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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout, Echoes of Britain: York Minster tells the remarkable story of one of Britain's greatest buildings, from Roman Eboracum and the proclamation of Constantine as emperor to medieval ambition, Civil War tension, catastrophic fires, hidden carvings, stained glass, restoration, legend and the living cathedral of today. This is a richly told history of York Minster, exploring how one extraordinary building came to embody nearly two thousand years of faith, power, craftsmanship, conflict, disaster and renewal. Written in an accessible, vivid style, it follows the Minster's long evolution through its foundations, towers, windows, stonework, fires, repairs and rediscoveries, showing how each age left its mark on a cathedral that has never stopped changing. Did you know?- York Minster stands above part of the Roman fortress headquarters of Eboracum, meaning the cathedral's foundations lie over one of the great military and administrative centres of Roman Britain.- Not every strange stone creature on a medieval church is a gargoyle. True gargoyles are water spouts, designed to throw rainwater clear of the walls, while grotesques are decorative carvings, often comic, monstrous or unsettling, and York Minster has a splendidly odd collection of both.- York Minster has its own ghostly traditions, including tales of vanished figures, unexplained footsteps and the lingering presence of those who seem unwilling to leave the great cathedral entirely to the living. Inside these pages, the Minster emerges not simply as a monument, but as a place shaped by ambition, devotion, fire, craftsmanship and survival. Its story is told through the fabric of the building itself, as well as through the stranger details that still cling to its stonework: ghosts, hidden symbols, gargoyles, grotesques and the carved faces that have watched York change for centuries. Echoes of Britain: York Minster offers a vivid, atmospheric journey through the cathedral's story, its secrets and its continuing place at the heart of one of Britain's most historic cities. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Echoes of Britain: The Tower of London: Crown, Stone and Blooda medieval palace, royal prison, treasury, armoury, mint, menagerie, home of the Crown Jewels, and a Echoes of Britain: The Tower of London tells the dramatic story of one of Britain's most famous and formidable landmarks, from William the Conqueror's great Norman fortress beside the Thames to medieval palace, royal prison, treasury, armoury, mint, menagerie, home of the Crown Jewels and living ceremonial monument.This is a history book first and foremost, written in an accessible, vivid style for readers who want more than a quick tour of famous names and grisly legends. It explores how the Tower was built, why it mattered, how it shaped the relationship between monarchs and London, and why its stones became so closely associated with royal power, imprisonment, ceremony and fear.Inside, you will discover the fortress behind the myths: the White Tower rising as a Norman warning to the city, the layered defences of the Inner and Outer Wards, the palace chambers where kings and queens once stayed, the prison rooms that held nobles, bishops, traitors and rivals to the Crown, and the rituals that still keep the Tower alive today.Along the way, you will also find the stranger details that make the Tower's history so memorable: - A polar bear once kept at the Tower was allowed to fish in the Thames on a long tether.- The Tower was home to a royal menagerie containing lions, leopards, an elephant and other exotic animals.- The famous Crown Jewels kept there today are not the original medieval regalia, which were destroyed after the execution of Charles I. From the Princes in the Tower and Anne Boleyn to Traitors' Gate, the ravens, the Ceremony of the Keys and the glittering Crown Jewels, Echoes of Britain: The Tower of London uncovers a fortress that is far more than a prison. It is a place where nearly a thousand years of British history gather in stone, legend and ceremony beside the river. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Echoes of Britain: York Minster tells the remarkable story of one of Britain's greatest buildings, from Roman Eboracum and the proclamation of Constantine as emperor to medieval ambition, Civil War tension, catastrophic fires, hidden carvings, stained glass, restoration, legend and the living cathedral of today.This is a richly told history of York Minster, exploring how one extraordinary building came to embody nearly two thousand years of faith, power, craftsmanship, conflict, disaster and renewal. Written in an accessible, vivid style, it follows the Minster's long evolution through its foundations, towers, windows, stonework, fires, repairs and rediscoveries, showing how each age left its mark on a cathedral that has never stopped changing.Did you know?- York Minster stands above part of the Roman fortress headquarters of Eboracum, meaning the cathedral's foundations lie over one of the great military and administrative centres of Roman Britain.- Not every strange stone creature on a medieval church is a gargoyle. True gargoyles are water spouts, designed to throw rainwater clear of the walls, while grotesques are decorative carvings, often comic, monstrous or unsettling, and York Minster has a splendidly odd collection of both.