| The English Abbey Explained: Monasteries, Priories Contributor(s): Yorke, Trevor (Author) |
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ISBN: 1853068543 ISBN-13: 9781853068546 Publisher: Countryside Books (GB) OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2004 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Great Britain - General |
| Dewey: 726.709 |
| Series: England's Living History |
| Physical Information: 0.32" H x 6.39" W x 8.34" (0.54 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is divided into three sections. Trevor Yorke first charts the origins of the abbey and traces its development from the late 5th century to the Dissolutions of the Monasteries in 1536. He also looks at their fate since. The second section examines their individual parts in detail, beginning with the most striking feature of monastic ruins, the church. He then looks at the cloister buildings, including the kitchen and dormitory; the workshops, guest houses and gardens; and finally the abbey estates. The final section contains an illustrated time chart for dating abbeys, a glossary of unfamiliar terms and a list of recommended abbeys and priories to visit. |
Contributor Bio(s): Yorke, Trevor: - Trevor Yorke is an experienced author and artist who specialises in period architecture. His many books include British Architectural Styles, Georgian & Regency Houses Explained, and The English Village Explained |