Exploring English Churchyard Memorials - Softcover

Lees, Hilary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0752425250 ISBN 13: 9780752425252

Publisher: The History Press, 2002

Synopsis

Visiting village churches has never been more popular than it is today. An essential part of such a visit is the ancient churchyard and the typical English churchyard will contain memorials that are more than simple markers. They are visible links between the living and the dead, and are valuable records of changing social patterns; many are excellent examples of vernacular art and architectural design. This authoritative, but eminently readable, survey is based on all those churchyard memorials that have been officially listed Grade I or II*. Coming from all parts of the country, these are summarised in two invaluable appendices that can form the basis for individual exploration.

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Churchyard memorials have always attracted popular interest; as visible links between the living and dead they show us how society confronts death and loss, sometimes with humour and always with dignity. This study explains the importance of these remarkable monuments and shows why they are an important link with the past.
In this authoritative yet readable study, Hilary Lees demonstrates the value of churchyard memorials not only as excellent examples of vernacular art and architectural design, but as evidence of changing social patterns. The survey is based on all those churchyard memorials that have been officially listed Grade I or II. Coming from all parts of the country, these are summarised in two appendices, invaluable information for all those keen on exploring the rich heritage of England’s churches.

Edition details

• Publisher: The History Press
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0752425250
• ISBN 13: 9780752425252
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176