- York Minster has its own ghostly traditions, including tales of vanished figures, unexplained footsteps and the lingering presence of those who seem unwilling to leave the great cathedral entirely to the living.Inside these pages, the Minster emerges not simply as a monument, but as a place shaped by ambition, devotion, fire, craftsmanship and survival. Its story is told through the fabric of the building itself, as well as through the stranger details that still cling to its stonework: ghosts, hidden symbols, gargoyles, grotesques and the carved faces that have watched York change for centuries.Echoes of Britain: York Minster offers a vivid, atmospheric journey through the cathedral's story, its secrets and its continuing place at the heart of one of Britain's most historic cities. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Echoes of Britain: Tintagel: Sea, Stone and Legend High above the Cornish sea, where broken walls cling to the cliffs and the Atlantic wind seems to carry old stories inland, Tintagel stands as one of Britain's most evocative historic places. It is a site of stone, salt, trade, power and legend, famous above all for its enduring connection with King Arthur. Beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout, Echoes of Britain: Tintagel: Sea, Stone and Legend explores the real history behind the romance: the early medieval settlement that looked far beyond Cornwall's shores, the imported pottery and luxury goods that reveal a place of wealth and status, the dramatic castle built by Richard, Earl of Cornwall, and the medieval writers who helped bind Tintagel forever to the Arthurian world. At the heart of the story lies the famous inscribed stone discovered at Tintagel, often drawn into the Arthur debate but far more valuable as evidence of literacy, status and early medieval importance. This book separates history from wishful thinking without draining the place of wonder. Arthur may remain elusive, but Tintagel's genuine past is remarkable enough. Amazing facts inside: - Fragments of Mediterranean pottery found at Tintagel show that this cliff-top site was linked to long-distance trade routes reaching far beyond Britain.- The famous Artognou Stone attracted attention because part of its inscription looked tantalisingly Arthurian, though it does not prove that Arthur was ever there.- Tintagel Castle may have been built as much for prestige, symbolism and Arthurian atmosphere as for military defence. From Dumnonia and sea roads to ruined walls, romantic tourism, archaeology and myth, this is the story of a place where evidence and imagination meet. Tintagel is not simply a castle, nor merely a legend. It is a landscape where Britain's early medieval past, medieval ambition and Arthurian memory still echo in the stone. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout, Echoes of Britain: York Minster tells the remarkable story of one of Britain's greatest buildings, from Roman Eboracum and the proclamation of Constantine as emperor to medieval ambition, Civil War tension, catastrophic fires, hidden carvings, stained glass, restoration, legend and the living cathedral of today. This is a richly told history of York Minster, exploring how one extraordinary building came to embody nearly two thousand years of faith, power, craftsmanship, conflict, disaster and renewal. Written in an accessible, vivid style, it follows the Minster's long evolution through its foundations, towers, windows, stonework, fires, repairs and rediscoveries, showing how each age left its mark on a cathedral that has never stopped changing. Did you know?- York Minster stands above part of the Roman fortress headquarters of Eboracum, meaning the cathedral's foundations lie over one of the great military and administrative centres of Roman Britain.- Not every strange stone creature on a medieval church is a gargoyle. True gargoyles are water spouts, designed to throw rainwater clear of the walls, while grotesques are decorative carvings, often comic, monstrous or unsettling, and York Minster has a splendidly odd collection of both.- York Minster has its own ghostly traditions, including tales of vanished figures, unexplained footsteps and the lingering presence of those who seem unwilling to leave the great cathedral entirely to the living. Inside these pages, the Minster emerges not simply as a monument, but as a place shaped by ambition, devotion, fire, craftsmanship and survival. Its story is told through the fabric of the building itself, as well as through the stranger details that still cling to its stonework: ghosts, hidden symbols, gargoyles, grotesques and the carved faces that have watched York change for centuries. Echoes of Britain: York Minster offers a vivid, atmospheric journey through the cathedral's story, its secrets and its continuing place at the heart of one of Britain's most historic cities. