Abbeys and Churches of England and Wales: Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial

Abbeys and Churches of England and Wales: Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial is a book written by T. G. Bonney that provides a comprehensive guide to the most significant religious buildings in England and Wales. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part providing a detailed description of each abbey and church, including their architectural style, history, and notable features. The second part of the book is a collection of over 200 illustrations, including photographs, drawings, and paintings, that showcase the beauty and grandeur of these religious buildings. The book covers a wide range of architectural styles, from Romanesque and Gothic to Renaissance and Baroque, and includes some of the most famous religious buildings in the country, such as Westminster Abbey, Canterbury Cathedral, and York Minster. Abbeys and Churches of England and Wales: Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and architecture of religious buildings in England and Wales.1887. In the present volume, it is attempted to give some idea of the manifold interest of our abbeys and churches. While it is not intended as an architectural treatise, care has been taken to give some idea of the great variety in date, in design, and in execution which these buildings afford. It inclines to the associations which gather around the buildings, and to their inseparable alliance with the history of the country. Copiously illustrated.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.