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OverviewNine hundred years ago, foundations were dug for a great church in Exeter which would develop into the beautiful cathedral that still marks the heart of the city. It is distinctive among English cathedrals for its twin transept towers, and unbroken vault stretching from the entrance to the high altar, and the sheer profusion of carving of plants and animals throughout. Exeter is a heavenly garden in stone, and this new book, illustrated with specially commissioned photography, draws on archaeology, archives and imagery to explain what its builders in a surprisingly cosmopolitan city were trying to tell us about their understanding of the world, and the realm they envisioned beyond us. AUTHORS: Dr Jonathan Foyle has devoted his career to the preservation and public appreciation of historic buildings. His other books on English cathedrals include Canterbury, Lincoln, Lichfield and Peterborough. Diane Walker is a volunteer tour guide for Exeter Cathedral. SELLING POINTS: . Illuminates the fascinating history of Exeter Cathedral, a building that still marks the heart of Exeter city . Touches on the perspective of its builders, and how their creation reflected a particular understanding of the world, and the realm they envisioned beyond us . Illustrated with specially commissioned photography that draws on archaeology, archives and imagery Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jonathan Foyle , Diane WalkerPublisher: Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd Imprint: Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd Weight: 0.736kg ISBN: 9781785512353ISBN 10: 1785512358 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 30 November 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews...beautiful to look at though it be, this is no mere coffee table book; on the contrary, it offers the latest scholarship concerning the design of the Norman cathedral and presents new ideas about the construction and design of its Gothic successor. -- Peter King, www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk; Author InformationDr Jonathan Foyle has devoted his career to the preservation and public appreciation of historic buildings. His other books on English cathedrals include Canterbury, Lincoln, Lichfield and Peterborough. Diane Walker is a volunteer tour guide for Exeter Cathedral. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |