Churches and Cathedrals of London - Hardcover

Humphrey, Stephen C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0658017241 ISBN 13: 9780658017247

Publisher: Ntc Pub Group, 2001

Synopsis

This book covers 47 of the best-known and most historic churches and cathedrals within the Greater London area. It contains over 200 full-color photographs of both the exteriors and interiors of each building, highlighting particular features of architectural and historical significance. With a wealth of fascinating information for both the serious enthusiast and more casual secular visitors, The Churches and Cathedrals of London celebrates a glorious cultural heritage.
Stephen Humphrey's authoritative text reveals the history of London's churches and cathedrals as the history of the city itself, and of the centuries of struggle and change that have shaped today's London: from the Great Fire in 1666 (that destroyed over 80 churches), through the upheavals of the Reformation to, more recently, the ravages of the Blitz.

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Review:

"'This book is a splendid record of the ecclesiastical architectural joys to be found in London.' Andrew Lloyd Webber"

About the Author:

Stephen Humphrey studied history at Cambridge and archives at University College, London and is an authority on churches and cathedrals. A former secretary of the Ecclesiological Society, he has lectured and written widely and leads a church tour group. Previous publications include the Blue Guide to the Churches and Chapels of Southern England (A & C Black). Stephen Humphrey lives in Southwark, south-east London. James Morris is an accomplished architectural photographer who runs the Axiom Photographic agency in London. He has worked throughout Europe for book and magazine publishers. Previous New Holland publications include This is Egypt.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ntc Pub Group
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0658017241
• ISBN 13: 9780658017247
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160