Bell'S Cathedrals; The Cathedral Church Of Winchester; A Description Of Its Fabric And A Brief History Of The Episcopal See

By Philip Walsingham Sergeant

Book Overview

A voice from Victorian England that still speaks with clarity and wonder. A detailed, reverent map of stone, light, and legend. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church Of Winchester offers more than a description of fabric and a brief history of the episcopal see; it is a doorway into architectural history told through the measured, antiquarian eye of the 19th century. This is a concise, engaging guide to cathedrals that speaks to architectural students and history enthusiasts alike, while inviting curious readers to walk the nave and study the tracery, vaults, and façades that shape Winchester's enduring grandeur. The book rests on careful observation, presenting the cathedral as both a monument and a manuscript of English medieval church tradition. Its significance endures: a scholarly yet accessible reference that enriches library shelves and casual reads, a bridge between Victorian England's scholarly zeal and today's archive-minded curiosity. This is not simply a reprint but a restoration for today's generation and for future generations of readers who collect classic literature and study Gothic church buildings. Selling points: out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions; restored for today's and future generations; more than a reprint-a collector's item and a cultural treasure. A thoughtful, vivid companion for anyone drawn to Winchester's fabric or to the broader arc of English medieval cathedrals.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354757154
• ISBN13: 9789354757150
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"