Description
The classic pictorial guide to the cathedrals of England and Wales is restored with more than 140 images of these incredible timeless structures.
First printed in 1884, this profusely illustrated book guides readers through the architecture and history of 35 famous cathedrals with useful facts and entertaining lore from throughout the ages. The CGR Publishing Restoration Workshop digitally restored this rare book from a pristine London source, preserving, enlarging, and enhancing the experience for readers of all ages. Features:
– Enlarged 8 ½” x 11” pages
– More than 140 illustrations, many full-page
– Meticulously detailed interior and exterior pictures
– Restored and digitally enhanced images
– Publisher’s original page layouts
– Contemporary weathered type font
– Introduction
– Bold, retro-styled cover design
– Hardcover and Softcover editions
Whether planning a trip or reading for fun, immerse yourself in the art, architecture, and amazement of the majestic cathedrals of England and Wales with this profusely illustrated and lovely period book from the 19th-century.
Restored and preserved for future generations, The Cathedral Churches of England and Wales: Enlarged Illustrated Special Edition is the perfect resource for architecture students, history buffs, cathedral lovers, and those getting into the stories and tales behind some of the world’s most incredible buildings.
Table of Contents:
– Canterbury
– York
– Durham
– St. Paul’s
– Winchester
– Norwich
– Lincoln
– Lichfield
– Hereford
– Worcester
– Oxford
– Salisbury
– Ripon
– Chichester
– St. Albans
– Rochester
– Bath
– Wells
– Peterborough
– Chester
– Ely
– Exeter
– Gloucester
– Bristol
– Carlisle
– Manchester
– Liverpool
– Truro
– Newcastle
– Southwell
– Bangor
– St. Asaph
– Llandaff
– St. German’s
About the Publisher:
The CGR Publishing Restoration Workshop uses a vast array of computers and digital scanners to restore, preserve, and enhance the classic works of writers and artists from the 19th century. Each new release includes display-quality covers, enlarged covers, and retro fonts. Select books include Dante’s Inferno Retro Hell-Bound Edition, Gustave Doré’s London: A Pilgrimage, The Complete Book of Birds, A Life of George Westinghouse, The Clock Book: A Detailed Illustrated Collection of Classic Clocks, The Aeroplane Speaks, and much more.
