Church Going : A Stonemason's Guide to the Churches of the British Isles

Church Going : A Stonemason's Guide to the Churches of the British Isles

(Autor) Andrew Ziminski
Formato: Hardcover
Precio: £25,00
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A joyous and illuminating exploration of our glorious heritage of old churches. A must for anyone who's ever stared at an apse or a misericord with no idea what they're looking at - Sir Tony RobinsonAndrew Ziminski's books are treasure troves of lived and learned experience. They have changed the way I look at buildings and Britain - Max Porter, author, Grief Is the Thing with FeathersFrom bulletholes in weathervanes to beehives in church walls, Ziminski has an eye for charming details and an ear for a good story - Peter Ross, author, Steeple ChasingChurches are many things to us - they are places of worship, vibrant community hubs and oases of calm reflection. To know a church is to hold a key to the past that unlocks an understanding of our shared history.Andrew Ziminski has spent decades as a stonemason and church conservator, acting as an informal guide to curious visitors. Church Going is his handbook to the medieval churches of the British Isles, in which he reveals their fascinating histories, features and furnishings, from flying buttresses to rood screens, lichgates to chancels. Beautifully written and richly illustrated, it is a celebration of British architectural history.

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Editorial:
Profile Books Ltd
Formato:
Hardcover
Número de páginas:
None
ISBN:
9781800818682
Año de publicación:
2024
Fecha publicación:
17 de Octubre de 2024

Andrew Ziminski

Andrew Ziminski is a renowned British archaeologist and author, known for his bestselling book "The Stonemason: A History of Building Britain." His writing style is engaging and informative, bringing to life the ancient craft of stonemasonry. Ziminski's work has made significant contributions to our understanding of historic architecture.

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