts the founding of the minster by Saint Cuthberga and traces its evolution through the centuries, including alterations made during various architectural periods. The narrative references historical figures such as King Æthelred and Saint Aldhelm, along with significant events including Viking invasions that impacted the monastery's development. Through meticulous observation and comparison, Perkins sets the stage for a detailed examination of the Minster’s architecture, inviting readers to appreciate both its historical journey and architectural grandeur. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
NA: Fine Arts: Architecture
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| Subject |
Christ Church Priory (Canterbury, England)
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| Subject |
Churches -- England
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| Subject |
Wimborne Minster (England)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19511 |
| Release Date |
Oct 9, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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