The Monastery And Cathedral Of Worcester

By John Noake

Book Overview

Step inside Worcester Cathedral as the Victorians saw it, and trace a thousand years of prayer, power and stone. The old stones still speak. In The Monastery and Cathedral of Worcester, nineteenth-century antiquary John Noake guides readers through the fabric and Worcester Cathedral history, blending careful observation with vivid historical insight. At once a nonfiction church history book and an English cathedral history book, it reveals how faith, politics and craftsmanship shaped this landmark beside the Severn. From the earliest monastic foundation to the post-Reformation chapter, Noake unfolds a rich strand of English monastery history and medieval Worcester history. With the eye of a devoted local antiquary, his tour evokes medieval monastic life in cloister, choir and crypt, while attending closely to chapels, monuments and windows. Ideal as a local history reference book and an engaging church architecture study guide, it also situates Worcester among English abbeys and cathedrals, opening a wider window onto Worcestershire ecclesiastical history. As a work of Victorian antiquarian history, it preserves a cathedral and city on the cusp of transformation, and remains an illuminating source for the history of English churches. 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. Equally suited to curious visitors, students and serious collectors, this classic study brings the enduring story of Worcester Cathedral back within easy reach.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 935441964X
• ISBN13: 9789354419645
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 676 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"