Saint Edmund's Bury: The Abbey Church And Monastery (1886)

By Edward M Dewing

Book Overview

Saint Edmund's Bury: The Abbey Church and Monastery (1886) is a book written by Edward M. Dewing that provides a detailed account of the history, architecture, and religious significance of the Abbey Church and Monastery in Bury St. Edmunds, a town in Suffolk, England. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the Abbey's history, including its founding in the 11th century, its role as a center of pilgrimage, and its decline and eventual dissolution during the English Reformation. The book also includes descriptions and illustrations of the Abbey's architecture, including its famous Norman tower, as well as its various chapels, cloisters, and other buildings. Additionally, Dewing provides insights into the daily life of the monks who lived and worked at the Abbey, including their routines, religious practices, and interactions with the wider community. Overall, Saint Edmund's Bury: The Abbey Church and Monastery (1886) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medieval England, religious architecture, or the role of monasticism in shaping European culture and society.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166147320
• ISBN13: 9781166147327
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"