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Echoes of Britain: The Tower of London: Crown, Stone and Blood Beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout, Echoes of Britain: The Tower of London tells the dramatic story of one of Britain's most famous and formidable landmarks, from William the Conqueror's great Norman fortress beside the Thames to medieval palace, royal prison, treasury, armoury, mint, menagerie, home of the Crown Jewels and living ceremonial monument. This is a history book first and foremost, written in an accessible, vivid style for readers who want more than a quick tour of famous names and grisly legends. It explores how the Tower was built, why it mattered, how it shaped the relationship between monarchs and London, and why its stones became so closely associated with royal power, imprisonment, ceremony and fear. Inside, you will discover the fortress behind the myths: the White Tower rising as a Norman warning to the city, the layered defences of the Inner and Outer Wards, the palace chambers where kings and queens once stayed, the prison rooms that held nobles, bishops, traitors and rivals to the Crown, and the rituals that still keep the Tower alive today. Along the way, you will also find the stranger details that make the Tower's history so memorable: - A polar bear once kept at the Tower was allowed to fish in the Thames on a long tether.- The Tower was home to a royal menagerie containing lions, leopards, an elephant and other exotic animals.- The famous Crown Jewels kept there today are not the original medieval regalia, which were destroyed after the execution of Charles I. From the Princes in the Tower and Anne Boleyn to Traitors' Gate, the ravens, the Ceremony of the Keys and the glittering Crown Jewels, Echoes of Britain: The Tower of London uncovers a fortress that is far more than a prison. It is a place where nearly a thousand years of British history gather in stone, legend and ceremony beside the river. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Echoes of Britain: The Tower of London: Crown, Stone and Blooda medieval palace, royal prison, treasury, armoury, mint, menagerie, home of the Crown Jewels, and a Echoes of Britain: The Tower of London tells the dramatic story of one of Britain's most famous and formidable landmarks, from William the Conqueror's great Norman fortress beside the Thames to medieval palace, royal prison, treasury, armoury, mint, menagerie, home of the Crown Jewels and living ceremonial monument.This is a history book first and foremost, written in an accessible, vivid style for readers who want more than a quick tour of famous names and grisly legends. It explores how the Tower was built, why it mattered, how it shaped the relationship between monarchs and London, and why its stones became so closely associated with royal power, imprisonment, ceremony and fear.Inside, you will discover the fortress behind the myths: the White Tower rising as a Norman warning to the city, the layered defences of the Inner and Outer Wards, the palace chambers where kings and queens once stayed, the prison rooms that held nobles, bishops, traitors and rivals to the Crown, and the rituals that still keep the Tower alive today.Along the way, you will also find the stranger details that make the Tower's history so memorable: - A polar bear once kept at the Tower was allowed to fish in the Thames on a long tether.- The Tower was home to a royal menagerie containing lions, leopards, an elephant and other exotic animals.- The famous Crown Jewels kept there today are not the original medieval regalia, which were destroyed after the execution of Charles I. From the Princes in the Tower and Anne Boleyn to Traitors' Gate, the ravens, the Ceremony of the Keys and the glittering Crown Jewels, Echoes of Britain: The Tower of London uncovers a fortress that is far more than a prison. It is a place where nearly a thousand years of British history gather in stone, legend and ceremony beside the river. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Echoes of Britain: York Minster tells the remarkable story of one of Britain's greatest buildings, from Roman Eboracum and the proclamation of Constantine as emperor to medieval ambition, Civil War tension, catastrophic fires, hidden carvings, stained glass, restoration, legend and the living cathedral of today.This is a richly told history of York Minster, exploring how one extraordinary building came to embody nearly two thousand years of faith, power, craftsmanship, conflict, disaster and renewal. Written in an accessible, vivid style, it follows the Minster's long evolution through its foundations, towers, windows, stonework, fires, repairs and rediscoveries, showing how each age left its mark on a cathedral that has never stopped changing.Did you know?- York Minster stands above part of the Roman fortress headquarters of Eboracum, meaning the cathedral's foundations lie over one of the great military and administrative centres of Roman Britain.- Not every strange stone creature on a medieval church is a gargoyle. True gargoyles are water spouts, designed to throw rainwater clear of the walls, while grotesques are decorative carvings, often comic, monstrous or unsettling, and York Minster has a splendidly odd collection of both.- York Minster has its own ghostly traditions, including tales of vanished figures, unexplained footsteps and the lingering presence of those who seem unwilling to leave the great cathedral entirely to the living.Inside these pages, the Minster emerges not simply as a monument, but as a place shaped by ambition, devotion, fire, craftsmanship and survival. Its story is told through the fabric of the building itself, as well as through the stranger details that still cling to its stonework: ghosts, hidden symbols, gargoyles, grotesques and the carved faces that have watched York change for centuries.Echoes of Britain: York Minster offers a vivid, atmospheric journey through the cathedral's story, its secrets and its continuing place at the heart of one of Britain's most historic cities. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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